Table Talk: Outsourcing
You can do anything, but not everything.
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ESSENTIALISM
The disciplined pursuit of less
The above graphic is taken from one of my all time favorite business books - Essentialism by Greg McKeown (oldie but goodie podcast ep here). I picked it up when starting my business, but I’ve since found the lessons apply to all areas of life. From parenting, to shopping, to designing our home - it’s simply a more economical approach to living. He teaches the disciplined pursuit of less - fewer, better things - giving you back more time for creative freedom, and to live your life the way you want.
The main take-away is that you can do anything, but not everything. Where you spend your energy, is how you spend your life. The graphic below is the perfect illustration.
Which brings me to today’s topic… Outsourcing! It’s not the blanket answer to becoming an essentialist, but it gets you a lot closer. Below I’m sharing everything I outsource and why, my rolodex of contacts, and some homework to consider!
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