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3895: 10 Simple Ways to Help You Say No by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Personal Boundaries
30/1/2026 | 10 mins.
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Episode 3895:

Courtney Carver shares ten thoughtful strategies to help you say no with clarity and confidence, freeing up time and energy for what truly matters to you. Her compassionate guidance empowers you to protect your well-being, set boundaries without guilt, and reclaim joy through intentional choices.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/no/

Quotes to ponder:

"No thank you. I appreciate you thinking of me, but I have another commitment."

"Feel joy that you have a choice, and joy because you are protecting what matters most."

"Saying yes to less is the way out."
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3894: [Part 2] Law of Equal Effort: Do Big Things Without Burning Out by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Sustainable Growth
29/1/2026 | 9 mins.
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Episode 3894:

Tyler Tervooren explores how the Law of Equal Effort can help you build endurance in business, relationships, and life without burning out. By adjusting your output to match the terrain, whether you're climbing a hill or cruising downhill, you can sustain progress and avoid the trap of overexerting when it matters least.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/equal-effort-theory/

Quotes to ponder:

"When it’s early on and everyone’s sprinting, hold yourself back and conserve energy. Near the end, deploy that energy while the people around you are slowing down."

"You end up in a cycle where you’re working too hard when you should be slowing down and slacking off when you should be pushing harder."

"If you carefully nurture things back to a good place, you can make tremendous progress during the happy times."
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3893: [Part 1] Law of Equal Effort: Do Big Things Without Burning Out by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Sustainable Growth
28/1/2026 | 9 mins.
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Episode 3893:

Tyler Tervooren introduces the Law of Equal Effort, a simple yet powerful mindset shift for tackling ambitious goals without burning out. By maintaining a consistent, sustainable level of effort, especially when conditions make it easy to overdo or underperform, you stay resilient and actually finish what you start, whether it’s a marathon, a business, or a relationship.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/equal-effort-theory/

Quotes to ponder:

"Regardless what life throws at you, put in the same effort."

"If you go too fast, you risk burning out."

"Whatever you’re working on, a marathon, a business, a relationship, or anything else that takes time, knowing the pace you can maintain will help you make the best choices to get what you want in the time you want it."
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3892: Living Life To The Fullest by Allison Carmen on Meaningful Living
27/1/2026 | 9 mins.
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Episode 3892:

Allison Carmen reflects on the powerful final words of journalist Steven Sotloff, using them as a call to live each day with deeper presence and gratitude. Through personal reflection and heartfelt conversation, she explores how adopting a practice of gratitude can help us reconnect with what matters most and find strength in the face of fear, grief, and uncertainty.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/living-life-to-the-fullest/

Quotes to ponder:

"Everyone has two lives. A second one begins when you realize you only have one. Hug each other every day. Please know I am OK. Live your lives to the fullest and pray to be happy."

"It is just a matter of allowing our gratitude to grant us perspective on what is important and what we do have."

"With gratitude we change our hyper-focus on the things that are bothering us and we expand to see the entire vista of our lives."
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3891: Hygge vs Minimalism by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Intentional Living
26/1/2026 | 10 mins.
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Episode 3891:

Shawna Scafe explores the deeper meaning of hygge, a Danish cultural concept rooted in comfort, connection, and presence, and contrasts it with the more utilitarian philosophy of minimalism. By examining how each approach shapes the way we live, gather, and value our belongings, she highlights how hygge invites us to find joy in the simple, shared moments of everyday life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/hygge-vs-minimalism/

Quotes to ponder:

"Hygge is the invitation to gather, the beauty of the simple things, the heart of conversation, the details of hospitality."

"Hygge has a priority to set time aside for simply being with one another in a relaxed setting."

“The pleasure is found in living hygge, not curating it, in the experience of the journey, not owning the map.”
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