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Essential

By: Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus
Narrated by: Justin Malik
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Summary

The best of the Minimalists!

This book by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus collects the most relevant essays - some short, some long - from their popular website, TheMinimalists.com. This collection has been edited and organized to create an experience that's considerably different from reading individual selections online. From simple living, decluttering, and finances to passion, health, and relationships, Essential is for anyone who desires a more intentional life.

©2015 Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus (P)2016 Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus
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An essential part of life

This book is a given part of my library. I go back to it when I seek advice or when life is tought. When writing this it will be the third time I listened to it, with two reread's.

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Must read

This book is inspiring and motivational. I have learnt many new view points.... but most of all I have been reassured that others have a similar view to mine - not in all areas but most! I have some big decisions ahead and need o embrace the change. I now feel more at ease and also excited about the future.
Thanks Josh & Ryan

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Useful now, amazing later

Excellent complementary material to the documentary, highly recommended to anyone feeling overloaded with unnecessary stuff.

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Insightful

Interesting and inspiring book on minimalism. It changed they way I look at many things.

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mumbling narrator destroys great content

the minimalists have some great content, but here the mumbling narrator destroys it. I'd suggest listening to their podcasts instead, they're significantly more engaging.

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Great book, highly recommend

Really love this book, and started me on my minimalism journey. It’s helped me kickstart changing my life around without even realising.

I was struggling with mental health a lot last year and this helped not only in ‘minimising’ my possessions, but it’s helped me align my values and put things into perspective. I don’t throw things away wherever possible! I reuse, reduce, recycle first and try and only buy things I need or really want, instead of throwing things away when not needed or buy another if I accidentally forget it. Thank you!!! I really enjoy your podcasts too, please come to the UK!!

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Ruined by the narrator

What a great book. Fantastic content. Unfortunately, for me, the narrator flattened the experience for me. I forced myself through to the end.

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Inspiring

Inspiring writing. Has already driven me to make beneficial changes in my life. Thank you.

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Adds value to your life

I recommend this book to anyone that would like to take a path in a valuable direction. I chose to listen to this book after watching the minimalists documentary on Netflix and after regularly listening to their podcasts. They have guided me to find a new lease of life and it has been interesting to follow their journeys and listen to their advice and ideas. You don’t need to be a minimalist to enjoy this book but it’s even better if you prefer a minimalist lifestyle or if you are interested in leading a minimalist lifestyle. The narrating is too fast for my own taste, so I have the speed slightly slower and it sounds great, relaxing and interesting. Enjoy!

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fantastic

full of amazing insights to help u live a better less cluttered more intentional life, thank you

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