Less Doing, More Living

Outline

Less Doing, More Living (2014) shows how to free up time and mental energy by doing less of what does not matter. Ari Meisel presents a simple system built on three steps: optimise, automate, and outsource. He explains how to get tasks out of your head, use technology and helpers wisely, and focus on what you do best, so you can be more productive while enjoying a fuller life.

• You can free up time and mental energy by doing less of what does not matter.
• Ari Meisel's system has three steps: optimise, automate, and outsource.
• Getting tasks out of your head clears mental space and reduces the load you carry.
• Technology and helpers work best when you use them wisely for the right tasks.
• Focusing on what you do best lets you be more productive and enjoy a fuller life.

Ari Meisel is an American entrepreneur, productivity coach, and author who founded Less Doing, a company that teaches people and businesses to work more efficiently. He developed his approach while recovering from a serious illness, which pushed him to simplify every part of his life. His books include Less Doing, More Living, The Replaceable Founder, and Idea to Exit.