Download or read book Goodbye Things The New Japanese Minimalism written by Fumio Sasaki and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling phenomenon from Japan that shows us a minimalist life is a happy life. Fumio Sasaki is not an enlightened minimalism expert or organizing guru like Marie Kondo—he’s just a regular guy who was stressed out and constantly comparing himself to others, until one day he decided to change his life by saying goodbye to everything he didn’t absolutely need. The effects were remarkable: Sasaki gained true freedom, new focus, and a real sense of gratitude for everything around him. In Goodbye, Things Sasaki modestly shares his personal minimalist experience, offering specific tips on the minimizing process and revealing how the new minimalist movement can not only transform your space but truly enrich your life. The benefits of a minimalist life can be realized by anyone, and Sasaki’s humble vision of true happiness will open your eyes to minimalism’s potential.

Download or read book Minimalism Live a Meaningful Life written by Joshua Fields Millburn and published by Asymmetrical Press. This book was released on 2015-12-20 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minimalism is the thing that gets us past the things so we can make room for life's most important things—which actually aren't things at all. At age 30, best friends Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus walked away from their six-figure corporate careers, jettisoned most of their material possessions, and started focusing on what's truly important. In their debut book, Joshua & Ryan, authors of the popular website The Minimalists, explore their troubled pasts and descent into depression. Though they had achieved the American Dream, they worked ridiculous hours, wastefully spent money, and lived paycheck to paycheck. Instead of discovering their passions, they pacified themselves with ephemeral indulgences—which only led to more debt, depression, and discontent. After a pair of life-changing events, Joshua & Ryan discovered minimalism, allowing them to eliminate their excess material things so they could focus on life's most important "things": health, relationships, passion, growth, and contribution.

Download or read book Another Minimalism written by Melissa E. Feldman and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating offshoot of minimalism, Light and Space art emerged in California in the 1970s and continues to be influential today. Another Minimalism traces the growth and development of the school, with its interest in site-specific installation, color, immateriality, and situationist and participatory art--all in all a very different kind of minimalism from the austere, mathematical abstractions that the term usually calls to mind. Looking at the work of major contemporary artists like Tacita Dean, Olafur Eliasson, Carol Bove, and Spencer Finch, Feldman rewrites the story of minimalism's impact on later artists, revealing the powerful but largely unrecognized influence of West Coast artists like Robert Irwin, James Turrell, and Maria Nordman. Richly illustrated, Another Minimalism offers a convincing new angle on the work and legacy of key twentieth-century artists.

Download or read book The Longing for Less written by Kyle Chayka and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Yorker staff writer and Filterworld author Kyle Chayka examines the deep roots-and untapped possibilities-of our newfound, all-consuming drive to reduce. “Less is more”: Everywhere we hear the mantra. Marie Kondo and other decluttering gurus promise that shedding our stuff will solve our problems. We commit to cleanse diets and strive for inbox zero. Amid the frantic pace and distraction of everyday life, we covet silence-and airy, Instagrammable spaces in which to enjoy it. The popular term for this brand of upscale austerity, “minimalism,” has mostly come to stand for things to buy and consume. But minimalism has richer, deeper, and altogether more valuable gifts to offer. In The Longing for Less, one of our sharpest cultural critics delves beneath the glossy surface of minimalist trends, seeking better ways to claim the time and space we crave. Kyle Chayka's search leads him to the philosophical and spiritual origins of minimalism, and to the stories of artists such as Agnes Martin and Donald Judd; composers such as John Cage and Julius Eastman; architects and designers; visionaries and misfits. As Chayka looks anew at their extraordinary lives and explores the places where they worked-from Manhattan lofts to the Texas high desert and the back alleys of Kyoto-he reminds us that what we most require is presence, not absence. The result is an elegant synthesis of our minimalist desires and our profound emotional needs. With a new afterword by the author.

Download or read book My Exile Lifestyle written by Colin Wright and published by . This book was released on 2011-06-26 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Exile Lifestyle is a memoir made of stories from the life of author, entrepreneur, and full-time traveler, Colin Wright. From his early years as an antisocial geek, to his high-flying career in Los Angeles, to his life as a wandering vagabond, Colin holds nothing back as he talks about love, business, blogging, and culture through tales that span four continents. In the easy to digest style of storytelling that has made his other work such a success, Colin discusses life on the road and nothing is too taboo. Every epic, embarrassing, and awkward detail is covered with sometimes brutal honesty.

Download or read book Everything That Remains written by Joshua Fields Millburn and published by Asymmetrical Press. This book was released on 2014-01-05 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if everything you ever wanted isn’t what you actually want? Twenty-something, suit-clad, and upwardly mobile, Joshua Fields Millburn thought he had everything anyone could ever want. Until he didn’t anymore. Blindsided by the loss of his mother and his marriage in the same month, Millburn started questioning every aspect of the life he had built for himself. Then, he accidentally discovered a lifestyle known as minimalism…and everything started to change. That was four years ago. Since, Millburn, now 32, has embraced simplicity. In the pursuit of looking for something more substantial than compulsory consumption and the broken American Dream, he jettisoned most of his material possessions, paid off loads of crippling debt, and walked away from his six-figure career. So, when everything was gone, what was left? Not a how-to book but a why-to book, Everything That Remains is the touching, surprising story of what happened when one young man decided to let go of everything and begin living more deliberately. Heartrending, uplifting, and deeply personal, this engrossing memoir is peppered with insightful (and often hilarious) interruptions by Ryan Nicodemus, Millburn’s best friend of twenty years.

Download or read book A Theory of Minimalism written by Marc Botha and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The explosion of minimalism into the worlds of visual arts, music and literature in the mid-to-late twentieth century presents one of the most radical and decisive revolutions in aesthetic history. Detested by some, embraced by others, minimalism's influence was immediate, pervasive and lasting, significantly changing the way we hear music, see art and read literature. In The Theory of Minimalism, Marc Botha offers the first general theory of minimalism, equally applicable to literature, the visual arts and music. He argues that minimalism establishes an aesthetic paradigm for rethinking realism in genuinely radical terms. In dialogue with thinkers from both the analytic and continental traditions – including Kant, Danto, Agamben, Badiou and Meillassoux – Botha develops a constellation of concepts which together encapsulate the transhistorcial and transdisciplinary reach of minimalism. Illustrated by a range of historical, canonical and contemporary minimalist works of different media, from the caves of early Christian ascetics to Samuel Beckett's late prose, Botha offers a bold and provocative argument which will equip readers with the tools to engage critically with past, present and future minimalism, and to recognize how, in a culture caught between the poles of excess and austerity, minimalism still matters.

Download or read book Minimalism written by Rebecca Morres and published by Self Publisher. This book was released on 2020-09-07 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a 2-book combo, which has the following titles: Book 1: Minimalism has become a popular topic, and not for nothing! Minimalism lies at the core of a life filled with more contentment and inner peace. Many people have attested to this fact, and it is for that reason why this guide has been put together to enlighten you about the many advantages that minimalism has. Aside from the obvious benefits, we will also focus on common questions and answers, the true meaning of minimalism, lifestyle choices that can rejuvenate your spirit, and Feng Shui wisdom to optimize your living space. Join me in this quest for happiness through having less. Book 2: Are you a minimalist? Maybe you are. Look at the checklist inside the book to find out! This book, however, doesn’t just contain a checklist. It also lists clever techniques to minimalize your costs, your items, and even your digital usage of media and screen time. Other helpful tips will come in the form of Feng Shui basics, simplification in the home, and optimizing your minimalist plan for the future. If any of these topics interest you even in the least, then I encourage you to take a look at this great book, filled with wisdom.

Download or read book Less written by Rachel Aust and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simplify life and amplify living with influencer Rachel Aust's visual guide to mastering the minimalist lifestyle. Declutter and reorganize! Living with less contributes to a greater sense of fulfillment, contentment, and a more meaningful life. The minimalist lifestyle--focusing on scaling back your possessions and simplifying your life to just the essentials--helps you to achieve peace and purpose. Indulgences and excess often lead to discontentment and depression, but adopt minimal living, and you'll find that less is more: More time because you don't waste it caring for and organizing stuff More space because you don't fill it with objects of marginal value More money because you don't spend it on unnecessary things More clarity because your mind isn't bogged down by the clutter around you More joy because your energy is spent on experiences and connections Using decision trees, flow charts, icons, and other graphics, Less shows how minimalism can be applied to any area of life--including home, wardrobe, decor, cooking, cleaning, finances, and time. Rachel Aust shows you that minimalism can be adapted to suit your own goals to help you achieve the joy of less!

Download or read book Minimalist Moms written by Diane Boden and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple Minimalism for Your Family and Your Life “Both practical and inspirational, you’ll learn how to simplify and streamline your entire life.” Morgan Tyree, @morganizewithme A collection of minimalist quotes, daily wisdom, affirmations, and meditations that you as a busy mom can use to stay focused and inspired to live a minimalist lifestyle. Make minimalist living possible for your family. Parenting is hard enough already without trying to change the way you live in one fell swoop. Diane Boden, the host of the Minimalist Moms podcast, knows that what busy moms desire are quick, daily minimalist quotes that provide inspiration and a reminder of the positive impact of minimalism. Minimalist Moms is a book of on-the-go minimalist wisdom, that gradually teaches busy parents how to embrace the core principles of minimalism —simple living, focusing on what matters, and inner calm. Thrive by living with less. Minimalism is more of a way of life than a goal to be reached. We need little reminders to help keep perspective and focus on what’s important to us. Minimalist Moms helps you aspire toward minimalism and simplify your life and home. With daily meditations that take only a few minutes to read, this is the perfect, gentle guide to getting started. In this book find: Practical advice on how to live a minimalist lifestyle emotionally, physically, and mentally Mantras that cover a range of topics, from slowing down and getting outside to habit stacking and decluttering Accessible minimalism that is applicable to any lifestyle —and any busy mother You’ve read motivational books and minimalist books like When Less Becomes More, Make Space, or Cozy Minimalist Home? Then you’ll love Minimalist Moms.

Download or read book Minimalism Discover And Learn These Beginner Tips To Adopting Minimalist Strategies To Declutter FAST written by Old Natural Ways and published by FASTLANE LLC. This book was released on 2018-11-11 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That’s probably something you hear a lot more than you should from the average person. But, going minimal is much harder than you’d think. Minimalism is a concept, and for most people, it is something that is harder to understand than you’d think.But minimalism is an exact practice that can be wonderful for you. If you’re interested in minimalism, then you’re in the right place.This guide will tell you all about minimalism for beginners, what it means, and how to do this.In this book, we’ll discuss how to be a minimalist in your home, and some small steps to get started with this. It’s hard to begin with, but once you understand how to employ minimalism in your life, you’ll be much happier, and you’ll be able to, with this as well, understand that minimalism is key, and you’ll be much happier as well.For most people, jumping on the minimalism bandwagon is very hard, because well, we all like our stuff, but with this book, we’ll outline what it takes to employ minimalism strategies into your life, so you’re happier, and can do better.

Download or read book Minimalism For Beginners Discover And Also Learn How To Use A Frugal Minimalist Strategy To Improve Your Life And Your Home written by Old Natural Ways and published by FASTLANE LLC. This book was released on 2020-01-11 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That’s probably something you hear a lot more than you should from the average person. But, going minimal is much harder than you’d think. Minimalism is a concept, and for most people, it is something that is harder to understand than you’d think.But minimalism is an exact practice that can be wonderful for you. If you’re interested in minimalism, then you’re in the right place.This guide will tell you all about minimalism for beginners, what it means, and how to do this.In this book, we’ll discuss how to be a minimalist in your home, and some small steps to get started with this. It’s hard to begin with, but once you understand how to employ minimalism in your life, you’ll be much happier, and you’ll be able to, with this as well, understand that minimalism is key, and you’ll be much happier as well.For most people, jumping on the minimalism bandwagon is very hard, because well, we all like our stuff, but with this book, we’ll outline what it takes to employ minimalism strategies into your life, so you’re happier, and can do better.

Download or read book Minimalism Beyond the Nurnberg Funnel written by John Millar Carroll and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minimalism is an action- and task-oriented approach to instruction and documentation that emphasizes the importance of realistic activities and experiences for effective learning and information seeking. Since 1990, when the approach was defined in John Carroll's The Nurnberg Funnel, much work has been done to apply, refine, and broaden the minimalist approach to technical communication. This volume presents fourteen major contributions to the current theory and practice of minimalism.Contributors evaluate the development of minimalism up to now, analyze the acceptance of minimalism by the mainstream technical communications community, report on specific innovations and investigations, and discuss future challenges and directions. The book also includes an appendix containing a bibliography of published research and development work on minimalism since 1990. Contributors Tricia Anson, R. John Brockmann, John M. Carroll, Steve Draper, David K. Farkas, JoAnn T. Hackos, Robert R. Johnson, Greg Kearsley, Barbara Mirel, Janice (Ginny) Redish, Stephanie Rosenbaum, Karl L. Smart, Hans van der Meij. Published in association with the Society for Technical Communication.

Download or read book The Sound of Silence Exploring Minimalism in Music written by Harry Tekell and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sound of Silence: Exploring Minimalism in Music delves deep into the captivating world of minimalist music, a genre that emphasizes simplicity, repetition, and gradual change. This comprehensive guide explores the origins, evolution, and key figures of minimalism, uncovering the techniques and structures that define this influential movement. From the pioneering works of La Monte Young and Terry Riley to the contemporary innovations of modern minimalists, this book provides a thorough understanding of how minimalism has shaped and continues to influence the music landscape. Each chapter examines different aspects of minimalist music, from its application in instrumental and vocal compositions to its impact on popular and electronic music. The book also explores the global reach of minimalism, its intersections with other art forms, and its ongoing evolution in the digital age. Through personal reflections, interviews, and case studies, The Sound of Silence offers both an academic and intimate look at the minimalist approach to music, making it an essential read for music enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone intrigued by the power of simplicity in sound.

Download or read book The Ashgate Research Companion to Minimalist and Postminimalist Music written by Keith Potter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years the music of minimalist composers such as La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Steve Reich and Philip Glass has, increasingly, become the subject of important musicological reflection, research and debate. Scholars have also been turning their attention to the work of lesser-known contemporaries such as Phill Niblock and Eliane Radigue, or to second and third generation minimalists such as John Adams, Louis Andriessen, Michael Nyman and William Duckworth, whose range of styles may undermine any sense of shared aesthetic approach but whose output is still to a large extent informed by the innovative work of their minimalist predecessors. Attempts have also been made by a number of academics to contextualise the work of composers who have moved in parallel with these developments while remaining resolutely outside its immediate environment, including such diverse figures as Karel Goeyvaerts, Robert Ashley, Arvo Pärt and Brian Eno. Theory has reflected practice in many respects, with the multimedia works of Reich and Glass encouraging interdisciplinary approaches, associations and interconnections. Minimalism’s role in culture and society has also become the subject of recent interest and debate, complementing existing scholarship, which addressed the subject from the perspective of historiography, analysis, aesthetics and philosophy. The Ashgate Research Companion to Minimalist and Postminimalist Music provides an authoritative overview of established research in this area, while also offering new and innovative approaches to the subject.

Download or read book Self Confidence Social Comparison Materialism Minimalism Self Love and Fulfillment 6 Books in 1 written by Grace Scott and published by Grace Scott. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grace Scott Exclusive Collection - 6 Books in 1 Bundle: 1. The Power of Not Caring 2. The Materialistic World 3. Minimalism 4. The Comparing Game 5. The Art of Inner Beauty 6. The Secret Of Creating Your Reality Download your copy of Grace Scott Exclusive Collection by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now With 1-Click" button.

Download or read book Minimalism For Beginner s Discover This Guide About How To Effectively Use Minimalism written by Old Natural Ways and published by FASTLANE LLC. This book was released on 2021-08-30 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you interested in minimalism? If so, read on. The good news is that it has been a minimalist since almost a decade now and v has learned A LOT while doing it! Here are a few of our favorite resources and tips to get you started with minimalism quickly. Let's get cracking! Minimalism is a very powerful tool. It can free up so much time that you might never have even thought about before. However, it isn't so easy as just letting go of all the stuff in your house. Getting rid of the clutter in your house is a gradual process. So it's important to pick the right approach for the first time and continue with minimalism the next time too! So, what should you do the first time you decide to give it a shot? First, get started by decluttering everything in sight that you think needs to go. Get rid of any items that are "junk" that simply takes up space. Now, clear the clutter up inside of your home too. Then take everything out. How do you do this, exactly? Well, the first step towards getting rid of the clutter in your life is to determine whether or not you want to live a minimalist lifestyle or if you would prefer to live with some clutter. Once you make that decision, you can easily move towards a minimalistic lifestyle by decluttering your home and office and getting rid of anything that doesn't need to be there. You'll have a better idea of what minimalist living is really like once you're clear about what you want from decluttering.