3978: The Lost Practice of Resting One Day Each Week by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on The Power of Rest

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🗓️ 12 April 2026

⏱️ 13 minutes

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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 3978: Joshua Becker challenges the nonstop pace of modern life by reclaiming the transformative power of setting aside one full day each week for rest. Drawing from wisdom across disciplines, he shows how intentional rest restores energy, deepens relationships, and sharpens clarity. Embracing this rhythm offers a path to greater balance, purpose, and sustainable productivity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/resting/ Quotes to ponder: “He that can take rest is greater than he that can take cities.” “Take rest, a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” “More work is not better work. Smarter work is better work.” Episode references: Forbes: https://www.forbes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:34.6	The lost practice of resting one day each week by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist.com
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1:43.3	He that can take rest is greater than he that can take cities. Benjamin Franklin.
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