3095: THAT Person is More Important Than Your Phone by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Quality Time

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3095: Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares a moment from an optometrist's waiting room that captures how phones pull us away from the people right in front of us. He explains why everyone, from your spouse and kids to the barista and the co-worker, deserves your full attention, and offers a simple reminder for strengthening your closest relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/that-person-is-more-important-than-your-phone/ Quotes to ponder: "A human being does not receive their worth on whether I know them or not." "There's nothing wrong with phones. I appreciate all the positive changes they have brought into my life." "The next time you have opportunity to direct attention toward another human being, keep this reminder in mind: THAT person is more important than my phone." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and family, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices