Book notes: Simplify. 7 Guiding Principles to Help Anyone Declutter their Home and Life, by Joshua Becker

I can look back and see why minimalism was an easy choice. Why it resonated with my soul from the very beginning:

• I was tired of spending vacation days cleaning.

• There are things in life that I value more than possessions – God, family, relationships, character...

• I enjoy clean, tidy, uncluttered rooms... but don’t like to clean. Go figure, minimalism scratches that itch.

• I enjoy minimalist design in most things – from clothes & watches to art & interior design.

• We love to entertain – minimalism keeps the house in order.

• simplify. 7 guiding principles to help anyone declutter their home and life

• I don’t fear change – becoming minimalist was definitely a life-change for us.

• We are done having children – although my kids are still very young, we have no need to “hang on to something just in case.” When they outgrow clothes, toys, or supplies, we just give them away. I’m frugal. Not cheap, frugal – there is a difference (or at least, that’s what I tell my wife).

• I love inspiring others to live a worthwhile lifestyle. Our story has now inspired hundreds of thousands of people around the world through our blog (www.becomingminimalist.com).