7 Inspiring Quotes from “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown
UBC Desk
Discover practical wisdom to help you focus on what truly matters. Dive into “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown and let these seven insightful quotes from the book inspire your journey:
“What if we stopped celebrating being busy as a measurement of importance? What if instead, we celebrated how much time we had spent listening, pondering, meditating, and enjoying time with the most important people in our lives?”
“The way of the Essentialist means living by design, not by default.”
“Essentialists spend as much time as possible exploring, listening, debating, questioning, and thinking.”
“We often think of choice as a thing. But a choice is not a thing. Our options may be things, but a choice—a choice is an action.”
“The ability to choose cannot be taken away or even given away—it can only be forgotten.”
“The way of the Essentialist isn’t about setting New Year’s resolutions to say ‘no’ more, or about trimming down your inbox, or about mastering some new strategy in time management. It is about pausing constantly to ask, ‘Am I investing in the right activities?'”
“Remember that if you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.”
By trimming away the non-essential, the book suggests that individuals can create space for what truly matters, whether it’s in their relationships, work, health, or personal growth. McKeown emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, being selective in our pursuits, and harnessing the power of less to achieve more.
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