A Year of Living Simply - The joys of a life less complicated - Kate Humble
Summary
- Interesting book about a year of living a 'simpler' life though she clearly has enough assets to do this without hassle.
How I discovered it
- I have been trying to read books on minimalism and simplification.
How the book changed me
- I am really trying to simplify my life more - this gave me some more ideas and motivation. I think the most interesting thing out of this was learning about earthship houses.
Details
- Maintenance appears dull in comparison to innovation
- Circular or spaceship economy vs linear economy
- Be comfortable giving compliments
- Social media gives the illusion of community without the practical benefits
- House loan or mortgage narrows options for the next 30 years
Quotes
- There is some of the same fitness in a mans building his own house that there is in a bird building its own nest - Henry David Thoreau
- Of all the means which are procured by wisdom to ensure happiness throughout the whole of life, by far the most important is the acquisition of friends - Epicurus