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“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F#ck” by Mark Manson
This book moved me because it addresses many of the issues we all face today, namely distraction and inundation by the “exceptional” things around us. On social media we only post the best parts of our lives, or the parts … Continue reading
“Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown: Part Two
Please check out Part One of my excerpts here. This is a powerful book. After completing this book I’ve re-evaluated not just my past decisions but I now view my future decisions in a different light. Anytime I expend resources such as time, money, effort, etc., the decision has to pass the question of whether […]
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Tagged 90% rule, decisions, Essentialism, family, favorites, Greg McKeown, hard work, mindfulness, priorities
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“Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown: Part One
This book really made an impact on me. Distilling the minutiae out of our lives and focusing on the few things that are really important can have a tremendous effect on our well-being. We all get caught up in trying to do to much and in doing so, fail to dedicate ourselves to just a […]
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Tagged books, discipline, effort, Essentialism, favorite, future planning, Greg McKeown, leadership, non-fiction, priorities, pursuit of less, value
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“Do Less, Get More” by Shaa Wasmund
When we take a closer look we begin to see and understand the true consequences of our constant ‘busyness’. Are we genuinely enjoying our lives, doing what we love and being with the people who matter? Or are we rushing … Continue reading
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Tagged Essentialism, happiness, productivity, purpose, Shaa Wasmund
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“Off the Field Excellence: Life” by Joe Kita, Men’s Health October 2015
I find myself drawn to Joe Kita’s practical advice. Here is a link to the original article. Part of the reason I publish these posts is to remind myself of the little lessons I pick up here and there. Here … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, Essentialism, Joe Kita, Men's Health, priorities, service
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“Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown: Part Two
Please check out Part One of my excerpts here. This is a powerful book. After completing this book I’ve re-evaluated not just my past decisions but I now view my future decisions in a different light. Anytime I expend resources … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Non-Fiction
Tagged 90% rule, decisions, Essentialism, family, favorites, Greg McKeown, hard work, mindfulness, priorities
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“Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown: Part One
This book really made an impact on me. Distilling the minutiae out of our lives and focusing on the few things that are really important can have a tremendous effect on our well-being. We all get caught up in trying … Continue reading
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Tagged books, discipline, effort, Essentialism, favorite, future planning, Greg McKeown, leadership, non-fiction, priorities, pursuit of less, value
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“Why “No Plan B” Is The Only Plan” by Anderson Cooper
My wife sent me this article on Fast Company and after reading the first three paragraphs I was excited and saying to myself, “This is what I need to do!” So many of us say that but then don’t have … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, Anderson Cooper, bliss, changes, do something drastic, Essentialism, Fast Company, life planning, opportunity
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