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“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ― Dr. Seuss

One of the best ways we can invest our time is in self education. Below is a list of books recommended to anyone getting started with lifestyle design. Please note that these are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, the site earns from qualifying purchases.

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Books About Business

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Show Your Work by Austin Kleon » Summary, Quotes, Questions & Actions

Show Your Work is an inspiring manifesto on that teaches you how to become “findable” as an entrepreneur or artist in the digital age through the process of self-discovery and becoming an online documentarian of what you do. It discusses creativity, sharing, oversharing and finding your voice in the digital age.
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The 4-Hour Workweek | Tim Ferriss

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.
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Linchpin | Seth Godin

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.
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Unscripted | MJ DeMarco

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.
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Blog Posts About Business

Fuck you money
Entrepreneurship

F*ck You Money: Calculating the Cost of 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

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Blake Miner February 9, 2020
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Killer Quotes

30 Thrilling Quotes About Taking Risks in Life and Business

“The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that’s changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.” Mark Zuckerberg “Security is mostly a superstition. Life is either a daring adventure

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Blake Miner September 12, 2019
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Killer Quotes

32 Quotes About Options in Life and Creating Optionality

“Options, any options, by allowing you more upside than downside, are vectors of antifragility. If you “have optionality,” you don’t have much need for what is commonly called intelligence, knowledge, insight, skills, and these complicated things that take place in

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Blake Miner September 2, 2019
What is passive income
Online Business

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

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Blake Miner August 29, 2019
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Entrepreneurship

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

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Blake Miner August 28, 2019
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Online Business

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

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Blake Miner August 13, 2019
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Entrepreneurship

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

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Blake Miner August 11, 2019
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Entrepreneurship

A Big Fat List of Questions for Coming Up With Business Ideas

I got thinking about how I came up with some of my first ideas. For me, it was process of answering questions just like the ones below. If I dug deep enough, I’d still be able to find my early

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Blake Miner August 10, 2019
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Entrepreneurship

Freelancing vs Entrepreneurship: Where Should You Start?

Both freelancing and entrepreneurship can be great ways to start an online business.  Each can earn you the freedom to work for yourself if you go through the correct the process of identifying a customer need and fulfilling it. Early

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Blake Miner August 10, 2019
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Lifestyle Design

How to Quit Your Job and Travel: Well-Beaten Escape Paths

When Tim Ferriss dubbed them the New Rich, they were merely a quiet underground culture—a small group of entrepreneurs who chose to value time and mobility over money. But in the past decade, the nomadic subculture has become a movement.

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Blake Miner August 9, 2019
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Entrepreneurship

7 Scalable Online Business Models That Can Set You Free

Doing business online means fewer startup costs and a lower barrier to entry. There’s a chance to make a great return on investment since online business models are often highly scalable. Scalability refers to the ability to exponentially serve more

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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

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Blake Miner July 29, 2019
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Entrepreneurship

Don’t Get Caught on The Hamster Wheel of Chasing Money

It can be dangerous to get caught on the hamster wheel of chasing money. It’s the liberation you get from business that allows you to experience life in a richer way, whatever that means to you personally. It’s not strictly

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Blake Miner April 30, 2019

Books About Travel & Lifestyle

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The 4-Hour Workweek | Tim Ferriss

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.
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Vagabonding | Rolf Potts

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.
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Walden | Henry David Thoreau

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.
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Blogs Posts About Travel & Lifestyle

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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

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Blake Miner February 4, 2020
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Killer Quotes

37 Famous Quotes About Exploration

“We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” T. S. Eliot “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed

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Blake Miner September 5, 2019
Quotes About Life Direction
Killer Quotes

29 Little-Known Quotes About Life Direction

“You may not know in your mind where you are going, but you know it by doing.” Nassim Taleb “If you don’t know where you are going any road can take you there.” Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland) “You can

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Blake Miner September 3, 2019
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Practical Flânerie

9 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,

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Blake Miner August 30, 2019
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Case Studies

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

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Blake Miner August 28, 2019
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Practical Flânerie

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,

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Blake Miner August 27, 2019
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Terminology

17 Eye-Opening Travel Words From Foreign Languages (For the Journey)

1. Flânerie  Definition: Aimless strolling or sauntering without a set plan or defined destination; walking at a leisurely pace, simply observing as you’re being taken along.  Part of Speech: Noun Origin: French 2. Fernweh Definition: A longing or craving for

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Blake Miner August 23, 2019
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Killer Quotes

37 Quotes About Walking That Speak to the Flâneur in You

Quotes About Walking All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking. Friedrich Nietzsche Meandering leads to perfection. Lao Tzu Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk

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Blake Miner August 19, 2019
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Lifestyle Design

How to Quit Your Job and Travel: Well-Beaten Escape Paths

When Tim Ferriss dubbed them the New Rich, they were merely a quiet underground culture—a small group of entrepreneurs who chose to value time and mobility over money. But in the past decade, the nomadic subculture has become a movement.

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Blake Miner August 9, 2019
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Digital Nomad

What is a Digital Nomad? A Guide to the Alternative Lifestyle

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

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Blake Miner July 14, 2019

Books About Mindset

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Waking Up | Sam Harris

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.
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Antifragile | Nassim Taleb

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.
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A Guide to the Good Life | William B. Irving

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.
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Essentialism | Greg McKeown

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.
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In Praise of Slowness | Carl Honoré

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.
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Unscripted | MJ DeMarco

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.
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Walden | Henry David Thoreau

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.
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck | Mark Manson

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.
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Blog Posts About Mindset

Quotes About Solitude
Killer Quotes

26 Thought-Provoking Quotes About Solitude

“It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the

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Blake Miner March 31, 2020
Musings

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

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Blake Miner March 18, 2020
Freedom vs Security
Freedomcrafting

Security vs Freedom: Which is Your Greatest Value?

Security or freedom? My whole life these two values have battled it out. I still have the notebook from a number of years ago when I went through Tony Robbins’ program Personal Power 2. One of the exercises had you list

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Blake Miner March 4, 2020
Fuck you money
Entrepreneurship

F*ck You Money: Calculating the Cost of 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

Read More »
Blake Miner February 9, 2020
flaneur quotes and sayings
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

Read More »
Blake Miner February 4, 2020
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Slowing Down

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

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Bob Kanegis January 19, 2020
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Killer Quotes

63 Inspirational Quotes About Goal Setting

“Go as far as you can see, and when you get there you will see farther.” Orison Swett Marden “The path of one who shrinks from arriving at his goal will easily take the form of a labyrinth.” Walter Benjamin

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Blake Miner September 2, 2019
Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Goals
Practical Flânerie

Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Goals: Which Are You Chasing?

Self-determination theory (SDT) is a school of thought in psychology that explores the motivations behind people’s choices and how they relate to psychological needs. It looks at how we make decisions when there’s an absence of external influence. A self-determined

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Blake Miner September 1, 2019
Tips for Beating Procrastination
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 procrastination is so complex, there’s a lot going on under the surface. I’m a fan of this quote from Antifragile: 

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Blake Miner August 26, 2019
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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

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Blake Miner August 25, 2019
Movies that make you question reality
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

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Blake Miner August 16, 2019
Time Machine Advice to My Younger Self
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

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Blake Miner August 14, 2019
flaneur-meaning
Practical Flânerie

What is a Flâneur? An Incomplete 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

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Blake Miner August 2, 2019
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Freedomcrafting

35 Quotes About Freedom That Will Leave You Unchained

When I walked into my AirBnb for the first time, the birdcage decoration on the coffee table caught my eye straight away. As someone who has spent the past decade working to create a life on my own terms, there

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Blake Miner July 8, 2019

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