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BOOK LIST
The book club is in the incubator. Let's be on the lookout for great reads related to topics we all love. Starting soon, we'll be breaking down a new book each month.
One of the best ways we can invest our time is in self-education. Below is a list of books I've found particularly inspirational or influential. Please note that these are affiliate links.
- Business
- Travel & Lifestyle
- Mindset
Books About Business
The 4-Hour Workweek was a game-changing book that created an entire new cohort of “lifestyle designers” who create muse businesses, travel the globe and spend more time doing what they love. The key is in setting clear financial goals, simplifying, automating and outsourcing. Tim Ferriss is a great example of someone doing what they love and chasing their passions.
Linchpins are those in a business or workplace who take it upon themselves to figure out what to do when there’s no rule book. They love the work they do, pour their best selves into every ounce of it, and in the process turn each day into a kind of art.
Unscripted is about waking up in the morning with no alarm clock, no boss, no bills, and no outside claims on your day’s time. It’s about pursuing entrepreneurship so your dreams become reality, versus living a scripted life of mindless video gaming, paychecks and living for the weekends.
Blog Posts About Business

Practical Flânerie
F*ck You Money: How to Calculate the Cost of Your Freedom
Ever feel like standing up, flipping off your boss and pulling a Jerry Maguire? Or firing all your pain-in-the-ass clients? You’ve probably heard of the concept of f*ck you money—the amount of money that would put you in a position to
Blake Miner
February 9, 2020

Killer Quotes
33 Thrilling Quotes About Taking Risks in Life and Business
The following is a collection of quotes about taking risks in life from famous thinkers. The hope is that they will shed light on the importance of taking such chances in life and business. In his book Skin in the
Flâneur Life Team
September 12, 2019

Killer Quotes
33 Quotes About Options in Life to Illuminate Your Path
Ready to dive into some quotes about options in life? Every choice we make in life creates more options. Sometimes the options are clear, and sometimes they’re not. The thing that makes the most successful lifestyle designers is their mindset
Flâneur Life Team
September 2, 2019

Terminology
What is Passive Income? A 101 Guide
Active income requires constant input of time and effort to generate money. It’s how most of us make our money. Passive income on the other hand is basically everyone’s dream. Imagine not having to actively work to but still be
Blake Miner
August 29, 2019

Social Media Tips
How to Boost Instagram Engagement in 20 Minutes a Day [Detailed]
Please note: This version 1.0 post was my quick attempt at documenting the process that’s worked for me and my past businesses. I wanted to get it up quickly since I’d been asked about this a few times over the
Blake Miner
August 28, 2019

Social Media Tips
What to Post on Social Media: The “So What?” Test & Other Ideas
Between my business and personal life, I’ve spent a decent chunk of time creating written and visual content for social media. Often times I’m overly critical of my ideas. My brain shuts them down before they ever see the light
Blake Miner
August 13, 2019

Killer Quotes
46 Galvanizing Quotes About Online Business Success
Quotes About Online Business Ideas Write down every single idea you have no matter how big or small. Richard Branson The best startups generally come from somebody needing to scratch an itch. Michael Arrington When you find an idea that
Flâneur Life Team
August 11, 2019

Entrepreneurship
How to Come Up With Business Ideas That Fund World Travels
Looking for ideas on how to come up with business ideas that can fund your worldly adventures? Your journey has found you in the right place. For many, the dream of traversing the globe, exploring hidden gems, and immersing in
Blake Miner
August 10, 2019

Entrepreneurship
Freelancing vs Entrepreneurship: Where Should YOU Start?
Both freelancing and entrepreneurship can be great ways to start an online business. Early on, I quit my job to start freelancing so I could spend more time working on my website ideas. Once one of them took off, made
Blake Miner
August 10, 2019

Online Business
How to Quit Your Job and Travel: 6 Easiest Pathways
The way we work has evolved. Offices are dying and remote teams are thriving. Workers are happier and more efficient, companies are leaner and cheaper to run. It’s a trend that’s only going to continue. If you’re sitting in an
Blake Miner
August 9, 2019

Entrepreneurship
7 Best Scalable Online Business Models to Quit Your 9-5
During my travels, I’ve crossed paths with many remarkable people living unconventional lifestyles of freedom made possible by running scalable online business models. Doing business online means fewer startup costs and a lower barrier to entry. There’s a chance to
Blake Miner
August 8, 2019

Entrepreneurship
How I Made My First Dollar Online (My Story)
I know a measly dollar isn’t what gets you out of bed in the morning, but hear me out. Early on when starting a business project, it’s all too easy to get trapped in overanalysis—a mindless cycle of perfectionism and
Blake Miner
July 29, 2019

Entrepreneurship
Chasing Money: The Hidden Costs Beyond Wealth
The quest for wealth is a universal theme. In every corner of the world, in bustling cities and quiet hamlets, we’re chasing money. It’s a race set against the backdrop of gleaming skyscrapers, with dollar signs lighting up our eyes
Blake Miner
April 30, 2019
Books About Travel & Lifestyle
The 4-Hour Workweek was a game-changing book that created an entire new cohort of “lifestyle designers” who create muse businesses, travel the globe and spend more time doing what they love. The key is in setting clear financial goals, simplifying, automating and outsourcing. Tim Ferriss is a great example of someone doing what they love and chasing their passions.
Vagabonding is an outlook on life that emphasizes pursuits of creativity and the search for your own true nature. It’s about taking time off from your day-to-day life to experience the world on your own terms. The book shows how anyone with an independent spirit can achieve the dream of extended overseas travel.
This iconic book has influenced generations of readers with an open mind, a love for nature, and a longing for simplicity and contemplation. Thoreau was an artist and philosopher who dedicated his life to preserving his freedom, living an unorthodox lifestyle and deriving his inspiration from nature.
Blogs Posts About Travel & Lifestyle

Killer Quotes
Flâneur Quotes: A Collection of Words Related to the Art of Flânerie
Ah yes, the flâneur. The connoisseur of the street. He began as a literary figure and thanks to many commentators over the years, has evolved into a practical life philosophy. Here are some quotes and words related to the concept of
Flâneur Life Team
February 4, 2020

Killer Quotes
37 Enchanting Quotes About Exploration
You know that sense of awe and excitement you feel when you’re setting out to do something new? When you’re embarking on an adventure, either physically or mentally? It’s that feeling of exhilaration that drives us to explore the world
Flâneur Life Team
September 5, 2019

Killer Quotes
29 Killer Quotes About Life Direction: A Traveler’s Collection
Are you finding yourself at a crossroads in life? Not quite sure which direction to take next? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Everyone faces these kinds of decisions at some point in their lives. And while there’s no foolproof
Flâneur Life Team
September 3, 2019

Walking
11 Famous Thinkers from History Who Were Habitual Walkers
Walking in solitude provides a chance to explore, quiet our minds, mull over ideas and conceive new concepts. The very act is a counter to the relentless pace of life in modern society where we’re overstimulated and bombarded with information,
Blake Miner
August 30, 2019

Lifestyle Design
Lisa Kaela Yu: Flight Attendant to Full-Time Solopreneur (Case Study #1)
Name: Lisa Kaela Yu Occupation: Copywriter & Content Strategist + Founder & Director of Seeyu Studios Current Location: Vancouver, Canada Services: B2B/B2C (E-Commerce) Sales Copywriting, Web Content (Landing Pages, Blog Writing, Lead Magnets), Social Media Copy & More Websites: lisakaela.com
Blake Miner
August 28, 2019

Terminology
Flânerie Definition: What Does the Word Actually Mean?
I just realized that nowhere on this site is there a proper definition of flânerie, so here it is. As I’m able to live it more and more in my life, I’ll be better able to define it. For now,
Blake Miner
August 27, 2019

World Travel
17 Eye-Opening Foreign Travel Words That Describe Wanderlust
Do you ever feel like you need a new word to describe your travel experience? Something that really captures the feeling of being in a new place, seeing amazing things and living life on the go? Well, you’re in luck.
Blake Miner
August 23, 2019

Killer Quotes
37 Quotes About Walking That Wake Up the Wanderer in You
Wanderers, today let’s explore quotes about walking. Inside every one of us exists a desire to meander and explore. Our best ideas seem to come when we’re aimlessly strolling. It’s as if there’s an intangible connection between thinking and walking.
Flâneur Life Team
August 19, 2019

Online Business
How to Quit Your Job and Travel: 6 Easiest Pathways
The way we work has evolved. Offices are dying and remote teams are thriving. Workers are happier and more efficient, companies are leaner and cheaper to run. It’s a trend that’s only going to continue. If you’re sitting in an
Blake Miner
August 9, 2019

Digital Nomad
What is a Digital Nomad? (And How You Can Become One)
I’m not qualified to be a digital nomad. I have no idea what the qualifications are, but whatever they are, I definitely don’t have them. The good news? You don’t need them either. Nomadism is a lifestyle choice just as
Blake Miner
July 14, 2019
Books About Mindset
Waking Up is a book that’s part memoir and part exploration of the scientific underpinnings of spirituality. It combines contemplative wisdom and modern science to discuss the shortcomings of spiritual language, psychedelic experiences, the neurophysiology of consciousness, the pursuit of answers to life’s biggest questions, and a way of living accordingly.
In Antifragile, Taleb defines a category of things that not only gain from disorder but need it in order to survive and flourish—and we as humans are no different. A rational flâneur is someone revises his schedule as he acquires new information, while a tourist has everything pre-planned and void of randomness.
This book presents the ancient philosophy of Stoicism, showing how it can still direct us toward a better, more joyful life here in the modern era. It discusses various Stoic techniques and insights and shows us how to put these to use and become better observers of our own lives.
This book discusses practices for simplifying work and life to focus on what’s absolutely essential so you can get more of the important things done. Essentialism calls for mixing up your routines to avoid boredom and taking back your time so it’s not hijacked by other people’s agendas.
In Praise of Slowness challenges the cult of speed perpetuated by modern culture, where we constantly live on on the edge of exhaustion. It encourages us to not be in such a rush and take back our time by slowing down the pace—living happier, healthier, and more productive lives as a result.
Unscripted is about waking up in the morning with no alarm clock, no boss, no bills, and no outside claims on your day’s time. It’s about pursuing entrepreneurship so your dreams become reality, versus living a scripted life of mindless video gaming, paychecks and living for the weekends.
This iconic book has influenced generations of readers with an open mind, a love for nature, and a longing for simplicity and contemplation. Thoreau was an artist and philosopher who dedicated his life to preserving his freedom, living an unorthodox lifestyle and deriving his inspiration from nature.
In his no-BS guide, Mark Manson teaches us to stop trying to be “positive” all the time and gives a raw, non-sugarcoated dose of truth that is sorely lacking from books of this genre. Not giving a f**k is about figuring out what’s important to you and prioritizing experiences over money.
Blog Posts About Mindset

Killer Quotes
26 Quotes About Solitude to Inspire Tranquil Reflections
We all need our own time, and these quotes about solitude reflect that. Even the most social among us need time to ourselves, to reset and recharge. But in a world that’s constantly buzzing, where can you find peace and
Flâneur Life Team
March 31, 2020

Practical Flânerie
Walking the Turtle (Or Slowing Down But Moving Faster)
There I was, cruising along the slippery neighbourhood sidewalks of the Canadian small town suburbs, trying to avoid face-planting into a patch of black ice. Pulling me along was my freak on a leash, Ginger: an uber happy, hyperdetermined golden
Blake Miner
March 18, 2020

Freedomcrafting
Security vs Freedom: Choosing What Matters Most in Life
As Benjamin Franklin once famously said: “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” The debate between security and freedom is certainly rampant in politics, but these values also influence
Blake Miner
March 4, 2020

Practical Flânerie
F*ck You Money: How to Calculate the Cost of Your Freedom
Ever feel like standing up, flipping off your boss and pulling a Jerry Maguire? Or firing all your pain-in-the-ass clients? You’ve probably heard of the concept of f*ck you money—the amount of money that would put you in a position to
Blake Miner
February 9, 2020

Killer Quotes
Flâneur Quotes: A Collection of Words Related to the Art of Flânerie
Ah yes, the flâneur. The connoisseur of the street. He began as a literary figure and thanks to many commentators over the years, has evolved into a practical life philosophy. Here are some quotes and words related to the concept of
Flâneur Life Team
February 4, 2020

Walking
The Art of Moseying: A License to Walk Slowly
Here’s an old joke from my childhood: Q: “What did the snail say when he took a ride on the turtle’s back? A: “Wheeeeee!” It came to mind recently during one of those wonderful and fleeting moments that ambush you
Bob Kanegis
January 19, 2020

Killer Quotes
63 Profound Quotes About Goal Setting to Uplift You
Let’s dive intro quotes about goal setting to discover how a flâneur might approach this theme. As Michel de Montaigne said, “I quote others only the better to express myself.” That’s the power of quote collections like this. If you
Flâneur Life Team
September 2, 2019

Practical Flânerie
Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Goals: What’s Pulling You Through Life?
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about goal setting and the different types of goals—especially since a flâneur is by definition without a set goal or aim. As a student, I spent time doing research on this topic and ultimately
Blake Miner
September 1, 2019

Life Gamification
Inception Tricks for Beating Procrastination With Your Subconscious Mind
Deep in your subconscious lie your: Automatic body processes Unconscious memories Emotions Imagination Internalized beliefs Behavior patterns Instincts That’s why the psychology of procrastination is so complex, there’s a lot going on under the surface. I’m a fan of this
Blake Miner
August 26, 2019

Musings
The Infinite Versions of You (and Everyone Around You)
1. Different Versions of You In the book “One, No One and One Hundred Thousand” (Original Italian: Uno, Nessuno e Centomila), the main character is struck with a sudden, haunting epiphany: Inside the imagination of every person he comes across
Blake Miner
August 25, 2019

Mind Expansion
Down the Rabbit Hole: 16 Movies That Make You Question Reality
Perception is subjective. Everything we experience is reconstructed by our individual minds to create uniquely different versions of reality. We tell ourselves a story that dictates how we think, and over time, we become that story. If you’re going to
Blake Miner
August 16, 2019

Musings
Time Machine Advice to My Younger Self
The chat that transpired took me on a brief trip down memory lane. That conversation stuck with me, as all good ones do. I decided to create this post as a running tab of the thoughts that come up as
Blake Miner
August 14, 2019

Terminology
What is a Flâneur? An Evolving Guide to the Meaning and Philosophy
Our most valuable thoughts are often those that arise by chance at the moments we least expect them. There’s the brilliant business idea when you’re walking down the sidewalk, in no particular hurry to get where you’re going, merely taking
Blake Miner
August 2, 2019

Killer Quotes
48 Quotes About Freedom That Will Leave You Unchained
Today we’re diving straight into quotes about freedom, one of the most coveted and essential human desires. Who doesn’t love the exhilarating feeling of being unchained, unrestricted, and fully oneself? These are more than just words, they’re powerful statements that
Flâneur Life Team
July 8, 2019