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161 " There may be times when competition is appropriate, but life is not one of them. We have all been thrown together at this exact moment on this planet. And the sooner we stop competing against others to "win," the faster we can start working together to figure it out. The first and most important step in overcoming the habit of competition is to routinely appreciate and compliment the contribution of others. "
― Joshua Becker , Clutterfree with Kids
162 " You can’t change the past, you can only learn from it. "
― Joshua Becker
163 " Impress people by being intentional with your money. It's way better than trying to impress people by wasting your money on expensive stuff you don't need. "
164 " This is what makes the unexamined life so dangerous. We think we are living life to the fullest but we aren’t. Instead, we are often trading long-term purpose for short-term pleasure. "
― Joshua Becker , The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own
165 " You might get 85 years on this planet—don’t spend 65 paying off a lifestyle you can’t afford.—Cait Flanders "
― Joshua Becker , The Minimalist Home: A Room-By-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life
166 " If I were to die today, would caring for this room and its contents be a burden to others? Or have I gotten it to a point that it would not be burdensome for them? "
167 " As a result of my experience on that summer day as well as similar experiences I’ve seen repeated many times, I have some advice for you: If you’re getting rid of things to simplify your lifestyle, don’t try selling them. It’s not worth the trouble. Selling everything brings extra burden and stress to the minimizing process. "
168 " There are better places to find pride than in stockpiles of unnecessary possessions. "
169 " The number of shopping centers in the U.S. surpassed the number of high schools back in 1987.4 The average size of the American home has more than doubled over the past 50 years.5 One out of every 10 households in our country rents a storage unit to house their excess belongings. "
170 " It’s better to have extra time on your hands and extra money in your pocket than extra stuff in your closet. "
171 " The minimalism that works for us is almost certainly going to look different than the minimalism that works for you. "
172 " Don’t assume you’re on the right road just because it’s a well-beaten path. "
173 " Your Computer Screen Computers, even with all their time-saving devices, can actually become one of the most distracting things in our life. In order to keep your computer use stream-lined, I recommend these simplifying techniques: • Clear your email inbox every day. • Uninstall unused software. • Use folders to sort documents. • Hide desktop icons. • Use a simple word-processor. • Limit your time on social networking sites. "
― Joshua Becker , Simplify: 7 Guiding Principles to Help Anyone Declutter Their Home and Life
174 " May the inheritance you leave for your children be greater than material wealth. "
175 " I have seen countless lives radically changed by the simple notion that we don’t need to own nearly as much stuff as we think we need. "
176 " You don’t have to live like everyone else. In fact, you’ll probably be happier if you don’t. "
177 " You don’t need more space. You need less stuff. #minimalisthome "
178 " Think less about who you were. Focus more on who you are becoming. #minimalisthome "
179 " When you begin helping others, sharing your money, possessions, and time, you will find yourself learning to be content. The practice will give youa finer appreciation for what you own, who you are, and what you have to offer. "
180 " When we made a commitment to buy fewer things, we opened up our lives to the opportunity of owning nicer things. Take your wardrobe for example: if you are like most, you have 25 mediocre shirts hanging in your closet – even though you really only wear 10 of them and truly love even less. "