Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
Essential
Joshua Fields Millburn · 2015
73/100
👍 Worth It
The Minimalists built a real philosophy here, not just a decluttering trend, and 'love people, use things' is a moral core worth sitting with. The seven-theme essay format means you can dip in rather than commit to a cover-to-cover read, and Millburn's conversational style is welcoming to newcomers. Devoted fans of TheMinimalists.com will find familiar ground, but as a curated introduction to the minimalism mindset this collection earns its place.
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safety95
substance68
craft72
originality62
accuracy78
hype78
age-fit82
human-eye72
Penny’s verdict73
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