# 342: (BONUS) A Birthday Gift: I'm Reading You a Chapter From My New Book

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Podcast: [Maximized Minimalist Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364)
Published: 2026-01-09T06:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

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