Episode 130: Essentialism and Coronavirus

Jan 26, 2021

“What if the whole world shifted from the undisciplined pursuit of more to the disciplined pursuit of less… only better?” - Greg McKeown (Essentialism)

• Recorded March 24, 2020
• Essentialism helps us develop life skills.
• It adapts to life’s seasons.
• We have the ability to build great relationships by asking important questions like What are your boundaries? of the people around us.
• Understanding what is essential to those around you will ease conflict.
• It is important to keep what is essential to us in mind right now.
• Living in the moment is essential in a crisis and mitigates uncertainty.
• Saying “no” creates boundaries, enhances time management, and keeps us thinking clearly.
• Knowing what is essential to us allows us to manage more smoothly in a crisis and gives us a sense of control.
• Deciphering whether something builds us up or tears us down will show us which actions to take.
• Identify the things that give you calm and peace and allow yourself to do them.
• We recorded an earlier episode on Essentialism: Episode 88