Growth by Subtraction: How to Make Time for What Matters Most

Joe Casabona interviews Austin L. Church about the concept of "pruning" in life and business, which involves letting go of unproductive habits and focusing on what truly matters. They discuss the value of reading older books for lasting ideas, the problem with fluff in modern business books, and the importance of respecting the reader's time. They also delve into managing indignation, prioritizing family, and the need for focused effort in pursuing new ventures, emphasizing growth by subtraction and the importance of being present in the "good old days" with family.

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Part 1: Introduction to Pruning and Enduring Ideas

Part 2: Values, Gratitude, and Positive Actions

Part 3: Strategic Subtraction and Focus

Part 4: Kindness, Self-Regulation, and Conclusion

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Part 1: Introduction to Pruning and Enduring Ideas

Introduction to Pruning and the Value of Enduring Ideas

Critiques of Modern Business Books and the Importance of First Principles

The Publishing Industry, Reader Respect, and Controversial Marketing

Part 2: Values, Gratitude, and Positive Actions

Aligning Values and Pruning Influences to Avoid Misguided Success

Shifting from Indignation to Gratitude and Focusing on Positive Actions

The Power of Old Ideas and Letting Go of Ego

Part 3: Strategic Subtraction and Focus

Watering the Right Seeds and the Importance of Pruning for Pivots

Hustle Culture, Focus, and the Value of Strategic Subtraction

Focus, Pruning, and the Importance of Being Present

Part 4: Kindness, Self-Regulation, and Conclusion

Choosing Kindness, Self-Regulation, and Concluding Thoughts

Growth by Subtraction: How to Make Time for What Matters Most

Streamlined Solopreneur: Helping Solopreneurs Build Systems So They Can Take Time Off

Part 1: Introduction to Pruning and Enduring Ideas

00:00Introduction to Pruning and the Value of Enduring Ideas

Introduction to Pruning and the Value of Enduring Ideas

04:16Critiques of Modern Business Books and the Importance of First Principles

Critiques of Modern Business Books and the Importance of First Principles

07:34The Publishing Industry, Reader Respect, and Controversial Marketing

The Publishing Industry, Reader Respect, and Controversial Marketing

Part 2: Values, Gratitude, and Positive Actions

12:24Aligning Values and Pruning Influences to Avoid Misguided Success

Aligning Values and Pruning Influences to Avoid Misguided Success

17:16Shifting from Indignation to Gratitude and Focusing on Positive Actions

Shifting from Indignation to Gratitude and Focusing on Positive Actions

22:05The Power of Old Ideas and Letting Go of Ego

The Power of Old Ideas and Letting Go of Ego

Part 3: Strategic Subtraction and Focus

27:22Watering the Right Seeds and the Importance of Pruning for Pivots

Watering the Right Seeds and the Importance of Pruning for Pivots

32:34Hustle Culture, Focus, and the Value of Strategic Subtraction

Hustle Culture, Focus, and the Value of Strategic Subtraction

36:48Focus, Pruning, and the Importance of Being Present

Focus, Pruning, and the Importance of Being Present

Part 4: Kindness, Self-Regulation, and Conclusion

42:50Choosing Kindness, Self-Regulation, and Concluding Thoughts

Choosing Kindness, Self-Regulation, and Concluding Thoughts