Book Summary: “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown

The book cover of "Essentialism"

This book summary of “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” has several layers. It ranges from a quick overview to a detailed chapter-by-chapter analysis.

This way, you can get an overall feel for the book, or you may even decide to skip reading it altogether. You might also find the critique at the end helpful to put the presented ideas into perspective.

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What Is Extreme Minimalism — And Is It for You?

Me sitting next to my few belongings

Have you ever wondered “What if I didn’t own all that stuff?” How liberating would that feel?

I know I did. So in late 2014, I sold almost everything. Since then, I have been living with only what I can fit into a backpack.

This lifestyle is called extreme minimalism. Think 15 items or less, no furniture, and sleeping on the ground.

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