In 2011 I dreamt of writing a book that lead busy lay men and women into traditional #Christian practices. Well, this is that book, only I didn't write it. Earley, a lawyer, tells how his life was broken by busyness. He became physically and mentally ill when he pushed his mind, body, and soul past their limits. When he admitted that he needed a change he gathered with friends and decided upon certain habits that would help restore his health. Those spiritual practices became this book. In this book are daily and weekly habits, like kneeling prayer, eating with others, turning the phone off for an hour, and reading scripture before looking at your phone (daily), as well as one hour of conversation with a friend, curating your media intake, fasting, and Sabbath (weekly). Another impressive thing about this book is the lengths Earley has taken to make this book accessible to anyone and everyone. In the back there are guides for trying the Rule for a week or a month, for trying only one habit or trying it all together with a church. He has modifications for those who are not Christians so that they can practice the Rule too. There are modifications for different vocations and seasons of life. There are modifications for parents, busy businessmen and women, for artists, for entrepreneurs, for addicts, and even for those dealing with mental illness. This is perhaps the best book I've read on spiritual disciplines and habits of faith. Others go deeper or explain more of the spirituality and psychology behind it all. But this book is the best combination of technicality and practicality. From now on this will be the book I recommend. In fact, take this as my official endorsement. If you read only one book next year (outside of the Bible), let it be this one.