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Andy Adams's avatar

It's lovely to hear your life story, Joel. These resolutions sound like steps in the right direction.listening I appreciate listening to Cal Newport's podcast from time to time, but I have never read any of his books. Maybe I should try. Happy New Year!

Joel Redman's avatar

Hey Andy

Happy New Year.

Great to hear from you, thanks for your kind words. Yeah I hadn't heard heaps about Cal Newport prior to reading Digital Minimalism, but I really enjoyed the book - would recommend for sure. I'll check out the podcasts now that you've mentioned it.

Here's to a beautiful new year.

What one thing are you hoping to encourage or bring into your creative world this year ?

Joel : )

Andy Adams's avatar

That's a good question. I think my hope would be to bring greater focus to my attention. I spent an awful lot of time scrolling on social media when I could be deep focusing on reading printed books, magazine articles, or writing. Easier said than done; I am very distractible.

Joel Redman's avatar

I like your answer and direction. I relate to this as well myself. We get so much more from reading quietly with something tangible in our hands.

Hope you find the balance.

Zara's avatar

This was incredibly insightful to read! So inspiring and love how your life journey shows through your work, I need to read this book too 😭 I’m reading my way though a book by Hans Ulrich on Ways of Curating I think you’ll both like if you haven’t already! Love to see what you create next Joel! 🄹

Andy Adams's avatar

Thanks for the tip, Zara! I have heard about this book and still need to read it. Take care!

Joel Redman's avatar

Thanks for your lovely words Zara. I’ve not read this one - I’m off to check it out now 😊