“YOLO” ("You only live once”) could have been the subtitle of Joshua Becker’s 2022 book “Things That Matter.” Except, if it were, it wouldn’t be a call to live wildly. On the contrary, it would mean, “You only live once—so make sure you don’t waste it. Make sure you live mindfully, meaningfully, and morally.”
The book takes the principles of minimalism for which Becker is known and applies them more broadly and philosophically. This isn’t just another book about owning less stuff; it’s a book that helps us understand why owning less stuff is important. Becker demonstrates that by getting rid of excess stuff—and a host of other distractions he examines in the book—we become free to live a truly meaningful and impactful life, a life with fewer regrets at the end of it.
