The More of Less by Joshua Becker Summary
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Discover why Joshua Becker's "The More of Less" sparked a minimalism revolution, inspiring thousands to discard 60% of their possessions. Can owning fewer things really create more freedom, money, and happiness? This counterintuitive bestseller proves less truly becomes more.
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The Day Everything Changed
A Vermont garage. A Saturday morning. A five-year-old playing alone in the backyard. Joshua Becker was drowning in stuff-surrounded by boxes, tools, sporting equipment, and forgotten purchases that had somehow multiplied like weeds. Hours passed as he sorted through the mess, missing precious time with his son. Then his elderly neighbor leaned over the fence and mentioned her daughter: "She's a minimalist. Doesn't keep much at all." That offhand comment hit like lightning. Becker looked at the mountain of possessions spread across his driveway, then at his son playing alone, and realized his stuff wasn't bringing happiness-it was stealing it. Within months, the Beckers eliminated half their belongings. What began as one family's awakening became a movement, with Becker's blog reaching millions and challenging a fundamental assumption of modern life: that more is better.
What Minimalism Actually Means
Your Minimalism, Your Way
The Culture That Keeps Us Buying
Why We Really Buy Things
Taking the First Steps
Living With Less, Living With More
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