3812: Five Steps Toward a More Meaningful Holiday Season by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists
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Episode 3812:
Joshua Fields Millburn urges us to reclaim the true essence of the holidays by shifting our focus away from consumerism and toward connection, contribution, and presence. His five-step approach offers practical, heartfelt ways to simplify the season and deepen its meaning, making room for more joy, gratitude, and togetherness.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.theminimalists.com/season/
Quotes to ponder:
"The best present is presence."
"Consumption is an unquenchable thirst."
"Possessions can’t make up for lost time."
Episode references:
Charity Water: https://www.charitywater.org
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3811: Avoid Holiday Overwhelm by Saying No to Almost Everything by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
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Episode 3811:
Courtney Carver offers a gentle yet powerful invitation to redefine how we approach the holidays by letting go of obligations, perfectionism, and pressure. Her practical advice helps listeners create a more meaningful, calm, and joyful season by focusing on what truly matters.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/holiday-overwhelm/
Quotes to ponder:
"Peace of mind, presence, and genuine connection make the season bright."
"You don’t have to buy presents to show people you love them."
"Simplifying is not about sacrifice, it’s about creating space for what matters most."
Episode references:
Soulful Simplicity (book): https://www.amazon.com/Soulful-Simplicity-How-Greatest-Things/dp/0143130684
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3810: The Alternative to Thinking All the Time by David Cain of Raptitude on Conscious Awareness
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Episode 3810:
David Cain explores the exhausting nature of constant overthinking and offers a simple, grounding alternative: deliberately noticing your immediate sensory experience. By redirecting attention from mental chatter to the present moment, you can reduce stress, sharpen awareness, and enjoy a richer, calmer way of being.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2017/07/alternative-to-thinking-all-the-time/
Quotes to ponder:
"Thinking is just one way to use the mind. We can also simply observe."
"You don’t have to be generating thoughts all the time to be okay, or to be yourself."
"It’s the noticing that changes everything."
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3809: If I Were Retiring Early Today by Jeremy Jacobson of Go Curry Cracker on Financial Freedom
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Episode 3809:
Jeremy Jacobson explores whether early retirement still makes sense in today’s turbulent economy, revealing why he'd stick with the same plan despite market downturns. His reflections on the 4% rule, flexibility, and global lifestyle options offer practical reassurance for aspiring early retirees navigating uncertainty.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gocurrycracker.com/if-i-were-retiring-early-today/#more-15352
Quotes to ponder:
“We must hope for the best and plan for the worst.”
“Retiring when you are afraid is hard.”
“The 4% rule has walked the walk and got stories to tell, and it is still here.”
Episode references:
Portfolio Visualizer: https://www.portfoliovisualizer.com/
NewRetirement: https://www.newretirement.com/
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3808: Honoring Your Future Self by Steve Pavlina on Intentional Living
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Episode 3808:
Steve Pavlina shares how envisioning an honorable future self became a guiding force in transforming his life from chaos to character. Rather than forcing change through willpower, he illustrates how emotional alignment with a future version of yourself can create deeper motivation and clarity in daily decision-making.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2020/02/honoring-your-future-self/
Quotes to ponder:
"When you make important decisions, think about which direction would honor your future self."
"When you create a vision of your future self that feels good to you, you won’t want to betray that vision. You’ll want to move towards it."
"This desire to honor your future self enables you to commit to bigger challenges and expect that you’ll follow through."
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