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Things That Matter
- Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life
- Narrated by: Joshua Becker
- Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins
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#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • Discover practical steps you can take today to live a life focused on things that matter, from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home.
“Things That Matter points the way to free ourselves from the distractions of everyday life so that we can build the lives we seek to create.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project
Everywhere around you are distractions: That text you respond to quickly, just to get it out of the way. The newest money-making side hustle to cross your mind. The evening spent organizing your overflowing kitchen cupboards.
Disruptions are the enemies of a life well lived—both the new distractions of our generation and timeless ones that have existed for centuries. They all add up to make you feel restless, tired, and unfulfilled. They’re keeping you from living with joy, from accomplishing the good that only you can do.
But that can change today.
In Things That Matter, Joshua Becker uses practical exercises, questions, insights from a nationwide survey, and success stories to give you the motivation you need to:
- Identify the pursuits that matter most to you
- Align your dreams with your daily priorities
- Recognize how money and possessions keep you from happiness
- Become aware of how others’ opinions of you influence your choices
- Embrace what you’re truly passionate about instead of planning that next escape
- Figure out what to do with all those emails, notifications, and pings
- Let go of past mistakes and debilitating habits
Things That Matter is a book about living well. It’s about overcoming the chatter of a world focused on all the wrong things. It’s about rethinking the common assumptions of today to find satisfaction and fulfillment tomorrow.
How do we get to the end of our lives with minimal regrets? We set aside lesser pursuits to seek lasting meaning. And we discover the joy of doing it every day.
Critic reviews
“Packed with insights and practical examples, Things That Matter points the way to free ourselves from everyday distractions - money, possessions, past mistakes, applause, and fear - so that we can build the lives we seek to create.” (Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project)
“The thought-provoking insights and stories inside Things That Matter will help you live your one precious life with more presence, purpose, and peace.” (Rachel Macy Stafford, New York Times best-selling author of Hands Free Mama)
“Things That Matter is a must-read to recenter yourself and filter out the distractions of the world.” (Chris Norton, motivational keynote speaker featured in 7 Yards)
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- Daniela Tilbrook
- 07-11-22
Really enjoyed this book
I really enjoyed listening to this book. So much wisdom in the pages. I am looking forward to taking my life forward with less distraction on more focus on the things that matter to me. Not just less stuff but less meaningless distractions. Joshua is a very inspiring guy.
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- Anon
- 08-05-22
Great book which helped me see my priorities
Great book, worth a listen, thanks for writing it . Useful at all life stages
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- Kindle Customer
- 06-07-22
loved it- Joshua is inspirational
I follow Joshua on fb, I thought I'd try his book. listen to end over a period of 2 weeks. lots of great advice and understanding and I'm making small steps to live the life I want.
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- Marcin R
- 10-01-23
This is probably most important book for these times.
I found Joshua channel on youtube by accident, mindlessly watching different videos, slowly, I have started to think about my own life and its meaning. What is really important or should be. Look around how much of your precious time is wasted on things that doesn’t matter. Just look and think. I hope this book will help you to see clearly what is truly valuable and where to direct your attention. Thank you Joshua for showing the way to freedom. Marcin
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- ness
- 07-08-22
meaningful changes
After having read other books by Joshua Becker. I excitedly awaited this book. I have been making small meaningful changes to my life and knew this book had the potential to challenge me to make more . It has not dissappointed. After listening to Joshua on his pod casts I decided to listen on audible so that I could read the book quickly. I have a young family and need to multitask. Now that I have listened I can go back and re read and initiate meaningful changes that will be of benefit for the whole family .
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- PaulD
- 14-07-22
Excellent book if you are trying to clarify meaning and purpose in your life.
I recently discovered Joshua from his YouTube channel and thought I’d give his new book a listen. This book is so much more than just minimalism and is very appropriate for where I am in my life at the moment. Having recently read the book Essentialism this book followed on perfectly and really helped clarify where I can start using this kind of mindset to steer my life into areas which align with my values, passions and the need of others.
The chapters are very well defined and not repetitive and although you can tell faith is a big part of Joshua’s life it does not push this in the book, I’m not religious myself but try to live by similar values so all still relevant. My only criticism is I felt maybe Joshua hasn’t had much exposure to the modern corporate world of the average person and the struggle that it presents in trying to find meaning in your job whilst being a line on a spreadsheet. It could just be entirely me as this is the part of my life I’m really struggling with most lately.
Thank you for writing this book Joshua, probably the most valuable book of this type I have listened so far.
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- cee fee dunn
- 26-09-23
A must for the overwhelmed
I loved every moment of this and did the last chapter exercise…. I’m committed to making a change
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- Luciana Damasceno
- 11-05-22
A pleasant surprise
I am always sceptical of this type of book because I feel they only recook and rename old ideas. But I've been following Joshua Becker's YouTube channel for a while, so I decided to give it a go. What a pleasant surprise! This book brings so much to the table, especially when he talks about his own/others' personal experiences and how they affect his/their views and choices. The narration, done by the author himself, is also engaging. If you are looking for insights and suggestions on making the most of your life and bringing meaning to your time on this planet, I highly recommend this book.
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- Norfolkboy7
- 04-05-22
Great advice for anyone .
I have followed Joshua for sometime , since he started his blog , along with the minimalists , Courtney Carver these people have been a big influence on me since my enforced change in direction my life took and made me look at things differently. Joshua is a pastor and the book has a little religious element to it but that is him and wether you can accept that when you listen to the book that's your call , all I can say is we need more of his type in the world .
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- Gill Wilkinson
- 08-01-23
Excellent book
Just the book you need at the beginning of a year (or anytime really!). Totally gets you thinking about the things that matter, your purpose and where to put your time, energy and resources to live out what you’re really here for. So thankful for this book. May God bless you and your family more and more Joshua.
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