Review: A happier life on less
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 1, 2014
Tyler Logan cares about the environment and the health of all those who live in it. In his introduction to this book he defines Minimalism as `Making a conscious decision to live life with only the necessities and nothing more'. He has written several books that range from personal issues to making our environment more conducive to a healthy and happy way of living. And very wisely here he helps us tackle that ever present problem of electing to go of the drive to have more, and learn to enjoy the pleasure of doing with less. This book is not one that poses a threatening task that likely few would tackle. This book is a down to earth manual with realistic, easy and fast solutions to intentionally keep our `needs' to the minimum amount.As in all the books Tyler Logan has written attempting to salvage our sanity in a product oriented world, in this book he waxes more philosophic in that living in the minimalist way we become far more in charge of our lives, concentrating on the important issues of stability, happiness, and peace of mind free of outside `debt'.The results are manifold in that we save money, do not end up with `stuff' we never use, and provide space for our minds and spirits to be less bogged down with the `things' of living and pay attention to the joy of living. In case you have not been exposed to his other books (such as MINIMALIST LIFESTYLE: 30 days to minimalist living and a happier life with less, THE MINIMALIST BUDGET, etc) - and it is strongly recommended that you do secure the series!) - Tyler Logan leas us to address the following: understanding the broader meaning of minimalism, assessing your and your family's needs, how to adapt minimalism at your own pace and preferences, taking control of the items you own and those you purchase, managing finances, and managing relationships, hobbies, and luxuries through minimalism.Since the world is now further divided between the haves and the have nots, Tyler Logan has thrown us a life jacket to survive the dichotomy of where the monies and life styles differ and helps us readjust to living well on less. Right now he is a Godsend. Grady Harp, March 14