296: Inside The Essentialism Planner with Greg McKeown

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Greg McKeown, the author of two New York Times bestsellers: Essentialism and Effortless books, to discuss his new creation—The Essentialism Planner. This 90-day guide is designed to help you accomplish more by doing less, and it’s packed with practical tools to help you focus on what truly matters. Greg walks us through the planner’s unique features, including the Personal Quarterly Offsite, filled with reflective prompts and exercises to eliminate distractions and pinpoint your top priorities. We also dive into how the planner’s weekly and daily planning templates, including Greg’s signature Power Half an Hour and 1-2-3 Method, help you stay on track and avoid burnout. Along the way, you’ll be inspired by Essentialism quotes and challenges that reinforce the principles of simplicity, clarity, and productivity. I’m so excited for you to hear Greg’s wisdom and hope it inspires you to rethink how you spend your time. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your to-do list or struggled to make space for what’s truly important, this episode is for you. Greg’s insights will help you take control of your time and start living with more intention. To purchase 'The Essentialism Planner,' go to https://gregmckeown.com/ or check out all his other products at https://essentialism.com/. You can also follow him on Instagram, X and Linkedin @gregorymckeown, listen to his podcast 'The Greg Mckeown Podcast' and subscribe to his newsletter 1-Minute Wednesday.