The Minimalist Guide to Living a Happy and Free Life (Part 2 of 3)

Are you tired of doing it all?

In part 2 of our special series on Jonathan’s minimalist approach to living, he challenges the idea that being well-rounded is the key to success. Instead, Jonathan dives into the power of finding and focusing on your “thing”--the unique strength that energizes you, even when it’s tough.

He shares why focusing on what you do best (a lesson not taught in school) can lead to a more fulfilling life, rather than trying to balance a range of skills that drain your passion.

Jonathan also talks candidly about letting go of control and how this unexpected move gave him more freedom to focus on his passion for writing and living a purposeful life.

From embracing specialized mastery, to the paradox of giving, to creating rules that reduce decision fatigue, this episode on minimalist living is a must-listen.

Tune in now to start shifting from busy to simplified and purposeful living!

Key Takeaways:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:38) The wedding anniversary trek in Albania

(06:37) Why you should find and focus on your “thing”

(17:37) Leapfrog skills for success

(24:33) The giving paradox: Give more to get more

(29:49) How choice minimalism can be life-changing

(32:02) Creating rules to reduce decision fatigue

(36:42) Episode wrap-up

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Jonathan Goodman 🇨🇦 has 18yrs in the fitness industry and is the author of Ignite the Fire (1,000+ 5⭐ ) and host of the Obvious Choice Podcast. Over 49,000+ trainers, gym owners, and influencers have hired him to help them scale their online training business through programs like the Online Trainer Mentorship. He also created free software for fitness and nutrition coaches used by over 43,000 coaches: QuickCoach.Fit. 200,000+ follow him on his Personal Instagram where he is very active.

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