Leadership speaker Jon Acuff (author, Soundtracks) shares his strategy on how to turn overthinking into productivity. Jon and Greg discuss the importance of perspective, pushing through fear, and the power of action to propel forward. They explore how to build positive thoughts and repetition into your physical environment, schedule, and relationships to make accomplishing goals more effortless.

PRE-ORDER EFFORTLESS now and get the 21-Day Challenge AND Chapter 1 of Effortless FREE!: https://gregmckeown.com/books/effortless/

Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: https://refer.fm/essential

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

In this episode, Phil Randazzo (Founder, American Dream U) and Matthew Griffin (Veteran, Army Rangers) join Greg in a discussion on transitioning out of the military and into civilian life. They talk about the physical, mental, and financial challenges involved then go on to explore practical habits and manageable processes for a more effortless transition.

PRE-ORDER EFFORTLESS now and get the 21-Day Challenge AND Chapter 1 of Effortless FREE!: https://gregmckeown.com/books/effortless/

Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: https://refer.fm/essential

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Business coach and growth strategist Tanya Dalton (author, The Joy of Missing Out) shares her perspective on making it easier to do what matters most. Her and Greg discuss the importance of prioritization, discernment, and what it means to be overwhelmed. They explore practical steps to create a productivity framework custom tailored to your own strengths and weaknesses.

PRE-ORDER EFFORTLESS now and get the 21-Day Challenge AND Chapter 1 of Effortless FREE!: https://gregmckeown.com/books/effortless/

Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: https://refer.fm/essential

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Philanthropist and thought leader John Hope Bryant (CEO, Operation HOPE) shares his mission to empower underserved communities with financial literacy and economic opportunity. From his roots as a young entrepreneur to founder and chairman of the for-purpose nonprofit, he and Greg discuss the importance of selflessness, spirituality, and finding rest through renewal. They explore inclusion and the beauty of all human beings as one race.

Learn more at https://operationhope.org

Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: https://refer.fm/essential

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

In this special episode, Greg and Maria Shriver (Founder, Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement) have a conversation about what it means to be an Essentialist. Originally broadcasted on Maria’s Instagram Live, they talk about everything from the importance of boundaries and discernment to regaining control of our own choices and time. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss!

Original video can be on Maria Shriver’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pce1QGOn58E

Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: https://refer.fm/essential

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Addiction psychiatrist Judson Brewer, M.D. (author, Unwinding Anxiety) explains the surprising connection between bad habits and anxiety. Dr. Jud and Greg discuss how fear, worry, and evolutionary origins contribute to addictive behaviors and cycles. They explore specific techniques and a step-by-step process to effectively reduce anxiety.

Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: https://refer.fm/essential

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Near-death experience expert Bruce Greyson, M.D. (author, After) shares how his mindset evolved from a scientific background rooted only in the physical world to rethinking his perspective of life after death. He and Greg explore examples of consciousness beyond this existence and the lessons learned when faced with this realization. Through an increased sense of spirituality, compassion and seeing the divinity in others, we can lead a life more meaningful and fulfilling.

Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: https://refer.fm/essential

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

In this episode, Michael Hyatt (author, Win at Work and Succeed at Life) talks about how success can only truly be defined as holistic. He and Greg discuss the importance of creating a clear vision as well as the power of constraint, non-achievement, and rest. They explore practical tools and techniques to help plan for long-term, comprehensive success.

Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: https://refer.fm/essential

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Nir Eyal (author, Indistractable) gives us a deep look into his guide on how to control your attention and stay focused. He and Greg discuss effective time management, prioritization, and decision making as well as practical techniques to effectively harness our emotions for better productivity in all domains of our life.

Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: https://refer.fm/essential

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Sheri Salata (author, The Beautiful No) shares the evolution of her experience prior to and after her time as the Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show. She and Greg discuss the true energy of effortlessness: how great things can happen when you get into The Effortless State.

Greg McKeown

Credits: