The More of Less Quotes

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“Will Rogers once said, “Too many people spend money they haven’t earned to buy things they don’t want to impress people they don’t like.”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“When you begin helping others, sharing your money, possessions, and time, you will find yourself learning to be content. The practice will give you
a finer appreciation for what you own, who you are, and what you have to offer.”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“life is about choices, but some choices are more valuable than others. Some things matter more. Some things matter less. There is greater life available for those who recognize the difference. And there are some endeavors worth sacrificing everything for. This principle lies at the very foundation of minimalism. There are more valuable pursuits available to us than the purchase and accumulation of material possessions. And when we begin to recognize these opportunities, removing every distraction that’s keeping us from them doesn’t feel like sacrifice. It feels like the smartest thing we could do with our lives right now.”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“Those who experience the greatest joy are the ones who seek to implement wise and healthy habits in all aspects of their being. Because when they do, they are equipped to accomplish more with their lives than they ever imagined. And accomplishing things with our lives is what minimalism is all about. I’ve said it from the beginning: minimalism frees us up to pursue big dreams in our lives.”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“Appearance isn’t what matters most. More importantly, our physical bodies are the instruments through which we accomplish our purpose in this world. Whether you or I desire to be a good parent, a spiritual mentor, a world traveler, a successful businessperson, or anything else, our bodies’ condition is either an asset or a liability. This implies that we need to make an important change in our thinking. We do not care for our bodies simply for vanity’s sake or to fill an emotional void within us. We care for our bodies so we can more effectively accomplish what we most want to do with our lives. This line of thinking drives us to make healthy choices:”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“I like what Gary Thomas, the author of Every Body Matters, says: we need to “stop treating our bodies like ornaments — with all the misguided motivations often displayed by those who build their bodies out of pride and ambition — and start treating our bodies like instruments”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“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

“Jesus was saying, “Sell your possessions and give to the poor because your things are an unnecessary burden to you! They are keeping you from experiencing the eternal, abundant life you are asking me about. Own less stuff. Your things are keeping you from becoming all that you were intended to become.”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“Getting rid of what you don’t need is the first step toward crafting the life you want.”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“Minimalism is not necessarily the same as frugality. It is a philosophy recognizing that owning more stuff is not better; owning better stuff is better.”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“Not only are my possessions not bringing happiness into my life; even worse, they are actually distracting me from the things that do!”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“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.”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“Gratitude is a discipline, not an emotion. Work hard to develop this habit in your life.”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“We do not care for our bodies simply for vanity’s sake or to fill an emotional void within us. We care for our bodies so we can more effectively accomplish what we most want to do with our lives.”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“If an activity, a decision, or a habit is not bringing us closer to our purpose and passion, then we should remove it. Because most of the time it is only distracting us from what really matters.”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned to buy things they don’t want to impress people they don’t like.”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“By setting one price at the top of the range, they make everything else look cheaper. In retail, this is accomplished by pricing one item significantly higher than similar items next to it (large-screen televisions, for example).”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“MINIMALISM: the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from them”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“Consider what happens to us when we choose to serve others: life flips upside down. In helping others rather than seeking our own gain, we find greater freedom. We live lives of less stress, less anxiety, and less frustration. We begin to feel more fulfilled, more complete, more alive. Living for others abolishes our need for a pecking order. It lifts a great weight off our shoulders because we no longer seek power and mastery over others. We know what we’re doing, and we know it matters. We have contentment and purpose.”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“Consequently, gratitude is more valuable to us as an intentional habit than as a spontaneous response. And so it’s a good thing that gratitude is an attitude we can cultivate through attention and discipline. It requires practice when it’s easy and even more practice when it’s difficult. The more we train ourselves to that end, the more we are able to access it when we need it.”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

“Consequently, gratitude is more valuable to us as an intentional habit than as a spontaneous response. And”
― Joshua Becker, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own