Although the title is a good idea to live by, let's be honest--how many people really want to live a minimalist lifestyle? There aren't many who are willing to go the distance like the authors of this book have. That said, they do make both some good and some flighty advice that could work for you, depending on your current circumstances.
The biggest takeaway from this book is that taking stock of different aspects of your life and seeing what's really important to you is essential for striving to live the life that you want. With that said, if you try to go full-force with the advice in this book you may lead yourself down the path of less, but maybe not quite achieving the type of more that you want. For example, if I followed this book to the tee I would have no stuff, a little money (but couldn't really justify spending it on anything), no one left to talk to (if I cut out everyone I consider toxic), and I would be left with myself. And let me tell you, that's not the only thing I want to be left with.
That doesn't mean that pieces of advice from this book wouldn't work. I believe in small changes, and maybe I'll get better at budgeting to reduce debt, or maybe I'll finally give myself more time for creativity instead of those activities that add little value to how my time is spent. It's not that there isn't great advice, it's just that I didn't find the book particularly approachable. And that's probably because most self-help books tend to yell at you, and this one is a bit of a shoulder shrug. These dudes can help you find the answers, but it's not like they are pushing you. It's up to you on how you want to change your life.
The biggest takeaway from this book is that taking stock of different aspects of your life and seeing what's really important to you is essential for striving to live the life that you want. With that said, if you try to go full-force with the advice in this book you may lead yourself down the path of less, but maybe not quite achieving the type of more that you want. For example, if I followed this book to the tee I would have no stuff, a little money (but couldn't really justify spending it on anything), no one left to talk to (if I cut out everyone I consider toxic), and I would be left with myself. And let me tell you, that's not the only thing I want to be left with.
That doesn't mean that pieces of advice from this book wouldn't work. I believe in small changes, and maybe I'll get better at budgeting to reduce debt, or maybe I'll finally give myself more time for creativity instead of those activities that add little value to how my time is spent. It's not that there isn't great advice, it's just that I didn't find the book particularly approachable. And that's probably because most self-help books tend to yell at you, and this one is a bit of a shoulder shrug. These dudes can help you find the answers, but it's not like they are pushing you. It's up to you on how you want to change your life.