What is it like to live a life without distractions? This week's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast features Joshua Becker, a writer, creator, and entrepreneur at Becoming Minimalist. He is here to talk about his latest book, "Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life." Throughout the episode, we discuss Joshua's journey,, identifying distractions, re-programming, money as a stressor, becoming a minimalist,, and more.

[00.28] A brief bio – Joshua shares his journey of becoming a minimalist and discovering how excessive possessions take happiness away. 

[07.41] End of life – Joshua explains that his book is dedicated to influencing the reader on how to live their lives having fewer regrets about how they lived. 

[09.53] Heedless luxury & no good activity – The comfort that isn't necessary and the time we spend doing nothing worthy makes us question the time we wasted, says Joshua. 

[15.41] I commit myself – Staying focused every day is essential. Joshua shares the importance of having a clear goal in mind every day. 

[20.24] Identify the distractions – Joshua shares how his book helps readers to identify the distractions in their lives from doing worthy things with their time. 

[31.37] A little bit more – No matter how much money we have, we want a little more. Joshua explains why 90% of American people have stress over money. 

[45.10] Re-programming – Joshua explains how the world is trying to manipulate our existence. He further explains how to break it and re-program ourselves. 

[51.50] Childhood – Joshua dives into how your origin or childhood affects your view of possessions. He shares what people need to do to discover how they are programmed in their childhood. 

[01.01.40] Time – Joshua dives into why it is easy to sacrifice time for things we don't want. 

[01.10.05] Consuming media – Joshua shares his idea on why technology consumes people.

Resources

Connect with Joshua 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/becomingminimalist

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joshua_becker/

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/becoming-minimalist/ 

Twitter – https://twitter.com/joshua_becker

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaBecker

Website - becomingminimalist.com/ 

Books by Joshua – 

Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life – goodreads.com/book/show/58636918-things-that-matter 

The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39810030-the-minimalist-home-

The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own -https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27036703-the-more-of-less

Simplify: 7 Guiding Principles to Help Anyone Declutter Their Home and Life - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13049773-simplify

Clutterfree with Kids - 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20618993-clutterfree-with-kids