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Margin

Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives

Book • 2023

Richard Swenson

In this book, Dr. Richard A. Swenson addresses the issue of chronic overloading in modern life and introduces the concept of 'margin' as a solution.

Margin is defined as the space between our load and our limits, acting as a buffer to help us heal, relate, reflect, and recharge.

The book provides seventy-five practical prescriptions for restoring margin in areas such as emotional energy, physical energy, time, and finances.

It emphasizes the importance of simplicity, rest, and balance in achieving a healthier and more fulfilling life, particularly from a Christian perspective.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Joe Buleg

in the context of discussing the importance of planning and having margin in life.

182: Clear Thinking by Shane Parrish

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

to define margin as the difference between your limit and your load.

211: The Focus MOB

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as a highly-voted book from the club.

80: Principles by Ray Dalio

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as a book recommended by

Cory Hixson

, emphasizing the importance of margin in life.

76: Range by David Epstein

Mentioned by

Adam Stacoviak

in relation to managing capacity and avoiding burnout.

Code review anxiety (Interview)

Mentioned by

Josh Axe

as a book about the importance of margin in life, highlighting the negative effects of constant busyness.

Why Your Soul Is Starving & How to Nourish It | John Eldredge

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as a book that inspired his personal retreat process and the importance of creating margin in life.

130: Toxic Productivity

Recommended by

Mike Schmitz

as a follow-up to address the lack of flexibility.

75: Getting Results the Agile Way by J.D. Meier

Discussed by

Pete Wright

, this book introduces the concept of 'margin' as breathing room in life.

Rebroadcast • The Margins of ADHD

Recommended by

Mike Schmitz

after rereading it and finding it more impactful the second time around.

82: Margin by Richard Swenson

Mentioned by Dan as a book that talks about not leaving enough time on the margins of our lives.

090: Cultivating Reliability: Showing Up, Practicing It, Getting It Done

Recommended by Rosemary and mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as a highly recommended book about finding space and margin in life.

81: You Are Awesome by Neil Pasricha

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

in relation to Juliet Funt's book, which shares a similar concept of whitespace.

131: A Minute to Think by Juliet Funt

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

in relation to the importance of solitude and creating margin in life.

110: Lead Yourself First by Raymond Kethledge & Michael Erwin

Mentioned by

David Sparks

and

Shawn Blanc

as a transformative book on productivity and work-life balance.

79: Reclaiming Margin, with Shawn Blanc

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

when discussing the concept of margin and overload.

93: Attention Overload

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

while reflecting on his year, highlighting its impact on his life.

88: Annual Check-Ins

Recommended by

Brad Brisco

for its insights on creating margin in life.

85. Bivocation/Covocation and Microchurches - Brad Brisco - Special Guests, Ep. 1

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