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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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Powerful

In addition to their podcasts this book makes you analyze and question so many aspects of your life you never would have even given a second thought to. Thank you for sharing your lives and ideas, it has help myself and my family take positive steps forward to have a more meaningful and intentional life.

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Beautiful. Just beautiful. Thank-you

I've been following the Minimalists for some time now. This book articulates the many reasons for the impact they have had on my life and so many others. Beautifully written.

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Really Living

This collection of essays IS the button to press if you are ready to reset the compass of you life. No matter where you are in life, no matter who you are in life, everything will change for the better once you delve into the timeless insight and wisdom of Millburn and Nicodemus.

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Brilliant ideas

I appreciate the conversational format of the essays and the writers' abilities to get to the point without being preachy or condescending. I can sense the editing in the work - no superfluous words as they advocate for a non-superfluous life. I enjoy the way the conversation extends way beyond decluttering. I have started this process myself and wondered what would/could be next after paring down. Joshua and Ryan provide good pointers but more importantly, their thesis is substantial - that of 'the why' of Minimalism. I am happy to learn that Minimalism is not just about getting rid of things but of cultivating a life of meaning and that this is not merely philosophical but very practical. Thanks to the writers for providing a way forward on this journey.

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Meaningful and full of life.

Give you perspective on your own life through the essays of these two brilliant men.

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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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