Lifestyle Design Books

June 5, 2014

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I really love to read about the lifestyles of others, how they’ve made changes for the better, and particularly if we can adapt these changes to our own lives. I thought I’d list some of my favourite lifestyle design books for others to consume.

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Table of Contents

You can buy Happiness, Tammy Strobel

You can buy Happiness, Tammy Strobel, who took minimalism to what some would call an extreme with her tiny house. I love a lot of things about what she did and I can really understand why they did it. I’m not altogether sure this is where my idea of minimalism is taking me though.

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This I know, Susannah Conway

This I know, Susannah Conway – A really rather interesting story of how a sudden death can have have both a negative and positive outcome and how it affects our lives as the healing process takes place. Anyone who’s suffered a sudden death of a loved one, or recovered from depression, will be able to relate to what she writes. I love the fact she’s a fellow Polaroid fan too, and the resultant photographs adorn the pages.

The 4 Hour Work Week, Tim Ferriss

The 4 Hour Work Week, Tim Ferris – I can’t remember how many times I’ve read this book, at least a dozen so far. I read it again while on holiday and to some extent its been a guide to me changing my lifestyle. Its full of real practical advice. I ended up buying a number of kindle and paper versions and have given many copies to friends.

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The $100 Startup, Chris Guillebeau

The $100 Startup – Chris Guillebeau – Both my business partner and I read this without either of us knowing so. We found each other quoting ideas from it in a meeting shortly afterward. We both like the principles in the book and use many of them in our own business. I’ve very much become a fan of Chris and read his other book detailed below.

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The Art of Non-Conformity – written by Chris Guillebeau, is a captivating exploration of alternative lifestyles and serves as the precursor to the popular book, The $100 Startup. Crafted in an engaging and relatable language, it delves into the various ideals, principles, and actions that have inspired me personally. This eye-opening read encourages readers to challenge societal norms and embrace their own unique paths, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life.

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Be a Free Range Human – Marianne Cantwell, is an enlightening book by Marianne Cantwell, demonstrating that you genuinely don’t have to be trapped in a 9-5 job. Cantwell is the originator of the term “portfolio career,” which I hadn’t encountered so clearly defined before. I truly wish this insightful book had been available when I was grappling with and reevaluating my own lifestyle choices and professional path.

Entrepreneur Revolution – Daniel Priestly – will probably sit in one of my all time lifestyle favourites along with The 4 Hour Work Week and The $100 Startup. I started reading this at about 7:30am one morning and had finished it by 11:20am, I just couldn’t put it down. There’s a great deal of lessons to learn and I wish I’d read when building my own business. I loved the practical exercises in the 10 Challenges, the building of the ATM model and the inspiration to just produce output and get work ‘out there’. In most cases I read the kindle versions, but given that I’ve read and re-read many of these books, I also ended up buying paperback versions too.

A similar page on lifestyle books appeared on my Minimalist website in March 2013

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