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The Greg McKeown Podcast

252. The Paradox of Connectivity (Fewer But Deeper Series: Part 1)

The Greg McKeown Podcast

Greg McKeown

Education, Business, Self-improvement

4.81.1K Ratings

🗓️ 5 December 2023

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever stopped to consider the depth of your connections in a world where the number of friends you have on social media platforms seems to have taken precedence? Join me as we navigate the waters of meaningful relationships, stressing the importance of quality over quantity. Our journey takes us through the paradox of loneliness and time spent alone, and how these two aren't necessarily joined at the hip. Ever given thought to the role technology plays in shaping our social lives? It's a double-edged sword, on one hand allowing us to connect with friends and family across the globe, yet on the other, resulting in fewer face-to-face interactions and more superficial connections. The conversation segues into the pitfalls of online echo chambers, the effects of social media on our perception of relationships, and the impact of non-essentialism on our relationships. Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and courses. Join The Essentialism Academy. Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

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0:00.0

Before we get started with the podcast today,

0:02.1

I wanted to tell you about a completely free 30-day email

0:06.1

course that I have been creating actually for months for you.

0:12.5

It comes with a printable workbook.

0:15.1

It's called Less but Better.

0:18.1

It includes ideas and practices from both essentialism

0:22.3

and effortless.

0:23.8

And it's really designed to help you know where to start.

0:28.1

And for all of us, we always have to start somewhere.

0:31.3

Whatever our experience with these ideas has been

0:34.6

to this point in our life.

0:36.3

So you go to GregMakewan.com.

0:38.7

It's on the homepage.

0:40.1

It is completely free.

0:41.8

And it is designed for you.

0:43.8

And you can sign up in less than 10 seconds.

0:47.6

So just go to GregMakewan.com.

0:49.4

It's on the homepage for the new and beautifully designed

0:53.9

course.

0:54.9

Less but Better.

0:58.6

Welcome, everyone, to a new podcast series.

1:07.8

The series is called Fewer but Deeper,

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