This September, our team met for our company’s professional development book club to discuss “Minimalism” by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. I was particularly excited for this read, as I had incorporated aspects of the minimalist philosophy into my own life over the past years, and have seen firsthand its impact on reducing stress, increasing focus, and being present in the moment. Our workforce manager, Amber Satola, has also seen the positive effects of minimalism on her own life and uses a “one in, one out” rule when she purchases a new piece of clothing for her closet. This practice creates open space for new pieces to be appreciated, while previous items are donated to bring more value to a new owner. Amber even got to meet the authors during their Less is Now Podcast Tour in 2017.
Pictured left to right: Joshua, Amber, and Ryan
In true minimalist fashion, I broke the book down into three key takeaways for living a more simple, meaningful life.