Essentialism

The disciplined pursuit of less. McKeown makes a compelling case that most of what we do is noise and only a few things really matter. The "if it isn't a clear yes, it's a clear no" framework is something I now use daily for everything from work projects to social invitations. As someone who used to say yes to everything (classic Filipina people-pleasing), this book gave me permission to protect my time. Practical and concise — walks its own talk.