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born 1977 England
Greg McKeown, (born in London, England, in 1977) is a public speaker, business thought leader, consultant, and a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author. He is also the founder and CEO of THIS, Inc., a leadership and strategy design agency in Silicon Valley.
England Non-fiction authors Also known as: Greg McKeown, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
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“We live in a world where almost everything is worthless and a very few things are exceptionally valuable.”
"Whatever decision or challenge or crossroads you face in your life, simply ask yourself, “What is essential?” Eliminate everything else."
“Many capable people are kept from getting to the next level of contribution because they can’t let go of the belief that everything is important.”
"If you don't prioritize your life, someone else will."
"The way of the Essentialist means living by design, not by default.
“If it isn’t a clear yes, then it’s a clear no.”
“To develop meaningful and mature relationships at work or at home we need to develop two filters. The first filter protects you from other people. The second filter protects other people from you.”
"We can either make our choices deliberately or allow other people's agendas to control our lives."
“So many smart people get snared in the death grip of the nonessential.”
“The point I wish to emphasize is not an economic one, but a human one: if you try to say too many things, you don’t say anything at all.”
“There are only two forces in the world that simplify organizations: one is failure, the other is leadership.”
"People will plateau at exactly the same level that their selectivity plateaus."
“Say no to many good things so you can say yes to a few great things.”
“Very successful people are absurdly selective.”
“Saying no is its own leadership capability. It is not just a peripheral skill.”
“You can do a few things superbly well, or a lot of things averagely well.”
“When we push back effectively, it shows people that our time is valuable. It distinguishes the professional from the amateur.”
“Every time we check email, we're checking somebody else's agenda.”
“Effort and results do not share a linear relationship.”
“Making hard trade-offs is where leadership is tested.”