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BOOK LIST
“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.
- 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
30 Thrilling Quotes About Taking Risks in Life and Business
If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you’re always on the lookout for new and exciting opportunities. You’re not content to sit back and play it safe, you want to seize every opportunity that comes your way. And that’s a good thing!
Flâneur Life Team
September 12, 2019

Killer Quotes
32 Quotes About Options in Life and Creating Optionality
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 around optionality. They know that no matter what choice they
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
Tips for Coming Up With Business Ideas to Fund a Digital Nomad Lifestyle
I got thinking about how I came up with some of my first ideas when I first started getting interested in lifestyle design. For me, it was process of answering questions just like the ones below. If I dug deep
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. 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
Blake Miner
August 10, 2019

Online Business
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.
Blake Miner
August 9, 2019

Entrepreneurship
7 Scalable Online Business Models to Earn You Location Freedom
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
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
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
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
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,
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 Speak to the Flâneur in You
There’s something about walking that just makes us feel alive. Maybe it’s the sense of freedom we feel when we’re out in the open, or maybe it’s the wayward thoughts that tend to come to us while we’re exploring new
Flâneur Life Team
August 19, 2019

Online Business
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.
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 Solitude Quotes to Help You Find Solace in the World’s Busiest Cities
We all need moments of solitude. Even the most social among us need time to ourselves, to reflect and recharge. But in a world that’s constantly buzzing, where can you find peace and quiet? If you’re an explorer, these 26
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

Killer Quotes
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 psychology exercises had you
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 Inspirational Quotes About Goal Setting
Quotes About Goal Setting “Go as far as you can see, and when you get there you will see farther.” Orison Swett Marden “In these parts you have to keep busy; otherwise you’re no-account. Here you just can’t sit, you
Flâneur Life Team
September 2, 2019

Practical Flânerie
Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Goals: Which Are You Chasing?
Most people go through life setting goals. There are two types of goals: intrinsic and extrinsic. So, which should you set for yourself? This blog post will explore the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic goals, and how to determine which
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 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
Blake Miner
August 2, 2019

Killer Quotes
37 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
Flâneur Life Team
July 8, 2019