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A Big Announcement + Our Personal Notes on Digital Minimalism (Cal Newport)

As a follow-up to episodes 14 & 15, Parts 1 & 2 on Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport, Melissa and Em discuss their personal takeaways from the book, and talk though a few of Em’s questions about the right “rules” to put in place for her own 30-day Digital Declutter. Plus, stay tuned for a big announcement at the end of the episode!Read Digital Minimalism: amzn.to/3JSqQWZMelissa's business: witandwire.comEm's business: lumoscommunications.com

Digital Minimalism, Part 2 (Cal Newport)

Em and Melissa discuss the essential practices of the digital minimalist—how to put in action the subtitle of Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism: “choosing a focused life in a noisy world.” To learn what Digital Minimalism is, what its foundational principles are, and how to begin your own digital decluttering, check out last week’s episode, Part 1.Read Digital Minimalism: amzn.to/3JSqQWZ

Digital Minimalism, Part 1 (Cal Newport)

Minimalism is the art of knowing how much is just enough. Digital minimalism applies this idea to our personal technology. It's the key to living a focused life in an increasingly noisy world. In this timely and enlightening book, bestselling author Cal Newport introduces a philosophy for technology that can be put to use to support your goals and values—rather than letting technology use you. Read Digital Minimalism: amzn.to/3JSqQWZ

What We Hated from The 5 Love Languages (Gary Chapman) + Our Personal Notes

As a follow-up to episode 12, "The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman, Melissa and Em try to determine Melissa's primary love language—plus discuss the term they hated from this book. They also revisit episode 5, "Designing Your Life" to check in on Em's progress with adding more play into her life.Read The 5 Love Languages: amzn.to/3LSvIOnRead Designing Your Life: amzn.to/40qmf5d

The 5 Love Languages (Gary Chapman)

In the #1 New York Times bestseller, "The 5 Love Languages," you’ll discover the secret that's transformed millions of relationships worldwide. Whether you’re single, or your relationship is flourishing or failing, Gary Chapman’s proven approach to showing and receiving love will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with future partners or your significant other—starting today.Read The 5 Love Languages: amzn.to/3LSvIOn