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Two years ago, we became minimalists. We made the decision to intentionally minimize our possessions and simplify our life.
Since then, we have been on a journey to understand what that means for us and our two children. The process of simplification has since made its way into our goals, time commitments, parenting strategy, and our marriage. Essentially, it has influenced all of the important relationships in our life. Along the way, we noticed that healthy relationships are absolutely essential to a simplified life.
And that led us to write our brand-new e-book, Inside-Out Simplicity.
Be ready. This book goes well beyond the external fixes to our complicated lives and focuses on the heart issues required for a simplified life. It is based on the premise that a truly simplified lifestyle begins in a person’s soul. And it will help the reader find an inside-out simplicity by focusing on the key life-changing principles necessary in their most important relationships.
Some of the topics and principles covered in the book will help you:
- Discover why healthy relationships are essential to a simplified life.
- Live intentionally embracing contentment, gratitude, and humility.
- Promote generosity, kindness, service, and forgiveness as a way of life.
- Find greater simplicity in your marriage by focusing on the essential building blocks.
- Be intentional in your dealings with your children and family.
PREVIEW/PURCHASE
To preview the first 16 pages of the book and see the Table of Contents, read more here.
In just a matter of seconds, you can begin reading Inside-Out Simplicity. As a special offer to Becoming Minimalist readers, the cost is just $11.99. And you can use paypal or credit card.
On August 26, the price will settle in at $15.99. So be among the first to grab the e-book today.
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Hey Joshua I like the idea of focusing on the relationship side that comes along with minimalism. I haven’t seen too many books like that and it sounds great. Congrats on finishing this e-book.
May I ask why the price of the book is set as consumerist figure of $x.99
Regards
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hmm, i have no good response. you raise a good point.
As a potential purchaser and wannabe minimalist, I see no problem with the price of x.99 or x.97 or x.00 . Minimalists are all human and have family to take care of, their work should be compensated. The price of $12 for the book is a steal for buyers, and Joshua even gives a change of $0.01. What more can you ask for, boy.
Had the pleasure of reading the new book this afternoon. Amazing. Changed my thinking and outlook… A profound thanks…
I read the interview about the book on farbeyondthestars.com and I am motivated to buy and read the book and here are my comments regarding the interview:
This is very interesting specially the topic of adopting a minimalistic lifestyle when you have children. I have decided this is something I want to do and have started taking baby steps toward this goal, but my situation not only involves children, but teenage children compounded with the fact that I am 55 years old and live in a well-off area of the country.
As I get older and look around our world today I am convinced that “wanting more” stuff is not where it is, at least not for me.
I live in a wealthy area surrounded by very wealthy people and these are the kind of people my kids are hanging around with and I get a bit worried when my kids come home after spending time with their friends and describe with excitement the homes, cars and stuff that their friends have that we don’t have. I tell my kids, we have a happy home, we have what we need and don’t see the need for that stuff, I also tell them that they only see the stuff and the surface of things, but that they don’t really know the whole story. I think they get the picture. We have a little plaque at the entrance of our house that says:
“We might not have it all together, but together we have it all”
I think this is what I would advise people with small children that want to live a minimalist lifestyle to emphasize to their children that by having a happy family and the basic necessities of life you have all you need.
Thank you for this book. I’ve just done a quick read through and will be sharing it with my fiancee and doind a deeper read after this. Fantastic book and I’ll be suggesting it to others!
Oh and hello from one Vermonter to another! I live in Seattle now, but I graduated from Essex Junction high school and my parents and two sisters still live there.
The logo looks much better! Not so much brown is quite an improvement.
Josh,
I just came across your blog about 2wk ago. I have finally just became tired of all the clutter in house and life. I am married and have 5kids ages 19-8. I am also a great sentimentalist! with a love for memories and my children. How does one decide and thin out projects, home-made cards, love notes and such from your children? and How did you convince your kids to “weed out” their belongings? I want to instill minimalism in to my family. Life is precious and it needs to be embraced and cherished for the small amount of time we are here. I want them to live life for the beauty and love of it, not for objects and possessions. Any information to help me along this path would be great! I am purchasing your e-book also.
Ginger
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