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5 Books on Subtraction
Eliminating modern busyness
Interruptions (illness, grief, loss, etc.) are clarifying moments of reflection. It can lead to a simpler life, with fewer non-essentials.
Whether you’re a self-improvement junkie or someone who prefers to approach things more cautiously, these books help you find satisfaction in the process of subtraction:
1. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Greg McKeown)
On intentional choices and accepting inevitable trade-offs to declutter choices. Breaking the destructive myth of “doing it all” and toxic productivity.
2. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Carol S. Dweck)
On the importance of growth mindset: an openness to learning, belief in self-determinism and focus toward ongoing development.
3. Multipliers (Liz Wiseman and Greg McKeown)
An overview of how individuals offer different types of positive impact in team environments.
4. Meditations (Marcus Aurelius)
A Roman emperor’s introspective take on virtuous living, while finding harmony between obligations to others and oneself.
5. Poor Richard’s Almanack (Benjamin Franklin)
A timeless collection of pithy sayings on industry without…
