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The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life
Written by Leo Babauta
Narrated by Fred Stella
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"What is a minimalist life? It's one that is stripped of the unnecessary, to make room for that which gives you joy. It's a removal of clutter in all its forms, leaving you with peace and freedom and lightness. A minimalist values quality, not quantity, in all forms." So writes Leo Babauta, the creator of Zen Habits and author of The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life. A joy to read, this little book will help you clear out clutter, be content with less, and simplify your life--with tips on everything from creating a minimalist workspace to going paperless. In short, it will help you enjoy a simpler, happier life!
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Start ListeningBook Information
The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life
Written by Leo Babauta
Narrated by Fred Stella
Description
"What is a minimalist life? It's one that is stripped of the unnecessary, to make room for that which gives you joy. It's a removal of clutter in all its forms, leaving you with peace and freedom and lightness. A minimalist values quality, not quantity, in all forms." So writes Leo Babauta, the creator of Zen Habits and author of The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life. A joy to read, this little book will help you clear out clutter, be content with less, and simplify your life--with tips on everything from creating a minimalist workspace to going paperless. In short, it will help you enjoy a simpler, happier life!
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A simple guide to achieve minimalism in life , I have already started applying some of the principles in this book in some of the areas of my life . As said in the book minimalism is an ongoing process and hence one should listen to this repeatedly until it’s deeply embedded in your system . Highly recommend this book
Rating: 5
Simple and precise advice to minimalism. The tips given here are useful too.
Rating: 5
I listened to this book immediately after listening to his other book called "Focus". Many of the ideas and concepts overlap between the two books, so I didn't find too many things in this one that was not covered in his other book. However, I did enjoy this book and a general sense because it is very practical and down-to-earth regarding the advice and encouragement provided to live a minimalist life. There are even a few concepts in this book that were not touched upon in "Focus". In this book, when I got to a topic that was already mentioned elsewhere, I just skip the chapter. I do recommend this book even if other books by this author have been read, or if his blog posts have been read as well.
Rating: 4
Concise, easy to listen to. I would say very enjoyable....
Rating: 5Really enjoyed the simplicity and the way the author organized the content.
Rating: 5
A Must Read book about Minimalism and Declutter from the mentor Leo Babauta.
Rating: 5The author gives very basic information, repetitive throughout the book.
Rating: 2Very helpful, I enjoyed this short concise book a lot!
Rating: 5
Very simple instruction to become minimalist, and very inspiring to manage daily life.
Rating: 4Things listed in this book are fairly common sense. Watching a Netflix documentary or watching some YouTube videos on Minimalism can gain the same knowledge that this book provides.
Rating: 2perfect book for those who want to switch to minimalist life.Thanks a lot
Rating: 5It’s insanely boring and unrealistic. Thought I’d give it a try, but it wasn’t worth it.
Rating: 2It was concise and very helpful, thank you very much
Rating: 5I like it. This is a brief book about some advices about the minimalist life.
Rating: 4Short, give lots of pointer, it isn’t “preaching” his own philosophy, and admits to his own life’s inconsistencies with his newfound beliefs.
Give it a 4 because it is kind of repetitive in a few sections, but overall really enjoyed it.
I am not a minimalist nor do I want to be — cause I dream of my own mini library one day with many first edition books — but there are areas of life I have been approaching in a minimalist style such as the way I eat.
Rating: 4Give it a 4 because it is kind of repetitive in a few sections, but overall really enjoyed it.
I am not a minimalist nor do I want to be — cause I dream of my own mini library one day with many first edition books — but there are areas of life I have been approaching in a minimalist style such as the way I eat.
A minimalist book about minimalist life.
To the point .
Rating: 5To the point .
I have now included time of decluttering in my daily routine. I never thought that this too needs a thought. My room, office, desktop, study now looks elegant and i have done away with lots of stuff even from my car, which i felt important to b with all the time. Thank you. I am writing a column which will appear in a daily newspaper in Kashmir, since author has given permission to do so. It helped me to do away with distractions. It is goin to help someone else also. Thank you
Rating: 5Good & practical but there is a a few contradictions
Rating: 3
Quick and comprehensive intro ?? Def. recommend to those who are curious about the practice.
Rating: 5
Nice little overall guide into the world of minimalism. Recommend to those trying to simplify their lives.
Rating: 5I loved this book, and I'm happy with the information that it provided me with. I would recommend this book.
Rating: 5
Nice book, it has several good advices, but more theoretical.
Rating: 5
Lost me at "meat and dairy animals are a waste of our environment and resources" blah blah blah. ?
Rating: 1Using it as a bible! I have done 5 or 6 horrible movings in the last 3 years, including one in Singapore, my boyfriend’s house.. we trash 2.5 tons of trash, paper, furniture, etc
Now Im moving to Madrid for 15 months and Im planning to reduce up to 70% of what I have... I’ m documenting it because I keep getting lost among my belongings and thoughts..
Rating: 5Now Im moving to Madrid for 15 months and Im planning to reduce up to 70% of what I have... I’ m documenting it because I keep getting lost among my belongings and thoughts..
Short and concise ways to declutter and simplify your lifestyle; really enjoyed it.
Rating: 4very informative and helpful for those who want to start being a minimalist!
Rating: 5I was expecting something more. Some parts (travel and finance) are common sense or even worse
Rating: 2
Very useful and straightforward for someone who's trying to get into minimalism. :)
Rating: 5Very practical. Certainly not overboard when it comes to simplifying our lives.
Rating: 5