Prioritisation & Planning

"The philosophy of essentialism assumes that almost everything is nonessential. This empowers us to do fewer things with more focus, making the necessary trade-offs to eliminate distractions and achieve greater benefits."

Inspired by Essentialism: The disciplined pursuit of less

by Greg McKeown

Reflection

How does the assumption that 'almost everything is nonessential' make it easier to say 'no' and make tough trade-offs?