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Essential

By: Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus
Narrated by: Justin Malik
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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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Just What I Needed in my Life

I couldn't stop listening. I will listen again and again because it's meant to be digested in smaller increments. (I don't agree with the diet section but he does say he's not a professional.)

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Eye opening. Maybe my favorite for this year!

Hope that helps me on my way to a more meaningful life. Thanks for the authors I will definetly read this again, and I already made huge differences.

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Throughly Enjoyed!

Can't wait to listen to it again and share with others. Thank you to the Minamalists!

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writings and thoughts

consistent with their podcasts, tour, and other writings, this collection of essays offers snippets of their findings, thoughts, and suggestions. Give it a listen, or read a few sections every day!

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Life changing

It's time for self-reflection, and this book is a good way to start. I loved it.

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Great book on minimalism.

Not only removal of things, but also removal of all clutter in you life in general - main idea of the book.

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Short Minimalist Essays

This is a collection of essays that range in topics, basically short snippets on life through the minimalist view master. Click, onto the next essay. The writing is good and the topics thoughtful. As I delve into minimalism, it was nice to hear their viewpoints in my ear.

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Needs more subcategories

Great listen, but slightly overwhelming to listen in one sitting. It gets repetitive after a while.

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Life-changing

This book is comparable to being placed in front of a mirror and slapped repeatedly until awake. Please beware, please read.

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Recommended book! Let inspire your self.....

free your mind from the everyday stress and be inspired by a new way of thinking. This book has helped me understanding that we don't have to fill our gaps with stuff just because we miss something...we should be surrounded by things and people that add value to our life and our self...

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