Review: Down-to-earth and REAL practical advice!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 20, 2014
Being married with six children this author knows the reality of life not always being simple BUT he has grasped how to make it simpler! Yes this guy has lived what he has written so it makes it all the more real.This book is divided in to two main sections: A case for a simpler life, Practical tips for decluttering.Do you realize that not only does it cost financially to have stuff but also time and emotions? There are bad and good types of busy. Which do you have in your life?What is minimalism? It is the getting rid of the unnecessary and focusing on the important. Live with less so you can live well. This is an individual process. Everyone's minimalist living will be different. Please note that simplicity is not the "easy way out." It takes effort "but the value is great." The author poses lots of questions to help the reader define what/who is most important to you.Are you in need of helpful advice on how to whittle down your emails or maybe your books? Do you have too much paperwork lying around? The advice the author gives is something we have already started implementing in our lives so it was a great confirmation that we are on the right track.Easy, well-written book for all who are serious about simplifying their lives. You CAN do it!