Break the Twitch
Love Your Attention, Build Better Habits
Over the past several weeks, Amy and I have been working on launching the Break the Twitch podcast around minimizing distractions and doing more of what matters. The process of starting a podcast was completely new to us, and we’ve learned quite a bit along the way.
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My wife, Amy, and I share the BTT origin story of how Break the Twitch got started and how things evolved from there in this short introductory episode.
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A few months ago, Anthony and I got a question from a reader about our dog Rocky, and if we would recommend getting a dog from the lens of minimalism and intentional living. What are the pros and cons of getting a dog?
I often tell others that they should start creating something and put it out into the world.
What we create can be anything. You can paint a mural, create a podcast, launch a product or service, start a blog, or write a book. Whatever it is, I believe that when we create and put something out there, it helps us and other people grow.
While this sounds simple, anyone who has considered doing so probably has experienced the incredibly vulnerable feeling that comes with the act of creation.
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I know firsthand that it can be easy to get off track and overlook your personal values, particularly during challenging or stressful times. Sometimes it’s great to have a little extra support. Sometimes you may find it helpful to ask, “What would Oprah do?”
I’d like to share something that’s been super helpful for me that you can create yourself. Many companies and organizations utilize a board of directors to help ensure they stay on track on their mission. A board of directors is there to help make recommendations to the company during good times but especially during challenges.
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When Amy and I first learned about minimalism, it felt intimidating. Looking back, I realize it didn’t need to be—and hopefully, these minimalism tips for beginners will be helpful to anyone who feels that way.
Whether you’re a beginner to minimalism or in the midst of decluttering, it’s common to feel like the process is an overwhelming project that never ends. That was certainly the case when we first started on our minimizing journey several years ago.
Embracing minimalism principles in our lives was what enabled us to create the space—physically, mentally, financially and temporally—to do more of what mattered to us. To this day, minimalism continues to be a driving part of the framework we use to do more of what matters to us.
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