9 Best Articles on Essentialism
The most useful articles on essentialism from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Essentialism Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on essentialism by Refind users in 2023.
Videos
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Greg McKeown: "Essentialism"
Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Do you sometimes feel overworked and underutilized? Does your day sometimes get hijacked by someone else's a...
What is ...?
New to #essentialism? These articles make an excellent introduction.
What is Essentialism and How You Can Benefit from It
Essentialism is a way of life that helps you navigate a distracting world by focusing on things that are important to you. In other words, essentialism means "less but better".
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on essentialism—all under 10 minutes.
Less Is More: The Power of Essentialism
Author and business strategist Greg McKeown discusses his mission to spread the FOMO-fighting message of essentialism around the world.
Greg McKeown — How to Create Spaciousness, Move from Essentialism to Effortless, and Quiet the Mind (#510)
Interview with Greg McKeown on The Tim Ferriss Show podcast
How the Louvre Codified Essentialism in Art History
The art historical meta-narrative canonized by the Louvre Museum converts all artworks into specimens of their cultural moment. No wall tag can fix this.
Experimental Philosophy versus Natural Kind Essentialism
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Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on essentialism.
Essentialism: Focus on Fewer Tasks to Get More Work Done
Instead of multitasking, here is an in-depth guide to the essentialist path and how you can get more work done with laser-like focus.
Essentialism: The mindful pursuit of quality
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