Listen free for 30 days
-
The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
- Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
- Categories: Relationships, Parenting & Personal Development, Personal Development
People who bought this also bought...
-
Zen Habits
- Handbook for Life
- By: Leo Babauta
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 63
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 52
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 51
The Zen Habits Handbook for Life is a compilation of Leo Babauta's best articles on living from a Zen Habits perspective. What will this book teach you to do? Basically the same things that Zen Habits aims for overall: how to simplify your life, how to live a happier life, how to be more productive with less stress, how to achieve your dreams. The book includes chapters on decluttering, single-tasking, eliminating nonessentials, planning your day, clearing your inbox, getting motivated, cultivating compassion, boosting self-confidence, living consciously, and much more!
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Awesome
- By Gregorious on 13-04-13
-
The Essential Motivation Handbook
- By: Leo Babauta, Eric Hamm
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
- Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 5
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 3
-
Story3 out of 5 stars 3
I've long wanted to put together a motivation book - I get emails and comments from readers every day in need of motivation to reach a goal, to stay focused, to exercise, to be productive, to just get up off their butts and do something. But I wanted to add something, add value greater than I already offer on Zen Habits. And so I turned to Eric Hamm of the Motivate Thyself blog, and found the perfect partner for this book. Eric writes about motivation all the time - it's the lifeblood of his blog, and what he lives every day.
-
Zen to Done
- The Ultimate Simple Productivity System
- By: Leo Babauta
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 28
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 23
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 22
Zen To Done (ZTD) is a system that is at once simple, and powerful, and will help you develop the habits that keep all of your tasks and projects organized, that keep your workday simple and structured, that keep your desk and email inbox clean and clear, and that keep you doing what you need to do, without distractions. This book was written for those who want to get their lives organized and actually execute the things on their to-do list by changing existing habits.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
ok, talks too much about GTD...
- By Daniel Johnston on 21-03-16
-
Focus
- A Simplicity Manifesto in the Age of Distraction
- By: Leo Babauta
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
- Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 12
"At the heart of this simple book lies the key to many of the struggles we face these days, from being productive and achieving our goals, to getting healthy and fit in the face of fast food and inactivity, to finding simplicity and peace amidst chaos and confusion. That key itself is simple: focus. Our ability to focus will allow us to create in ways that perhaps we haven’t in years. It’ll allow us to slow down and find peace of mind. (Leo Babauta)
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Simply excellent!
- By Sean on 23-12-12
-
The Effortless Life
- A Concise Manual for Contentment, Mindfulness, and Flow
- By: Leo Babauta
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11
This book shares ways to make life less of a struggle, to help you find contentment in a world where little exists, to instill a bit of mindfulness in an age of distractions. If you’ve had problems with frustration, struggle, dstraction, anger, impatience, unhappiness, relationships, goals, work, being present… this book is for you.
-
Minimalism
- Live a Meaningful Life, Second Edition
- By: Ryan Nicodemus, Joshua Fields Millburn
- Narrated by: Justin Malik
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 199
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 178
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 176
Minimalism is the thing that gets us past the things that clutter our lives so we can make room for life's most important things - which actually aren't things at all. At age 30, best friends Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus walked away from their six-figure corporate careers, jettisoned most of their material possessions, and started focusing on what's truly important.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Questionable Advice
- By Mat_H on 14-08-19
-
Zen Habits
- Handbook for Life
- By: Leo Babauta
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 63
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 52
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 51
The Zen Habits Handbook for Life is a compilation of Leo Babauta's best articles on living from a Zen Habits perspective. What will this book teach you to do? Basically the same things that Zen Habits aims for overall: how to simplify your life, how to live a happier life, how to be more productive with less stress, how to achieve your dreams. The book includes chapters on decluttering, single-tasking, eliminating nonessentials, planning your day, clearing your inbox, getting motivated, cultivating compassion, boosting self-confidence, living consciously, and much more!
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Awesome
- By Gregorious on 13-04-13
-
The Essential Motivation Handbook
- By: Leo Babauta, Eric Hamm
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
- Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 5
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 3
-
Story3 out of 5 stars 3
I've long wanted to put together a motivation book - I get emails and comments from readers every day in need of motivation to reach a goal, to stay focused, to exercise, to be productive, to just get up off their butts and do something. But I wanted to add something, add value greater than I already offer on Zen Habits. And so I turned to Eric Hamm of the Motivate Thyself blog, and found the perfect partner for this book. Eric writes about motivation all the time - it's the lifeblood of his blog, and what he lives every day.
-
Zen to Done
- The Ultimate Simple Productivity System
- By: Leo Babauta
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 28
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 23
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 22
Zen To Done (ZTD) is a system that is at once simple, and powerful, and will help you develop the habits that keep all of your tasks and projects organized, that keep your workday simple and structured, that keep your desk and email inbox clean and clear, and that keep you doing what you need to do, without distractions. This book was written for those who want to get their lives organized and actually execute the things on their to-do list by changing existing habits.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
ok, talks too much about GTD...
- By Daniel Johnston on 21-03-16
-
Focus
- A Simplicity Manifesto in the Age of Distraction
- By: Leo Babauta
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
- Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 12
"At the heart of this simple book lies the key to many of the struggles we face these days, from being productive and achieving our goals, to getting healthy and fit in the face of fast food and inactivity, to finding simplicity and peace amidst chaos and confusion. That key itself is simple: focus. Our ability to focus will allow us to create in ways that perhaps we haven’t in years. It’ll allow us to slow down and find peace of mind. (Leo Babauta)
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Simply excellent!
- By Sean on 23-12-12
-
The Effortless Life
- A Concise Manual for Contentment, Mindfulness, and Flow
- By: Leo Babauta
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11
This book shares ways to make life less of a struggle, to help you find contentment in a world where little exists, to instill a bit of mindfulness in an age of distractions. If you’ve had problems with frustration, struggle, dstraction, anger, impatience, unhappiness, relationships, goals, work, being present… this book is for you.
-
Minimalism
- Live a Meaningful Life, Second Edition
- By: Ryan Nicodemus, Joshua Fields Millburn
- Narrated by: Justin Malik
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 199
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 178
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 176
Minimalism is the thing that gets us past the things that clutter our lives so we can make room for life's most important things - which actually aren't things at all. At age 30, best friends Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus walked away from their six-figure corporate careers, jettisoned most of their material possessions, and started focusing on what's truly important.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Questionable Advice
- By Mat_H on 14-08-19
Summary
"What is a minimalist life? It's one that is stripped of the unnecessary, to make room for that which gives you joy. It's a removal of clutter in all its forms, leaving you with peace and freedom and lightness. A minimalist values quality, not quantity, in all forms." So writes Leo Babauta, the creator of Zen Habits and author of The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life. A joy to read, this little book will help you clear out clutter, be content with less, and simplify your life - with tips on everything from creating a minimalist workspace to going paperless. In short, it will help you enjoy a simpler, happier life!
More from the same
What listeners say about The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life
Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- C. E. Scurr
- 21-12-16
Delivered again
Leo Babauta always has something to say that makes life just a little bit richer.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 05-09-20
Good, quick listen
Really enjoyed this audio book. To the point with some good ideas to implement
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- margaret
- 09-04-12
Inspiring
I loved this audio. I refer to it again and again. There is always some thing to learn from it. I really love rational minimalism and this is wonderful way to start and continue with it.
5 people found this helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 13-11-16
Some good points but a little radical
Some of the points were good and clear. When he dove into eating and working out, as an athlete I felt he should have not commented on this as these areas are very personal to the individual.
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 15-01-17
Good Advice
This a great audiobook filled with advice on how to live a minimalist lifestyle. The author covers most aspects of life that can benefit from reducing materialism.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance2 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 27-01-21
A good starting point, but the narrator...
Great information for those wanting to begin with the minimalist lifestyle. The narrator sounds like a robot which makes it difficult to focus on the info. I had to go back and listen to parts because his voice is so distracting. I'd much rather listen to Leo read his own book.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Emma Shipp
- 08-10-20
very well done in a minimalist form
everything about this book was great! I would recommend this book to anyone who would like a complete understanding of minimalism. especially if they are beginner. well done.
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- ElBoujbaoui, Saphouan
- 04-07-20
Minimalist life way
Leo is explaining his way in to have a minimalist way : Alone, family, work, etc...
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Daniel Vermeer
- 10-12-19
Gradual, peaceful, logical
Gradual, peaceful and logical progression to minimalism without any feeling of insistence or overwhelming feeling! Excellent as a reminder of back to basics as well!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 04-04-19
short chapters
the book has good paseing and good energy in the reading. While I can find the information online, it's nice having it contained in one audiobook. How I use the book is while listening I de-clutter. Good book for the price.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- condiosluzverde
- 10-07-18
useful.
This sentence fulfills Audible's fifteen word minimum requurement for customer reviews and has no content.
-
Overall2 out of 5 stars
-
Performance1 out of 5 stars
-
Story1 out of 5 stars
- Lorestream
- 31-10-16
Robotic narration, obvious advice
While Babauta has a few gems of insight, this admitted collection of blog posts is largely composed of fairly obvious advice - though as someone who doles out advice on how to reduce expenses and the importance of savings at work I am admittedly a bit biased there. The few useful bits come early on and the point of continuing drops off swiftly.
Additionally, Fred Stella's narration is stilted and robotic. I do appreciate his enunciation, but he takes it a bit far, and in the few places where Babauta uses some dry humor rather than reiteration that his advice may not apply to you, which may have actually made me chuckle, Stella's emotionless delivery sucks the humor out.
On the whole, quite disappointing.
2 people found this helpful