The Essentialism Planner

Do less and accomplish more in all areas of your life with this planner based on the million-copy bestseller Essentialism.

When it comes to work, more is not better. As the author of Essentialism, Greg McKeown has inspired people all over the world to stop, take stock, and prioritize what is essential and discard what is not. In doing so, you free yourself from the trivial and focus on what's important. This content-rich planner helps you break down your year into one manageable quarter, so you can achieve better work/life balance and figure out what tasks are truly essential.

Start with the Personal Quarterly Offsite that's filled with reflective prompts and exercises to help you eliminate the noise and home in on what's important to you. Then continue your journey with weekly and daily planning templates featuring Greg's popular Power Half an Hour and 1-2-3 Method, plus Essentialism quotes and challenges to inspire you on your journey.

Whether you fill it out consecutively or dip in and out as needed, this planner will help you focus on what really matters.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs