Looking for a book summary of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles? You can find that Ikigai book summary here. I've read and personally explored a lot about purpose over the last few years. … [Read more...]
Essentialism Blog Posts
Articles about essentialism, being an essentialist, the Essentialism book by Greg McKeown, essentialism philosophy, and more.
Slow Hack 003: Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? (5 Whys)
Ask "Why?" 5 Times • This slow living hack is easy to explain but difficult to implement (especially consistently). Asking "Why?" five times is a technique to help you get to the root cause of a problem. Simple as that! The origin of the … [Read more...]
Slow Hack 002: Define Your Life Roles Using The Four Burners Theory
What is the Four Burners Theory? As far as I can tell, the Four Burners Theory originated in a 2009 article in The New Yorker. The burners are referring to the burners on a stove: "Not a real stove but a symbolic one." 'One burner represents your … [Read more...]
Slow Hack 001: Just-in-Time Learning vs. Always-On Learning
Just-in-Time Learning vs. Always-On Learning • In the digital age of information (and opinion) overload, it's easier than ever to consume: scrolling social media, reading blogs, checking news sites, watching videos, listening to podcasts, you name … [Read more...]
10 Life Hacks from “Essentialism” (Book Summary)
Some essentials about Essentialism by Greg McKeown • Let's kick things off with the Essentialism elevator pitch. If you only have one minute to read this, here you go: Definition: Author Greg McKeown says the most fitting definition of … [Read more...]
The Secret of Productivity is a VERY BIG Waste Paper Basket
A True Essentialist • I recently finished Greg McKeown's book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Essentialism book summary here). Like most great books, I have a ton of underlines, highlights, and notes. However, there are usually one … [Read more...]
Time Equality: How Do You Use Your 24 Hours Per Day?
Everyone Gets 24 Hours Each Day • Whenever I'm feeling overwhelmed, I remind myself that everyone gets the same 24 hours in a day. Everyone. Every one. You, me, your parents, your siblings, all your friends, everyone you've ever met, everyone … [Read more...]
