Do what is truly most essential, and nothing more

We must choose to put our focus & energy on the essential and let go of the good. There is an abundance of “good” things we can invest our time into. There is a shortage of time to invest in what is truly most essential.

The challenge is not choosing between good and bad. The challenge is in choosing between very good and the most essential (the best).


Our culture teaches us to cram more in. Do just one more thing on top of your already packed schedule.


Let go of all those “good” things. Say no. Walk away. Let it go.


And then choose to invest your most precious resource: your time, focus and energy, into that which is truly most essential to your purpose on this Earth.


Our time on this planet is so short. Do not waste away your time prioritizing the good, and ignoring the essential.


“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” Warren Buffett


HT to Greg McKeown.






















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