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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 15 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

Recommended by

Carey Nieuwhof

as a book with good principles about margin.

CNLP 755 | 29 Stress Points in 14 Months and My Health Wake-Up Call: Inside My Hardest Year in Leadership in 20 Years

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

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

130: Toxic Productivity

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

Mike Schmitz

as a highly-voted book from the club.

80: Principles by Ray Dalio

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

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

John Eldredge

as a groundbreaking book.

CNLP 355 | John Eldredge on Living at an Unsustainable Pace, What Men and Women Most Long For, and How to Get Your Soul and Life Back

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

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

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

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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