Discover practical steps you can take today to live a life focused on things that matter, from the bestselling author ofThe More of LessandThe Minimalist Home.

Things That Matterpoints the way to free ourselves from the distractions of everyday life so that we can build the lives we seek to create.Gretchen Rubin, author ofThe Happiness Project

Do you want to live a meaningful lifewith very few regretsand make a positive difference in the world? But is culture distracting you from doing so? Perhaps moments, days, and years go by without you stopping to ask yourself,Am I living out my true purpose?Even if that question whispers to you, are you brushing it aside because you dont know what to change in lifes busyness?

InThings That Matter,Joshua Becker helps you identify the obstaclessuch as fear, technology, money, possessions, and the opinions of othersthat keep you from living with intention, and then he provides practical ideas for letting go of those distractions today so you can focus on what matters most. He uses practical exercises and questions, insights from a nationwide survey, and success stories to give you the motivation you need to

identify the pursuits that matter most to you
align your dreams with your daily priorities
recognize how money and possessions keep you from happiness
become aware of how others opinions of you influence your choices
embrace what youre truly passionate about instead of planning that next escape
figure out what to do with all those emails, notifications, and pings
let go of past mistakes and debilitating habits

Things That Matteris a book about living well. Its about overcoming the chatter of a world focused on all the wrong things. Its about rethinking the common assumptions of today to find satisfaction and fulfillment tomorrow.

How do we get to the end of our lives with minimal regrets? We set aside lesser pursuits to seek lasting meaning. And we discover the joy of doing it every day.