We released a 12 months ago Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Live a More Meaningful Life.
Thank you for such a fantastic success.
Over the past 12 months, the book debuted at primary on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list, was translated into 9 languages, received over 1,000 reviews on Amazon, and sold over 50,000 copies!
In fact, just last week, it was still #1 in Happiness and #2 in Self-Help on Amazon.
Immediately after the discharge of Things that mattermy family and I visited 12 cities on the Midwest Summer Book Tour where I met lots of you.
Since then, I actually have often commented on the topics raised within the book, in very different contexts. In fact, I spoke on overcoming distractions last weekend here in Phoenix, and I will probably be speaking in Journey Church just outside Omaha, NE on Sunday, May 07. If you reside nearby, come say hi. 🙂
As all the time, yow will discover my speaking schedule here or invite me to your next event.
The Becoming Minimalist community makes all of it possible. So I desired to take this chance to each have fun the book’s first anniversary and thanks for making it (and this blog) such a fantastic success.
I can only do what I do due to your love and support.
Things that matter is a crucial book and I’m pleased with it.
It uses the principles of minimalism I’m known for and paints a much bigger picture of how distractions can keep us from meaning, purpose and satisfaction. It draws our attention to distractions aside from material possessions that hold us back from success in life. Distractions akin to money, praise, technology, free time, and even fear and regret.
Anyone who wants to guide a more focused and purposeful life will profit from this.
Every week I receive emails from individuals who have read this book and need me to know the way it has helped them. Here are only a couple of messages that individuals have allowed me to share:
“I absolutely loved the book! It resonated with me and continued to fuel my love for quality moments and family moments over material possessions. I’m a homeschooled mother of 4 and require my children to read this book in highschool.” —Katie Washburn
“Not only did the book make me take into consideration how I desired to be higher… in actual fact, it helped me try this with self-reflective questions. This is unquestionably among the finest books on the market. In fact, I’ve read it twice and still don’t think I’m done applying it in my life.” — Jodi Hermes
If you read Things that matterwhat impact has it had in your life? It could be very funny to read a set of stories within the comments section of this anniversary post.
And for those who have not read this book yet, take this as a helpful reminder. It is out there wherever books are sold, including: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, WalmartAND Independent bookstores everywhere in the world.
I appreciate all of you for helping spread the word. Let’s all live by specializing in the things that matter.
