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-

Digital Minimalism, Part 2 (Cal Newport)

May 14th, 2019 47m 1s

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 foundation

Digital Minimalism, Part 1 (Cal Newport)

May 7th, 2019 31m 25s

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 a

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

Apr 30th, 2019 22m 28s

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 i

The 5 Love Languages (Gary Chapman)

Apr 23rd, 2019 48m 47s

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 approac

Are There Milestones After 30? + Our personal notes on The Power of Moments (Chip Heath & Dan Heath)

Apr 16th, 2019 27m 24s

As a follow-up to episode 10, "The Power of Moments" by Chip & Dan Heath, in this episode Em and Melissa talk about how they’ve begun thinking differently about the most memorable moments of their lives, and started creating more defining momen

The Power of Moments (Chip Heath, Dan Heath)

Apr 9th, 2019 48m 1s

In "The Power of Moments," New York Times bestselling authors Chip Heath and Dan Heath explore why certain brief experiences can jolt us, elevate us, and change us — and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our life and work

A Questioner's Crisis + Our Personal Notes on Joyful (Ingrid Fetell Lee)

Apr 2nd, 2019 27m 1s

As a follow-up to episode 8, "Joyful" by Ingrid Fetell Lee, in this episode Em and Melissa talk about whether this book actually made them joyful, and what elements, if any, they’ve incorporated into their daily lives. They also revisit episode

Joyful (Ingrid Fetell Lee)

Mar 26th, 2019 45m 36s

In Joyful, designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explores how the seemingly mundane spaces and objects we interact with every day have surprising and powerful effects on our mood. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and psychology, she explains why one

Cut Your Goal in Half + Our Personal Notes from Finish (Jon Acuff)

Mar 19th, 2019 27m 54s

As a follow-up to episode 6, "Finish" by Jon Acuff, in this episode Em and Melissa discuss how they’ve personally started taking the action items from "Finish" and put them into practice in their own daily lives. They also revisit episode 4, "

Finish (Jon Acuff)

Mar 12th, 2019 39m 34s

Have you ever noticed that it’s easy to start a project or goal, but hard to finish? In the best-seller Finish, author Jon Acuff, reveals something surprising: it’s not that we’re lazy or don’t try hard enough. It turns out the most effective

Designing Your Life (Bill Burnett, Dave Evans)

Feb 26th, 2019 1h 9m

In Designing Your Life, authors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans — educators in Stanford University’s Design Program — show us how “design thinking” can help us create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling, regardless of who we are, what we

Atomic Habits (James Clear)

Feb 12th, 2019 57m 44s

No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework to help you make little improvements every day. James Clear is one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, and in this New York Times bestseller, he reveals practical stra

The Art of Gathering (Priya Parker)

Jan 29th, 2019 1h 3m

In The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker argues that the gatherings in our lives are lackluster and unproductive--which they don't have to be. We rely too much on routine and the conventions of gatherings when we should focus on distinctiveness an

The Big Leap (Gay Hendricks)

Jan 15th, 2019 41m 50s

In The Big Leap, New York Times bestselling author Gay Hendricks reveals a simple yet comprehensive program for overcoming our one barrier to happiness and fulfillment, providing a clear path for achieving our true potential and attaining not o

The Four Tendencies (Gretchen Rubin)

Jan 15th, 2019 49m 58s

There’s no magic, one-size-fits-all answer for building a happier, healthier, more productive life. In her book, The Four Tendencies, Gretchen Rubin reveals the one simple question that will transform what you do at home, at work, and in life.