P E A C E F U L B O O K S T O R E A D F O R S U M M E R

C R E A T E D B Y E D I TA K A Y E

• As I move into the hot and steamy days of deep summer I am tempted to destress, declutter, decompress, and live a blissful life where “less in more.”

• In keeping with this summer mood to simplify I found five books that I now consider my secret solutions to a simpler life.

T H E P O W E R O F L E S S

By Leo Babauta

• Leo Babauta writes from his idyllic location of Guam about all things Zen.

• I totally agree with the jacket copy that describes this small but powerful book as one of life’s great discoveries – learning how to make the most of resources you already have and marshaling the power of self-imposed limits to “finally work less, work smarter, and focus on living the life that you deserve.”

TA L K L I K E T E D By Carmine Gallow

• It focuses on how to create the most compelling and memorable presentations.

• How? By setting limits. Just 18 minutes. Just a half dozen slides in your powerpoint.

• Just a few simple, but personal anecdotes and you too can shine at your next presentation like the TED speakers who so generously shared their secrets.

T H E N E W O N E M I N U T E M A N A G E R

By Ken Blanchard & Spencer Johnson

• It’s just as good, if not better than it was when it first came out.

• I felt very warm and fuzzy reading about simple ways to praise, motivate, and thank people.

• Sounds like I will be using this in my daily life, not just at work.

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M O R E W I T H L E S S

By Richard Koch

• Love the idea of shortcuts, especially in this busy world which seems to just get busier every day.

• Love the idea about calming down and just focusing on the things I love.

• Great advice!

T H E L I F E C H A N G I N G M A G I C O F T I D Y I N G U P : T H E J A PA N E S E A RT O F D E C L U T T E R I N G A N D

O R G A N I Z I N G

By Marie Kondo

• This little gem is a true revelation. It turned my hot, steamy summer afternoons into cool, refreshing interludes AND believe it or not, helped me declutter in a way that was totally fun.

• And believe me, Marie waved her magic wand and my clutter just disappeared as if by magic!