less is more

Do you check your phone first thing in the morning, while burning your tongue on hot coffee, shoving a bagel on the way to work, and anxious about a million things? Are you the type of person that writes endless to-do lists each day, completes two of them, and then writes the same ones all over again and more the next day? Do you go nonstop all day long and barely have time have a meal. Are you that person that brags about getting up at 5 am to workout, and can get by with 5-6 hours of sleep? 

If you answer yes to any of these questions, then congratulations! You’re a member of the Hustle or Grind Culture. 

In this episode I'll explore the parallels of Grind Culture to that of Diet Culture and more, like... 

• How 80 hour work weeks won't change the world
• How the Grind exploits people's vulnerabilities and fears
• Understand the Trauma Response
• Explore the wisdom in coping
• How to do less and still reach your dreams
• One Small Bite approach 

What a massive year!!

So much happened in the last 12 months I can hardly believe it, but this time of year between Christmas and New Year's can be weird and unsettling. Are we supposed to relax and enjoy, or should we ponder, plan, and make resolutions? It's a question that can make this week feel a little agitated and confusing.  Doing it right feels like a lot of pressure. 

On today's episode, I look back on the takeaways from 2023, and what to consider if you choose to spend time this week looking ahead. I ask some questions that might help move you closer to what you want more of in your life today, next week, and next year.  I'll give you a hint: we're not looking for more commitments, we're looking for more alignment. Big difference!

So hop in and let's take a quick look back and then talk about how to take a constructive look ahead. 

Happy New Year. It's going to be a great one!

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DON'T be that guy when it comes to Christmas decorations.  Less is more

You’re getting into the holiday spirit – but there’s such a thing as going too far! If the inside of your home looks like the inside of Santa’s Workshop. You’ve gone too far.  
Too much tinsel, glitter, garlands, or other holiday decorations can quickly turn your home into something that looks like a tacky Christmas store.

Less.
Is.
More.


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In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti discusses the book The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz. He explains that the book argues that while having more choices may seem like a good thing, it can actually be detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. The author contends that increased choice leads to increased paralysis and decreased satisfaction. Vigliotti also reflects on the idea that understanding humanity is best served through storytelling and artistic expression. He suggests that the rise of mental health issues may be linked to the overwhelming amount of choices in society, particularly as it relates to social media and increased exposure. Vigliotti concludes by recommending the book and encourages listeners to support the podcast by sharing it with a friend or family member.

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Ever spent an hour making dinner just to have the kids refuse to even try it? In this celebratory 100th episode of our podcast, we share the most important lesson learned from creating 100 episodes - doing less can help you achieve more. Doing too much (like making “perfect” dinners) can create an imbalanced life. Let go of some extra things you do so you can focus on things you actually care about.

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How can you take away information to get more done? How might less help you better move others to action? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah take recent research on "less is more" and apply it to nonprofit communications and finance. That's all you need to know to take a listen. Let us know what you think!

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The Hunger Games, Taylor Swift tickets, or is it just activity sign ups for the kids?! Jacqueline chats about spring break, summer schedules, decluttering our house and minds, and living a life where less is more.

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Ego is defined as knowing who you are and what your identity is, in terms of how you see yourself. To be void of ego means you can lose any reactivity and any level of personal offense. This level of existence is something to strive for, but unrealistic.

Sometimes we can see our ego as our "drive" or the part of ourselves that will fight to survive. Although this can be a valid experience, our focus should be on pinpointing the perception of the self that resists positive transformation. We need to be aware that our ego does not want change. This episode explores how with every transformation and positive change the ego dies and our true self shines.

Ever wondered what happens when a die-hard member of the Crappy Car Club gets the keys to a shiny new ride? I, Stephen Feith, take you on a comedic yet thought-provoking journey through my own transition to new car ownership and the surprising anxieties that come with it. From the fear of parking lot dings to the quest for financial peace, we'll explore how the state of our bank accounts affects not just our wallets, but our wellbeing and faith. 

As we confront the American millionaire's happiness paradox with insights from Harvard Business School, we'll challenge the adage that more money means more joy. Join us as we dissect the cultural chase for wealth and weigh it against what matters most: family, faith, and relationships. Get ready to shift your paradigm as we dig into the transformative power of 'less is more' and consider a biblical approach to true satisfaction and transformation.

To cap off our adventure, we'll embrace the minimalist mindset, sharing personal tales of Home Depot escapades and the clutter that follows. This episode is an invitation to cut through the noise, declutter not just your closets, but your life, and find peace in simplicity. We'll talk about the spiritual void that no luxury car or fancy gadget can fill and how intentional living can lead us to financial freedom that's within reach for anyone, regardless of their earnings. Strap in for a ride that promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining!

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Do you struggle with organization? Would you like less ‘stuff’ in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to tidy up. Listen now and start dropping the stuff that is holding you back!

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Florian Friedel (aka ‘Flo’) was born and raised in Pforzheim, Germany. Flo started working as a programmer running cnc-machines when he was twenty years old, the same year he fell in love with rock climbing. But three years later, he felt trapped in a job that gave him little freedom to travel and climb. With some hesitation, but knowing this is what he needed, Flo quit his job in order to go on a six months climbing trip. He discovered a lifestyle that he didn’t know existed before. He bought a van, drove to Spain and spent the entire winter climbing around Cornudella de Montsant. Six months turned into eight years. During this time, Flo learned that he could live with a lot less than he had thought. “You have to allow yourself to be flexible enough in your mind to change your life according to your needs.”

Today, thirty-three years old, Flo owns a piece of land outside of Cornudella where he has built a 430SF home off-grid. He spends summers working in Germany building climbing walls and enjoys a simple life on his land the rest of the year. Flo collects rainwater, runs solar panels and enjoys his daily chores. “Land comes with maintenance, but it is work for yourself, for your life and not for money, so I don’t question it. In the end it’s the little things that make you happy.”

I walked away from our conversation feeling inspired by the life Flo has created for himself. Sometimes less is more. It allows us to connect with ourselves, our community and the land we live on. Cornudella is very special in that way, its tight-knit community feels like family. Some of the happiest people I know here have very little. For me, it’s a good reminder to keep evaluating what actually makes me happy and “stay flexible in my mind” while I take my next steps. 

On this week’s episode, we sit down with Christine Platt. An award-winning author, lifestyle strategist, storyteller, and minimalist. You could just say she is a modern-day renaissance woman! If the idea of minimalism brings up visions of almost empty rooms, a neutral palette, and throwing away 95% of the things you own, then Christine is here to make you revisit that vision! She believes in a radical re-envisioning of what minimalism can be and do for our lives.

Amber and Christine talk through the inner work of resetting our value priorities and the intersections of mental health, well-being, and sustainability. Intersections that inform both our relationship to consumption and how we design the spaces we inhabit. Christine’s focus is on giving you real strategies to live full intentional authentic lives that go beyond the aesthetics of minimalism.

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The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt

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Part 22 of 23 in the series, "Belonging to Him." People like John-the-Baptist, Paul, and Jesus became "less" so that people could see more of God and ultimately, so they could belong to God. John modeled this in his words: "He must increase, but I must decrease." Becoming less doesn't belittle our self-worth. Rather, it's the path to finding our true self-worth and identity and genuinely sharing this quality of life with others. It's the best way to show others a love that comes from above, a love that invites us to belong to him and each other in the here-and-now (sermon recorded in 2019).

In dieser Folge haben wir einen wunderbaren Gast: Marie vom YouTube-Kanal nordsprech sorgt für ein bisschen norddeutsches Flair auf dem Pile of Happiness und schnackt mit uns über kleinere Spiele aus der Riege der aktuellen Herbstneuheiten. Wir hatten echt viel Spaß und haben darüber ein wenig die Zeit aus dem Auge verloren, weshalb die Folge trotz Aufteilung in zwei Hälften unsere bisher längste Folge geworden ist!

Auch hier gibt es wieder Kapitelmarker, damit ihr euch das Hören ganz nach gusto auch in Portionen aufteilen könnt, wenn ihr mögt:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:27 Special Guest: Marie!
00:11:16 Explorers
00:17:53 Paper Dungeons
00:25:58 Demeter
00:35:36 Cascadia
00:49:12 Canvas
01:01:06 Whirling Witchcraft
01:14:18 Ensemble
01:23:45 Less is More
01:33:22 So Kleever
01:49:26 Outro

BGG Links:

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/330174/explorers

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/291962/paper-dungeons-dungeon-scrawler-game

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/298586/demeter

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295947/cascadia

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/290236/canvas

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/335275/whirling-witchcraft

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/293665/ensemble

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342542/less-more

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329839/so-clover

In der nächsten Folge in zwei Wochen haben wir dann noch ein paar weitere Neuheiten für Euch. 

Welche kleineren Neuheiten habt ihr schon ausprobieren können? 

Euch viel Spaß beim Hören - wir freuen uns über euer Feedback auf Bluesky (@pileofhappiness.bsky.social), Instagram (pileofhappiness), YouTube (wir veröffentlichen die Folge auch dort - gern direkt zur Folge kommentieren) oder per email an pileofhappiness@gmail.com.

Und besonders freuen wir uns, wenn ihr uns auf Apple Podcasts oder Spotify bewertet!