Mr. Simplicity's Favorite Books

  The Simplicity Lifestyle  A Brief Book Summary Of “Stop Overthinking” by Nick Trenton “More alarming than this, overthinking can completely warp your perception of events in time, shaping your personality in ways that mean you are more risk averse, more negatively focused and less resilient. When you’re constantly tuned into Stress FM you are not actually consciously aware and available in the present moment to experience life as it is. You miss out on countless potential feelings of joy, gratitude, connection and creativity because of your relentless focus on what could go wrong, or what has gone wrong.”  -“Stop Overthinking” by Nick Trenton "Stop Overthinking" by Nick Trenton is a self-help book that aims to help readers overcome their tendency to overthink and master their thoughts. The book provides practical advice, tips, and techniques to help readers stop worrying excessively and start living their lives with greater mindfulness, clarity, and peace. Trenton arg...

  The Simplicity Lifestyle  A Brief Book Summary Of “Mindfulness for Beginners” by Dr. Kabat-Zinn “It's very important as a beginner that you understand right from the start that meditation is about befriending your thinking, about holding it gently in awareness, no matter what is on your mind in a particular moment. It is not about shutting off your thoughts or changing them in any way." -“Mindfulness for Beginners” by Dr. Kabat-Zinn In "Mindfulness for Beginners," Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn provides a step-by-step guide to the practice of mindfulness meditation. Drawing upon his decades of experience teaching mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), this book offers practical advice and insights for both beginners and experienced meditators. The first few chapters of the book establish a foundational understanding of mindfulness, defining it as "paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally." Dr. Kabat-Zinn empha...

  The Simplicity Lifestyle  Listen To Blog Post  A Brief Book Summary Of “Things That Matter” by Joshua Becker “It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it. Life is long enough, and a sufficiently generous amount has been given to us for the highest achievements if it were all well invested. But when it is wasted in heedless luxury and spent on no good activity, we are forced at last by death’s final constraint to realize that it has passed away before we knew it was passing.”  -“Things That Matter” by Joshua Becker “Things That Matter” is a thoughtful and inspiring book written by Joshua Becker, a minimalist writer and blogger who aims to help readers live a simpler, more intentional life by focusing on what truly matters. The book is a collection of 75 essays that cover a wide range of topics, including minimalism, gratitude, purpose, relationships, and more. Becker begins by challenging readers to question their beliefs and prioriti...

  The Simplicity Lifestyle  Listen To Blog Post  A Brief Book Summary Of “You are Here” by Thich Nhat Hanh “Don’t wait to start living. Live now! Your life should be real in this very moment.”  -“You are Here” by Thich Nhat Hanh Thich Nhat Hanh's "You Are Here" is a guide to mindfulness that teaches readers to live fully in each moment. The book is organized into six chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of mindfulness practice. The first chapter, "Mindfulness is the Miracle," introduces readers to the power of mindfulness. Hanh explains that mindfulness allows us to see the world as it truly is, rather than through the filter of our thoughts and emotions. Hanh teaches readers how to use their breath as a tool for mindfulness. He explains that by focusing on the breath, we can calm our minds and find peace in the present moment. Hanh introduces readers to the practice of walking meditation. This practice involves walking slowly and mindfully, paying att...

  The Simplicity Lifestyle  Listen To Blog Post  A Brief Book Summary Of “Mindfulness” by Mark Williams and Danny Penman  “Mindfulness meditation teaches you to recognise memories and damaging thoughts as they arise. It reminds you that they are memories. They are like propaganda, they are not real. They are not you. You can learn to observe negative thoughts as they arise, let them stay a while and then simply watch them evaporate before your eyes. And when this occurs, an extraordinary thing can happen: a profound sense of happiness and peace fills the void.”  -“Mindfulness” by Mark Williams and Danny Penman  "Mindfulness" by Mark Williams and Danny Penman is a thought-provoking and educational book that aims to help readers overcome stress, anxiety, and depression to live a happier and more fulfilling life. Grounded in scientific research, the authors explore the benefits of mindfulness practice and offer practical guidance on how to incorporate it int...

  The Simplicity Lifestyle  Listen To Blog Post  A Brief Book Summary Of “The One Thing” by Gary Keller “What is the ONE Thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” -“The One Thing” by Gary Keller “The One Thing” by Gary Keller is a self-help book that emphasizes the importance of focus and prioritization in achieving success. The book is based on the premise that we can achieve extraordinary results in our lives by concentrating on one thing at a time and avoiding distractions. The book begins by debunking the myth of multitasking. Keller argues that multitasking is a productivity killer that actually reduces our overall effectiveness. He contends that our brains are wired to focus on one task at a time and that we can achieve much greater results by dedicating our full attention to one thing. The core concept of the book is the "80/20 rule," also known as the "Pareto principle." This principle states that 80% of outcomes...

  Listen To Blog Post   The Simplicity Lifestyle  A Brief Book Summary Of “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown “Essentialism is not about how to get more things done; it’s about how to get the right things done. It doesn’t mean just doing less for the sake of less either. It is about making the wisest possible investment of your time and energy in order to operate at our highest point of contribution by doing only what is essential.”  -“Essentialism” by Greg McKeown “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown is a book that challenges the conventional way of thinking about productivity and encourages readers to focus on what matters most in life. In today’s world, people are bombarded with an endless barrage of options, opportunities, and obligations, which can lead to feelings of overwhelm and a sense of being perpetually busy but not productive. In order to combat this, McKeown argues that we need to adopt a mindset of essentialism and focus on the f...