The end of the year fills most men’s heads with new goals and dreams but sadly few do enough thinking, reenvisioning and rethinking. What if the activity before we leave 2025 is to become more instead of getting more by the end of this year point? I find it interesting how each year we get into the same rut — the pressure, the plan making, the promise making — but what a man’s life changes with is not what he resolves to do January 1st. It is what he resolves upon before the end of December 31st. Here are 10 things that you can do before we leave 2025 and plunge into the year 2026 with vigor, perception, and self-respect — the things backed up by the facts of science, wisdom and practicalities. 1. Audit Your Life, Not Just Your Year Before you set new goals, sit with your journal and ask: What drained my energy this year? What made me feel truly alive? This kind of reflection helps you align your direction with your truth. 📘 Inspired by : “ The Mountain Is You ” by B...
When I first went through this book, I really felt amazing. The way Greg McKeown explains how to make life and work effortless is both refreshing and deeply practical. So often we think success has to come through struggle, overwork, and constant pushing. But Effortless turns this idea upside down—it shows that by changing how we think and act, we can achieve more without burning out.
1. The Mindset Shift: From Hard to Easy
The book begins by challenging one of the deepest beliefs we carry—that anything worth achieving must be hard. McKeown reminds us that this mindset is a trap. Instead, if we can find the “lighter” path, we can make progress without draining ourselves. As he says: “Life doesn’t have to be as hard and complicated as we make it.”
2. Clearing Mental Clutter
One of the biggest takeaways for me was the importance of clearing mental clutter. Our brains are not meant to hold dozens of open loops at once. When I read this, I realized how often I keep replaying unfinished tasks in my head. McKeown suggests writing them down, breaking them into smaller steps, and then letting your mind rest.
3. Start With the Obvious
He emphasizes the power of asking: “What’s the simplest, easiest first step?” Instead of waiting for perfect conditions or overcomplicating, just take the obvious small action. This reduces friction and gets momentum going.
4. Rest Is Not a Luxury
One thing I loved is how he reframes rest—not as laziness but as fuel. Without real rest, our work becomes heavier and harder. He even shows research on how quality sleep and breaks can make us far more effective. It reminded me of Matthew Walker’s Why We Sleep, where he explains that rest literally upgrades our brain like a nightly software update.
5. Make It Enjoyable
Another gem: If something feels heavy, find a way to make it fun. Add music, change the environment, or pair it with something you love. It’s not about forcing discipline—it’s about designing the process so you want to do it.
My Reflection
Reading Effortless made me pause and ask: Am I making life harder than it needs to be? I realized that often, I push myself unnecessarily, thinking that struggle equals value. But the truth is, wisdom lies in finding the elegant path—the way that feels light but still moves you forward.
This book is not about avoiding responsibility or cutting corners. It’s about aligning your energy, mindset, and systems so that success becomes natural, even joyful.
As McKeown puts it beautifully:
“When you focus on the essentials and make them effortless, you can achieve more by doing less.”
3 Effortless Habits You Can Try Today
1. Write down unfinished tasks before bed – Free your mind by putting thoughts on paper. This clears mental clutter and improves sleep.
2. Ask: “What’s the obvious first step?” – Stop waiting for perfection. Take the easiest, smallest action today and build momentum.
3. Design joy into the process – Add music, light a candle, or turn tasks into a ritual. When the journey feels light, the results follow naturally.
✅ If life feels overwhelming, start with just one of these habits. You’ll see how small shifts can make your path lighter, easier, and yes—effortless.
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