MAKE MORE MONEY BY DOING LESS Randy Reviews ‘Essentialism’ by Greg McKeown
In the book, McKeown shares tips for saying no, delegating, and paring down life to the essentials. He calls this strategy “essentialism.” It’s all about “doing less, but better” in order to boost your productivity and
If you read What Would You Do With $26 Million?, then you know that the $26 million I “made” in cryptocurrency this summer taught me a big lesson about
the things that are important to me in life. When I thought I was a millionaire for a hot minute, my family, my team, and my freedom jumped to the top of the list. But that experience also taught me what wasn’t important. You know what I didn’t think about during that whole crypto experience? My stuff! It never crossed my mind to buy a private plane, a yacht, or a new truck. I came out the other side of thinking that maybe those minimalist entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk are on to something after all. It’s easy for our lives to get cluttered with unnecessary junk that doesn’t help us and might actually hurt us. The same goes for our work schedules and businesses. If you need a reminder about what’s important to you, check out the book “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown.
decrease your stress at the same time. He even shares stories of how entrepreneurs use this strategy of focusing on their strengths to make more money and find more success! I think it’s a lesson any business owner should learn. “Only once you give yourself permission to try to do it all, to stop saying yes to everyone, can you make your highest contribution towards the things that really matter,” McKeown says. “If it isn’t a clear yes, then it’s a clear no.” Entrepreneurs and managers like us have the power to make these kinds of choices and organize our own lives. And there’s nothing sweeter than that freedom! If you have time to do some reading during the Thanksgiving holiday, pick up a copy of “Essentialism” and see where your real priorities lie.
–Randy Sklar
Easy Cranberry-Apple Salad Inspired by CookieAndKate.com
Want the taste of fall without the calories? Try this quick and easy salad, topped with homemade apple cider vinaigrette.
Ingredients For the salad: •
For the dressing: • 1/4 cup olive oil •
1/4 cup dried pumpkin seeds
1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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5 cups salad mix
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1 1/2 tsp honey
2 Granny Smith apples, chopped into bite-size pieces
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
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1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled
Directions 1. In a skillet over medium heat, toast the pumpkin seeds until fragrant, then set aside. 2. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients, then set aside. 3. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing until lightly coated, then toss and serve!
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