Effortless (Greg McKeown) - Part 2

In this second part of Effortless by Greg McKeown, I share a few quotes from the book:

• Why would we simply endure essential activities when we can enjoy them instead?
• Getting more sleep may be the single greatest gift we can give our bodies, our minds, and even, it turns out, our bottom lines.
• When you focus on what you lack, you lose what you have. When you focus on what you have, you get what you lack.
• “Producing a great result is good. Producing a great result with ease is better. Producing a great result with ease again and again is best.
• Essentialism was about doing the right things; Effortless is about doing them in the right way.
• The Effortless State is an experience many of us have had when we are physically rested, emotionally unburdened, and mentally energized. You are completely aware, alert, present, attentive, and focused on what’s important in this moment. You are able to focus on what matters most with ease.
• Reading a book is among the most high-leverage activities on earth.
• Gaining unique knowledge takes time, dedication, and effort. But invest in it once, and you’ll attract opportunities for the rest of your life.
• Listening isn’t hard; it’s stopping our mind from wandering that’s hard. Being in the moment isn’t hard; not thinking about the past and future all the time is hard. It’s not the noticing itself that’s hard. It’s ignoring all the noise in our environment that is hard.