The Essentialist designs a routine that makes achieving what you have identified as essential the default position. Yes, in some instances an Essentialist still has to work hard, but with the right routine in place each effort yields exponentially greater results.
Nonessentialist
- Tries to execute the essentials by force
- Allows nonessentials to be the default
Essentialist
- Designs a routine that enshrines what is essential, making execution almost effortless
- Makes the essential the default position
How can we discard the routines that keep us locked in nonessential habits and replace them with routines that make executing essentials almost effortless?
- Overhaul your triggers
- Create new triggers
- Do the most difficult thing first
- Mix up your routines
- Tackle your routines one by one
* Source: Essentialism by Greg McKeown