the rich man…

by joshua becker

The rich man isn’t the one who has the most, but rather the one who needs the least.

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Jarrod@ Optimistic Journey March 27, 2010 at 10:30 pm: Great quote! Food for thought, it reminds us that we live in a world where most people have a need for more. We should all take on the mindset of the rich man!

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nicole 86 March 28, 2010 at 5:38 am: So the richest men can not be ladies :-)))

a lady on her vay to wealth. !

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Pieter Kubben March 28, 2010 at 6:44 am: AKA: The rich man is not the one who has what he wants, but rather the one who wants what he has…

Personally, the whole concept of minimalism seems to be a great way of reconnecting with myself and my needs, and forgetting about unnecessary (or even unwanted) material luxury. Of course “unnecessary” is arbitrary, but at least it helps redefining.

It starts to decomplicate my life, even within a couple of weeks.

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John Sifferman March 29, 2010 at 9:10 am: That’s been posted on a sticky note in my office for years. Good reminder!

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Bob March 29, 2010 at 10:25 am: “He who knows he has enough is rich.” Lao-Tzu

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Rod March 30, 2010 at 9:20 pm: OOOH I like that one…That one goes on the fridge for sure! .I am thinking of becoming a minimalist but I don’t think I can give up my I Phone…..or my Fender Strat….Can I keep SOME of my cool stuff or do I have to get rid of it all…Thoughts?

signed

Lost Cause

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joshua becker March 31, 2010 at 9:33 am: lost cause,

try reading this: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/02/16/find-a-rational-minimalism-that-works-for-you/

i think it will help you find the freedom to pursue a rational minimalism that works for you.

joshua

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