Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus call themselves The Minimalists. They have two documentaries on Netflix and are now trying to reach a broader audience with their book, Love People Use Things. The book started out promising, convincing their readers how we've become a society highly influenced by consumerism. They asked their readers two important questions on the first chapter. How might our lives be better with less? Can we get rid of stuff by asking ourselves does this bring me joy?
I was very excited to read more. I wanted to learn how I could get rid of clutter that only brings about stress and temporary enjoyment. I wanted to learn how minimalist living could bring joy into my life. Instead, I feel like I got an insight into the authors lives and a lesson on how to live a more purposefully life with others. Halfway through the book, the minimalist agenda was lost and the book lost me. Don't get me wrong, I do agree with the book's overall message. I just wish it would have focused more on the minimalist life and less on life lessons.
I was very excited to read more. I wanted to learn how I could get rid of clutter that only brings about stress and temporary enjoyment. I wanted to learn how minimalist living could bring joy into my life. Instead, I feel like I got an insight into the authors lives and a lesson on how to live a more purposefully life with others. Halfway through the book, the minimalist agenda was lost and the book lost me. Don't get me wrong, I do agree with the book's overall message. I just wish it would have focused more on the minimalist life and less on life lessons.