The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Modern World

John Mark Comer
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When I (James) first discovered Comer’s podcast by this book’s title, Claire and I put everything we were doing on sticky notes and asked what needed “ruthless elimination” in the pursuit of a flourishing life. Putting the question the way Comer suggested shocked me and led to a first courageous small step to declutter.

I now live the minimalist lifestyle encouraged in this book. Pruning has indeed led to more love, joy and peace. I have quality time for richer relationships – in short, a new courage for connection. This book gives timely direction for those with outer success and inner exhaustion

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