E-book review – Art of Being Minimalist by Everett Bogue
Today saw the launch of a new e-book on minimalism from the blogger behind Far Beyond The Stars. It’s free to download for the first 24 hours and well worth a read for anybody who’s interested in minimalism or unhappy with their job or lifestyle.
The levels of minimalism that Everett’s achieved may seem quite extreme to a lot of people but the principles behind his lifestyle are worthy and inspiring. I especially liked his real-life examples, each of which demonstrated a particular facet or concept of his minimalist approach.
Yes, that’s right – it’s not just theory! There are loads of tips. Tips about decluttering your home, your commitments, your mind and even your diet. It’s a book you can keep as a reference guide and dip into and I know a lot of people who could really benefit. Do you find yourself complaining about your job every single time a friend asks? Do you dream of travelling but never quite get around to it? Everett’s e-book might be just the spur you need to get things done! Page 30, entitled, ‘When you need to just Jump’ reminded me of a few occasions that cropped up in my own life and it’s a mantra worth repeating. Other tips include ‘un-friending’ (something else I’ve tried and can recommend) and ’stop waiting for the government to fix everything’ which he applies to his home-country of America but actually works in Britain and probably every other country too!
The only aspect that jarred for me was the appearance of a few typos but the messages are good and the techniques are practical and simple so there’s a good chance I’ll get around to employing some of them.
Remember – minimalism is not just a design feature – it’s a way of life! Try it out!
Click here to visit Everett Bogue.
Rachel Pictor 01 Feb 10
I’m pleased to announce that Everett has been in touch and the typos are being addressed. What a lovely bloke!