Things That Matter
by Joshua Becker
Becker on the distractions that keep us from a meaningful life: fear, past mistakes, happiness-chasing, money, possessions, applause, leisure, technology. Minimalism's purpose, not its method.
Read it if…
you have decluttered and still feel distracted from what matters.
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Skip it if…
you want decluttering steps; see The Minimalist Home.
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Three things you will actually use
- Remove distractions to pursue purpose.
- Money and stuff are the loudest.
- Decide what matters, then protect it.
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Read the chapter on the distraction of applause.
Our verdict
Minimalism's why.
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