★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review
Joshua Becker has made his name as a proponent of minimalism. His new book examines internal and external distractions that divert our energy from things that truly matter in life.

Though each person has a unique design and special place in the world, there are some common experiences and values. Whether we get smaller through hurts and fears, whether we're chasing money or security, living life with meaning requires intentionality.

Becker lays out some of the ways that we are pulled aside form purposeful living and encourages the reader to work through some exercises that clarify what you want and how to get there.

Learn how to leave your mark ... not in money or emotions or society's view of success. But in a life worth living. Excellent for those at a crossroads, those feeling empty despite external success, and those in transition. This is your chance to find out things that matter most.

Joshua Becker has been writing about minimalism and intentional living for over 10 years. He has written on his blog as well as several previous books and I have followed him most of that time. This book expands beyond minimizing possessions to the important topic of living an intentional, meaningful life. He shows that minimizing possessions is a means, not an end in itself. He also writes about the distractions of life, such as leisure, possessions, money, technology and happiness, which can hinder people from pursuing their higher purposes. The book has chapters that take a deep dive in each of these areas to help the reader reduce some of these distractions. The final chapter is encouragement to discover the meaning and purpose in the reader's live and then pursue that.
As someone who is on the path to living in a simpler way and trying to find more meaning in life, I very much enjoyed this book. I recommend it to anyone who is feeling overwhelmed in any aspect of their lives for good ideas of how to reduce is and do more of what they want.
I received a complementary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.