Review of The Pocket Guide to Minimalism

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Ah. A book after my own heart. I would ordinarily say anyone who would write this must be super-bored, but I’ve tried this type of minimalism. My biggest challenge is something you’ve identified in the review: the maintaining part.
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How minimalist is explained in this book is really simple to understand. From the game of interior design I am currently playing I was thinking minimalost is just having a blank space like in heaven :D but with nothing, as simple as that. But it shows that you do not need to discardeverything like you are doing a radical change by discarding all you see just to have space. But you not to do an organisation or you need to group your items.
It is really helpful and if it could be put like an activity of weekends in family,I think it could help to remove useless things that could be used for any other purpose like assemble all that and build something necessary or give it to those who want it.
Therefore, I would to know through this review if neutral colors only matter when it comes to minimalist style. And one of the problem and the solution I wanted to be given is about things that we don't know their use now but we think they will help us one day. How could we manage them.
Thank fof the author of such an explicit guide :escribir:
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Post by Janelydia Mwangi »

The title is so eye-catching as it captures the readers urge to connect between the three cases on the cover page that are of different sizes and designs but occupy the corner part leaving a large space empty. As you read chapter 1, one is able to understand the illustration and keep practice where they live or advise a friend. This can only be done by following the steps given in chapter 2. This book therefore embraces any type of audience. Congrats on BOTD!
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Post by Maroy Gloria Ailly »

Being an aspiring minimalist, this book is really of importance to me. I will ensure it's in my to read shelf and I must read it. Thank you for this review.
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Minimalism is basically for everything in life. I can say that even in real life, we need to let go that which we don't need, be it toxic relationships, negativity, laziness and many more. I'm a graphic designer and this principle is handy, too. I however like to keep junks like old cables, electronics and even utensils, an irony, but I would really want to read this book.
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I have a book on minimalism .. so am impressed by this work.
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I think that even though I don’t lead a “minimalist” lifestyle, my possessions are kept to only what I need. I really try not to push my views on others (I may not be successful).
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Post by Chinelo Ani »

Thanks for the review, it was very informative. I am eager to read this book because of your concise explanation, and it's a good thing there were no spoilers, for I would have felt like I'd already read the book and therefore, see no reason to actually read it. I especially like the fact that the book has only sixty-four pages. You're right, self help books are to be kept small, and besides, it clearly embodies the minimalistic message it is trying to convey.
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I like that the author offered readers a gradual path to minimalism. It is commendable that Katy Moeggenberg instructs readers to emphasize and retain only those items that are essential to them.
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Post by Precious_pearl75 »

Based on the review,this is a self help book,for those who want to minimise their lifestyles.
The fact that the book is short, concise and brief made me love the book more.
Thanks for the great review,and congratulations on BODT.
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Post by Blessing O 2 »

This is a great book to read. Being a minimalist keeps you from the stress of having unnecessary items, and makes you keep only things which are important. Thanks for the review.
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"The Pocket Guide to Minimalism" by Katy Moeggenberg. A very interesting book, motivating, teaches about contentment and talks about having to much of unnecessary items, thinking, thoughts that needs to be eliminated and having a clear focus of the little ones we have already and within. Congrats on BOTD.
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Post by Larisa Hristova »

I'm glad to see this book. It looks just like it was written for me. Rational thinking is something I highly value. I am certain I will learn from reading this. In any case, I will compare my rational lifestyle with that of the author. I appreciate that she has kept to the principle of minimalism when it comes to her book's length. Excellent review.
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Post by Gabriella H »

This seems like a good book for people looking to become minimalists and more organized. I think the fact that it's really short will make it easy for people to get right to it instead of procrastinating. Thanks for the detailed review!
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Post by Chinaka94 »

In an effort to be minimalist with words, the author goes straight to the point. Sounds like my kind of book.
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