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24 alternatives to Essentialism
The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Essentialism launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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The fine art of limiting yourself to the essential
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Essential read for anyone wanting to do more in less time
2016 · chrisbailey.com · its alternatives →
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The secrets of being productive in life and business
2016 · hudsonbooksellers.com · its alternatives →
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Reinterpreting something overlooked from the past
2016 · podcasts.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Become more successful through better thinking
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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A minimalist guide to declutter, organize, and simplify
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Could be most important productivity book this year.
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Mastering the Transition to the Information Age
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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A counterintuitive approach to living a good life
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Focal Point▲62A System to Simplify Your Life & Double Your Productivity
2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other
2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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How small changes in our mindset can make a big difference
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Thinking straight in the age of information overload
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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