Have you ever been so busy addressing peripheral issues but have that sinking feeling that the real core of the... more

About the Guest: Ryan Kugler is an embodiment of passion turned into a successful career. Starting his journey with a stark... more

About the Guest: Ryan Kugler is an embodiment of passion turned into a successful career. Starting his journey with a stark... more

Dr. Josh Axe is a certified doctor of natural medicine and a clinical nutritionist. He is passionate about helping people... more

Dr. Josh Axe is a certified doctor of natural medicine and a clinical nutritionist. He is passionate about helping people... more

About the Guest: Laura Martin is the Executive Productivity Advisor at Google and the author of the book, Uptime: A Practical... more

About the Guest: Laura Martin is the Executive Productivity Advisor at Google and the author of the book, Uptime: A Practical... more

Join me as I continue my enriching dialogue with Emmy Award-winning creator Topaz Adizes. Together, we explore the profound art... more

Join me and the visionary Topaz Adizes, as we explore the profound influence of intentionality in crafting sacred spaces within... more

About the Guests: Noah Kagan is an accomplished entrepreneur, the founder, and CEO of AppSumo, a company aimed at enabling entrepreneurs... more

About the Guest: Noah Kagan is the trailblazing entrepreneur and marketing guru best known as the Chief Sumo at AppSumo.com, a... more

Join us as we explore the transformative journey of lifelong learning, where the pursuit of knowledge reshapes our very being.... more

Join me as we welcome the exceptional Jeff Karp, a Harvard Medical School professor and MIT bioengineer, to share his... more

Join me as I continue my fascinating dialogue with Jeff Wetzler, author of "Ask," where we unravel the art of... more

Join me on a journey through the landscape of communication, as we explore the transformative power of asking the right... more

Join me as we continue to embrace the concept of 'less but better' with my guest Leidy Klotz, an adept... more

Join me and behavioral science pioneer Leidy Klotz as we uncover the untapped potential of subtraction in our everyday lives.... more

I interview Dr. Dean Helen Williams, Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. In an upfront and candid conversation,... more

Drew and Linda Scott go into detail on their vastly different upbringings, and how their parents and families have molded... more

This week I’m talking with my friend, entrepreneur, and television star Rob Dyrdek. Every time I speak with Rob, I leave... more

Listen in as we explore the essence of secure attachment, discussing how it transcends mere communication skills and reduces defensiveness... more

Join us as we unravel the mysteries of love and attachment with the extraordinary Dr. Sue Johnson, a beacon in... more

Listen in as we unpack the complex fabric of leadership, where the line between being a genius and a genius... more

Join me for an exhilarating journey with the iconic Guy Kawasaki, whose storied career takes us from the early days... more

Join me for an enlightening conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, Charles Duhigg, as we unravel the mysteries of... more

Listen in as Leo Babauta, renowned author, blogger, and creator of Zen Habits, joins us to share his compelling journey... more

Join me for a thought-provoking journey with the incredible Leo Babauta, a champion of mindfulness and minimalism, as we discuss... more

Join me on a thought-provoking journey where we explore the power of choice and the profound tranquility of inner solitude.... more

Erik lost his wife, Aubrie, to cancer. It was a tragic loss that has left a hole in his life... more

Join me as I continue my enriching conversation with Mo Gawdat, the former chief business officer at Google X and... more

Join me as I embark on a thoughtful journey with the remarkable Mo Gawdat, former Google X executive and the... more

David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, discusses the practical ways and key specifics to immediately begin the journey of... more

Join me for a captivating journey with Brian Murphy, the visionary behind ReliaQuest, as we unravel the transformation from a... more

Join me as I uncover the surprising power of weak ties, a concept coined by sociologist Mark S. Granovetter, which... more

Join me as I welcome the remarkable Brian Murphy, the founder and CEO of cybersecurity giant Reliaquest, to share his... more

Join us for part 2 of my conversation with Jennie Allen as we unpack the complexities of our emotional responses... more

Join us on this enlightening journey with the remarkable Jennie Allen, a spiritual trailblazer and best-selling author who returns to... more

Join me as we ponder the turning of the calendar to 2024, a time for introspection and goal-setting. But this... more

Performance physiologist and wellness advocate Greg Wells, Ph.D. (author, Rest Refocus Recharge) shares his insights on the importance of proper... more

If your life is anything like mine, you probably have far more problems than you can solve in one day.... more

It’s not only important to identify what’s essential in your life, but you must also know why it matters. Join me as I... more

Have you ever wondered why we can't fix burnout culture with a wellness app? What if doing less was actually... more

Join me as I continue my fascinating conversation with Yale professor Samuel Wilkinson, author of the thought-provoking book "Purpose: What... more

Join me as I explore the transformative power of building deep, meaningful connections in our lives, especially poignant in an... more

When medical student turned author, Samuel Wilkinson, challenged the common misconception of evolution suggesting a purposeless existence, it sparked a... more

Join me on the journey to enrich your relationships, focusing on quality rather than quantity. In this episode I explore... more

In Part 2 of our conversation with Shane Parrish, founder of Farnam Street and author of "Clear Thinking," you'll discover... more

Have you ever stopped to consider the depth of your connections in a world where the number of friends you... more

Join me for an enriching conversation with Shane Parrish, the brain behind Farnam Street and author of "Clear Thinking". Hear... more

Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Dr. Shah. Dr. Shah is the president of the Rockefeller Foundation.... more

In this episode, I explore the hidden trap of negative leverage and how it silently drains our resources and energy.... more

Have you ever wanted to make a higher contribution, a big impact in the world, but felt perhaps a little... more

Many of us have been told that if we are good at making decisions, we're good at everything, but this... more

Welcome to part two of my conversation with Eduardo Briceño. Eduardo is among other things, the author of The Performance... more

Many of us have heard that knowledge is power, but I think that's wrong. What has the most value is... more

Over the years one of the things I have learned is that if we only focus on performing, our performance... more

Have you ever wanted to make a higher contribution in your life to be able to get better results, even... more

In this part two of my interview with Rich Horwath, we dig into how Rich spent years providing strategic planning,... more

Have you ever been trapped by reactively doing things that just get results one time today? That just get you... more

Have you ever felt an intuitive insight pull you towards a particular direction? Have you ever had an experience that... more

This is part four in a multi-part series about the relentless elimination of noise. Have you noticed that the noise... more

This episode is part two of my conversation with Dr. Mauro Guillén, a Spanish-American sociologist, political economist, and management educator.... more

This is part three in a multi-part series about the relentless elimination of noise. Have you noticed the change in... more

This episode is part one of my conversation with Dr. Mauro Guillén, a Spanish-American sociologist, political economist, and management educator.... more

When was the last time that you were having a conversation with someone only to look up and find that... more

Have you ever wondered what kind of communication is necessary in order to be able to break through to the... more

Have you ever felt bombarded by the amount of noise there is in the world today? I don't mean literal... more

In today's episode, I have the absolute honor of having a conversation with Ed Catmull. He's the co-founder of Pixar.... more

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, The Disciplined... more

Have you discovered the ultimate superpower in every context for unlocking human potential? That is what we're going to be... more

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, The Most... more

Have you ever had an experience where you were able to get out of your head and into the head... more

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, The Vasa... more

Welcome to part two of my conversation with Oliver Burkeman. He wrote a great, big successful column for The Guardian... more

Do you ever feel that your life is becoming more and more reactive? Even where you get good things done... more

Have you ever felt frustrated by the endless pursuit of efficiency? Have you ever felt that there was more to... more

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, What Would... more

Today is part two of the conversation with Ron Johnson, formerly the Senior Vice President at Apple. He was the... more

Have you ever wondered how America's wealthiest families manage their fortunes across generations? A lot of people think it's all... more

Have you ever met someone who made a disproportionate impression upon you? You didn't have conventional conversations with them. Instead,... more

Have you ever wondered why some people always seem to have a hunger for knowledge and new experiences? Many people... more

How do we connect with our inner voice amidst the noise of modern life? What is the relationship between inner... more

What if you could design a personalized essentialist daily routine in seconds? This is part three of a multi-part series... more

Have you ever wanted to make sure that technology would be something that you mastered rather than it mastering you?... more

How are you doing at saying no gracefully? If this continues to be a struggle for you as it still... more

Have you ever wondered whether technology was a blessing or a curse? Have you ever wanted it to be more... more

What would you do with an extra hour in your day? Would you use it to be even busier or... more

This is part two of my conversation with Anna McKeown talking about transitions and how we can transition more gracefully.... more

How does essentialism help us with life's big transitions? By the end of today's episode, you will have one clear... more

Have you ever struggled with a major transition in your life? Could be moving house, a new job, a death... more

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, It's Not... more

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, Perspective, Happiness... more

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, The Bottleneck... more

Today we are back with part two of my conversation with Tony Ulwick. By the end of today's episode, you... more

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, 10X Your... more

Have you ever wondered why there are so many massive flops in business? How many products and services are launched... more

It has long been thought that understanding others is the key to great relationships, but this may be false. What... more

Today I've invited Matt Abraham's to the show. Matt is a lecturer at Stanford, he specializes in the essentials of... more

Have you ever felt frustrated by the gap between what you feel is essential and your ability to actually execute... more

This is part three of a four part solo series on solving the right problem in the life of business... more

Today we have part two of my conversation with Philippa Langley. Philippa describes herself as an ordinary person, and maybe... more

Have you ever worked to launch a product or a service only to see it go flat in the market?... more

Have you ever felt an intuitive insight pull you towards a particular direction? Have you ever had an experience that... more

Have you ever been so busy addressing peripheral issues but have that sinking feeling that the real core of the... more

Today is part two of my interview with Bruce Feiler. Bruce is the author of six consecutive New York Times... more

Have you ever felt working with people in the workplace is harder than it needs to be? It's long been... more

Have you ever felt that your life could be more than a simple career? Today I've invited Bruce Feiler to... more

Have you ever wished that you could accomplish more by doing less at work? This is part three of a... more

Are you facing a really big decision in your life right now? Or is someone you know facing an important... more

Welcome part two of a four part series on how to apply Effortless thinking to the world of work. Have... more

Have you ever had a decision of consequence to make in your life? Something that really made a difference if... more

Do you dread attending meetings because they seem like a waste of time and energy? Are you tired of spending... more

We're back here for part two of my interview with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg. He spent years studying the problem of problems... more

Welcome to episode four of four about my adventures at the University of Cambridge. How important are friendships in your... more

How much time, money, and energy do you waste solving the wrong problems? That's a question posed by my guest... more

In my book Effortless, I asked an important question. What could happen in your life if the easy but pointless... more

Today is part two with Professor Simon Baron-Cohen. In this episode, we go deeper into the challenges, but also the... more

Have you ever felt like you were too busy living to think about life? By the end of this episode,... more

Have you ever felt that you were neurodiverse in some way? Did you ever struggle with the traditional school system?... more

I've become aware recently that I haven't really shared very much with you about my experience and adventure here at... more

Have you ever felt you had more life experience and talent than your job requires or even allows you to... more

How are you doing at applying essentialism to your leadership responsibilities? By the end of this episode, you will have... more

What is happening to the psychological safety of people at work? Is it going up? Is it going down? What... more

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Greg is in Monk Mode this week. Today's episode is a replay of one... more

Do you feel psychologically safer at work now than you did several years ago? It's an interesting question, and today... more

Have you ever felt that your ability to pay attention was in free fall? If you have, you are not... more

Do you ever feel like there's something in the modern world that fries your brain, that leaves you in red... more

Have you ever had an ongoing disagreement with somebody that was perplexing for you? Today I will share a simple... more

Everyone is distracted by technology, and all of us have experienced this sense that our level of distraction is increasing.... more

Have you ever had so much stress and anxiety that you could barely sleep at night? Today I will share... more

Many entrepreneurs fall in love with their products, services, and ideas, but according to my guest today, this is wrong.... more

What's the most important thing you need to do today? Today I will share a powerful story or two, something... more

Many entrepreneurs fall in love with their products, services, their ideas, but according to my guest today, this is wrong.... more

Have you ever needed to change the results in a situation where there were lots of things you could not... more

Have you ever felt like there were just too many tabs open in your mind? Today, I've invited Alison Jones,... more

Do you crave being heard, to feel someone else really hears you, notices you, sees you, and that what you... more

What would your business or your life look like if you designed it from scratch using essentialist and effortless principles... more

Have you ever been to a meeting where a few loud people dominated the meeting, but the quiet people with... more

Have you ever felt that a monotonous life cannot possibly be an essential life? Have you ever found at the... more

Have you ever had a wake up call where you just suddenly realize you have missed what really mattered? Most... more

Have you ever set a New Year's resolution to get healthier? It's an annual tradition to sign up for gym... more

It has long been thought that at the beginning of the new year, you should make a long list of... more

Have you ever noticed that what people say is not the same as what they mean? Today I will share... more

Have you ever met a person who just wouldn't show weakness? Today, I will share an intriguing story, something counterintuitive... more

Have you ever suppressed your feelings or honest views at work because you wanted to avoid trouble? Have you ever... more

Have you ever wondered why we can't fix burnout culture with a wellness app? What if doing less was actually... more

Have you ever met a person who had a deeply profound effect upon you? And what was the relationship between... more

Today I have invited Jack Zenger to the show. Jack has spent, if you can believe it, five decades and... more

What if gratitude isn't what you've always thought it was? Today, I will share a personal story, something counterintuitive I... more

Have you ever faced resistance from someone at work or at home to something that really mattered to you? How... more

In part two of our conversation with guest Matthew McConaughey, we discuss ways in which a higher level of thinking... more

In this episode, our guest Matthew McConaughey gives us insight into ways in which understanding how we operate on a... more

In the second part of our conversation with guest Alex Budak, we discuss more essential practices from his new book,... more

Have you ever been involved in a conversation where you or the other person's resistance started to go up? Today... more

In this episode, our guest Alex Budak gives us insight into a few essential practices from his new book, Becoming... more

What is your habitual orientation towards other people? When you encounter people, customers, employees, your spouse, children, an unhelpful person... more

Have you ever pursued or even achieved something only to feel unsatisfied? That you've given your energy, your effort to... more

What is one problem you are dealing with in your business right now? What is one problem you are dealing... more

Have you ever felt unsafe to share what you really think? Have you ever felt disoriented, lost, or muddled as... more

Have you ever felt stuck in an unproductive relationship or been on a team that just did not perform to... more

In Part 1 of my conversation with Richie Norton, we discussed his countercultural but transformational approach to time management, program... more

Today, I will share an inspiring story, something counterintuitive I have learned and some actionable advice. By the end of... more

Productivity and efficiency are frequently found at the altars of the working world, but are we sacrificing too much for... more

Have you ever felt that there are some subjects that you just can't master? Have you ever imagined what would... more

Have you ever felt like it's too late for you? Have you ever felt like life passed you by, that... more

Have you ever underinvested in your personal development? Have you ever been too busy living to think about life today?... more

Have you found that in your current busyness you have underinvested in your personal growth? If you have, then you're... more

What can we learn from the world's greatest public servant and most experienced diplomat? In this episode, we're diving deep... more

Have you ever had the sense that you had greater potential than your current life requires or even allows you... more

400 years ago, the King of Sweden, Gustav II, commissioned the building of a grand ship, The Vasa. The ship... more

Robert Stanley Dyrdek is many things. He's an entrepreneur, actor, producer, reality TV personality, and former professional skateboarder. He's possibly... more

Have you ever invested heavily in a new product or service for your customers only to find they didn't buy... more

Have you ever felt like you have the ability to make a greater contribution to your work, your family, or... more

Do you have a relationship or a project that you need to turn around? What if you could immediately increase... more

Have you ever struggled with making a transition? Whether in your personal or professional life, transitions can be stressful to... more

In this episode, I have a simple question for you: What would you do with an extra day each week?... more

Have you ever felt stuck in a personal or professional relationship? Have you felt like the harder you try to... more

Have you ever felt seriously stuck in a relationship where the harder you tried, the worse it got? I am... more

Can you think of a problem that irritates you repeatedly? What has the total cost of managing that been to... more

A critical key to understanding yourself is discovering the residual results you're getting in your life. These are the things... more

Have you ever had someone come to you with a dilemma, but when you start to share your advice, they... more

Have you ever had someone come to you with a dilemma, but when you start to share your advice, they... more

Have you ever wanted to be seen; to be heard? To be known? To feel that your life with its... more

Do you want to learn how to be better at conflict resolution? I guess we all do, don't we? What... more

Have you ever held onto a grudge against people who hurt you? Have you ever wasted precious mental energy being... more

Have you ever experienced tension in your relationships at work or at home? Tensions that last for an extended period... more

​Are there people in your life who create unhealthy friction for you? Are there people who raise your blood pressure... more

Have you ever been in a painful conflict with someone you cared deeply for? Have you ever wished that you... more

Where did you learn how to handle conflict? What did you learn about how to handle conflict from your parents,... more

Have you ever tried to make a relationship better only to have it stay the same? Have you ever made... more

What are the effects of words on your life and relationships? Where are your words helping you to get what... more

Have you ever been on a team where you felt truly misunderstood? How about being truly understood? In my recent... more

How do you achieve 10X results in your life, work or relationships without working harder? This is known as the... more

Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Have you ever been busy but not productive? Do you feel your... more

Have you ever found yourself between two conflicting groups at work or in your personal life? In this episode, I'll... more

When was the last time someone said or did something that triggered you? How did you feel – frustrated, angry,... more

Have you ever wanted to increase your influence with someone who is really important to you? In this episode, I'll... more

Welcome to Season 2, and new version of my podcast! In this episode, I share my new and exciting mission... more

In this final episode of the What's Essential podcast, my wife, Anna, interviews me about what's next in our lives,... more

Have you ever felt like it was too late for you? That life has passed you by – that your dream... more

Where do you want to be in 5 years? So many of us have a difficult time answering this question. And... more

Have you ever pushed yourself past the point of exhaustion and woke up the next day completely burned out?  In this... more

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Stephen M.R. Covey to talk about his new book, Trust &... more

Two weeks ago I shared some thoughts on "the genius of routines" and the response from listeners was off the... more

Do you ever feel like you have so many important things to do that it’s impossible to prioritize them? Even knowing... more

One of the most significant setbacks of the last few years has been the dismantling of many of our boundaries... more

Do you ever find that your mind always seems to drift from what you're doing now to something else no... more

We live in a noisy world by any estimation. And while we need people, we also need solitude.  This week I’m... more

One of the biggest lessons I have learned over the last few years is that you can’t design a life... more

If your life is anything like mine, you probably have far more problems than you can solve in one day.... more

Does saying no make you feel awkward? Are you worried about missing out on an opportunity? Or are you fearful... more

How often have you heard someone say they want to live their life with no regrets? Our society often teaches us... more

How well are you listening to your life?  Truly listening is one of the greatest gifts you can give. And we... more

This week I’m talking with my friend, entrepreneur, and television star Rob Dyrdek. Every time I speak with Rob, I leave... more

How clear are you on what’s essential in your life right now?  Pretty clear? Really clear? Completely lost and overwhelmed? Regardless of... more

One of my goals for 2022 is to be more centered.  With all that is going on, being centered feels like... more

How happy are you on a scale of 1-10?  Regardless of what number you answered, the more important question is, what... more

Have you ever sacrificed your time, energy, and sanity simply because you believed the only way to accomplish something worthwhile... more

Discernment is at the core of what it means to be an Essentialist.  It helps us sort through the trivial many... more

Are there high-stakes conversations in your life that you need to have but are putting off? This week I welcome special... more

On this Part 2 episode, Greg conducts a solo Q&A for listeners most requested questions from his best selling books... more

In this week's episode, I answer questions I was recently asked during an interview by a newspaper in Brazil. Tune in... more

Do you ever feel like you want to make a more meaningful contribution but you’re not sure how? Or maybe you... more

When was the last time you felt like you didn't have a choice? Life is full of difficult situations where it... more

It’s not only important to identify what’s essential in your life, but you must also know why it matters. Join me as I... more

Do you want to achieve better results? Even 10X results? Can you work 10X harder? Almost everyone I know says yes to... more

When the unexpected happens, the world we once knew becomes unfamiliar. Every step can feel unsteady. We wonder how we will ever... more

This week I am welcoming Dorie Clark, leadership consultant and author of the book The Long Game: How to be a... more

When you get clear on what really matters in your life, everything else starts to fall into place.  You make decisions... more

One of the most basic human needs is to be understood. When we are misunderstood, we feel alone, unvalued, and betrayed.  None... more

Leadership expert and pastor Carey Nieuwhof (author, At Your Best) joins Greg to talk about leadership and designing a life... more

TV Show Creator and Executive Producer Dave Noll (Co-Creator, Chopped) joins Greg to talk about the challenges involved to reach... more

Effortless: Chapter Nine It all starts with a simple principle: not everything has to be so hard. This special episode is an... more

Entrepreneur and former candidate for Governor of Utah Jeff Burningham (Co-Founder & Chairman, Peak Capital Partners) joins Greg for a... more

Longevity investor and visionary Sergey Young (Author, The Science and Technology of Growing Young) shares his insights as the founder... more

Anna McKeown joins Greg for a candid conversation on identifying your unique strengths and recognizing innate impulses as gifts meant... more

Entrepreneur and influencer Shannon Doherty (Founder, At Home With Shannon) shares her experience with life hacks, going viral, and the... more

Improv expert and educator Clay Drinko (author, Play Your Way Sane) shares his insights on the power of improvisation. He... more

Venture capitalist and Silicon Valley pioneer Barry Eggers (Founding Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners) joins Greg for a conversation on the... more

Professor and entrepreneur Luke Burgis (author, Wanting) shares his insights on why we want what we want and how to... more

Investment and private equity executive Ann Berry (Chief Investment Officer & Managing Partner, Wheelhouse) joins Greg for a conversation on... more

Effortless: Chapter Fourteen It all starts with a simple principle: not everything has to be so hard. This special episode is an... more

Trained futurist and leadership authority Jacob Morgan (author, The Future Leader) shares his data on what it takes to be... more

Behavioral social scientist and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks (author, Love Your Enemies) shares his insights and research as a happiness... more

CEO coach Kim Scott (author, Just Work) joins Greg to talk about the importance of creating an environment optimized for... more

Sports Executive Scott O’Neil (author, Be Where Your Feet Are) shares his insights on life as a husband, father, and... more

Leadership speaker and organizational consultant Rachel Cooke (Founder, Lead Above Noise) joins Greg to discuss the burnout being felt universally,... more

Performance physiologist and wellness advocate Greg Wells, Ph.D. (author, Rest Refocus Recharge) shares his insights on the importance of proper... more

Effortless: Chapter Four It all starts with a simple principle: Not everything has to be so hard. This special episode is an... more

In this milestone 50th episode, Greg is joined by Anna to talk about the meaning behind Effortless. Originally broadcast on Greg’s Instagram... more