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1940: THAT Person is More Important Than Your Phone by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Having Engaged Conversations

Oct 25, 2023

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Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist talks about the importance of engaged conversations over phone usage. He reflects on the value of meaningful connections and gives tips on improving relationships and resolving conflicts. The hosts also discuss the benefits of therapy and being present in interpersonal interactions.

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Being present and giving attention to the people around us is more important than being engrossed in our phones.

Phones can often distract us from truly connecting with others, so it's important to prioritize human interaction over devices.

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Being Present and Prioritizing People

In this podcast episode, Joshua Becker shares a personal experience in a waiting room where a teenage boy was engrossed in his phone while his father interacted with a doctor. Becker highlights the importance of being present and giving attention to the people around us. He emphasizes that whether it's family, friends, or strangers, everyone deserves our attention and is more important than our phones. Becker encourages listeners to put down their phones and engage with others, whether it's a loved one, a barista, or a gas station attendant.

Recognizing the Importance of Human Connection

6min

Improving Relationships and Being Present in Interactions

3min

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist talks about having engaged conversations instead of being on your phone

Episode 1940: THAT Person is More Important Than Your Phone by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Having Engaged Conversations

Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits.

Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands.

BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it.

The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/that-person-is-more-important-than-your-phone/

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