Joshua Becker has a fantastic article out, entitled “7 Minimalist Lessons I’ve Learned From My Kids.” A quick snippet:
A funny thing happens after holidays. A mountain of new toys enter my childrens’ lives. The toys are initially meant with incredible excitement. However, after two or three days, they are pushed to the side as my kids return to the tried-and-true toys they had been playing with long before the holiday ever occurred.
Kids are absolutely fascinating creatures. We’re always trying to teach them how the world works… but really we should all spend more time learning from kids. They haven’t been corrupted by the world that we know and live in – they live in their own, much simpler world.
You’ve probably heard of a little e-book called Minimalist Business, written by Everette Bogue. It was on sale briefly a few weeks (months?) ago, to test the waters. The reviews have been solid, and Everett even took some advice from early readers to improve the book.
Now, if you’re unfamiliar with Everett, this cat a hardcore minimalist. I’m talking the kind of guy who owns a ridiculously low amount of stuff, and travels across the country on a whim. He takes minimalism to an extreme that doesn’t suit me.
And that’s okay.
You and I don’t have to agree with how this cat chooses to live his life. That doesn’t mean that we can’t learn from him though, and this book is a pretty great chance to do just that. See, this guy’s approach to business is what allows him to live the life he wants. Location independent. Traveling when he wants.
Sure, you say, those things don’t interest you.
Fine, they don’t do much for me either. But what does interest you? What would you do differently in your life if you could?
Perhaps operating a minimalist business could help you achieve your life’s goals. Whether that’s traveling the world, quitting your 9-5, or just earning some extra coin. Keeping your expenses low is key. Re-learning what a business is and what it takes is huge. Minimalist Business can help you with this.
So, what’s it cost?
Of course it isn’t free. Nothing good is. Except the wonderful articles here at Simple Llama. (Shameless plug, anyone?)
There are two choices: The basic, e-book only version will set you back a cool $37. Not too bad. If you want the pimped-out e-book and 30-day Quick Start Guide, that’s another ten spot.
So, less than forty bucks. Not chump change, but if it helps you get started on a minimalist business of your own? Why not?
The Guarantee – it’s a whopper
Everett calls it the Forever Guarantee. In his own words:
Paypal only allows for refunds up to 60-days, but I don’t care. I’ll send you a check if I have to in order to get your money back to you.
So if you read it, and it’s not what you expected, request a refund. Any time. Still not sure? Read the first 37 pages free. Thirty seven pages of the book – no cost to you. If you don’t like how it starts, don’t buy it.
I love minimalism. Making money is necessary to live. Putting them both together just makes sense.
