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The Greg McKeown Podcast

154. The 85% Rule

The Greg McKeown Podcast

Greg McKeown

Self-improvement, Business, Education

4.91K Ratings

🗓️ 6 December 2022

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever wondered why we can't fix burnout culture with a wellness app? What if doing less was actually more effective than giving it 100%? Today I'm going to share an inspiring story, something counterintuitive I've learned and provide some actionable advice. By the end of this episode, you will be able to accomplish more by putting in less effort. Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mw Learn more about my books and courses at GregMcKeown.com

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0:00.0

Welcome, I'm your host Greg McEwan and I am with you on this journey to unlearn the things

0:09.3

that get in the way of reaching our highest point of contribution and to learn those things

0:14.6

that will take us to the next level without burning out.

0:18.0

Have you ever thought that we can't fix this burnout culture with a wellness app?

0:24.6

Today, I'm going to share an inspiring story, something counterintuitive I've learned

0:29.6

and provide some actionable advice by the end of this episode.

0:33.3

You will be able to accomplish more by putting in less effort.

0:39.6

Let's begin.

0:59.6

Get a higher return on the effort that you're putting into listening to this podcast by teaching

1:10.0

one thing from this episode to one other person within the next 24 to 48 hours.

1:22.1

This episode is sponsored by Factor Meals.

1:25.1

The season is a bit ironic, I think, because on the one hand, it's a time that can be peaceful,

1:31.4

rejuvenative, inspirational as it helps us to think about higher, better things.

1:37.0

And at the same time, it can become reactive.

1:40.4

It can be the busiest time of the year and in that intensity, it can be hard to eat in

1:48.2

a healthy way.

1:49.2

And perhaps you're looking for a way to be able to eat a nutritious, flavorful meal.

1:54.7

Despite being stretched a bit too thin, Factor is America's number one ready-to-eat meal

2:01.8

delivery service.

2:03.8

So they can help you eat well for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with chef-prepared, dietician

2:10.0

approved, ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door.

2:13.6

So the advantages you can save time while still staying on track with the healthy lifestyle

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