Listen free for 30 days
Listen with offer
-
Break the Twitch: A Practical Guide to Minimalism, Intentional Living & Doing More of What Matters
- Narrated by: Anthony Ongaro
- Length: 1 hr and 41 mins
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
£0.00 for first 30 days
Break the Twitch: A Practical Guide to Minimalism, Intentional Living & Doing More of What Matters
Buy Now for £6.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Summary
Every day, we make hundreds of small actions without even thinking about them. Pulling out our smartphones, clicking the one-click purchase button, pulling down to refresh the social media feed, and more. Automatic actions that have become so deeply programmed into our lives that we don't have the chance to stop and ask ourselves a very important question: Do I actually want to do this right now?
This book is all about taking a step back, identifying the Twitch - the impulsive, unproductive responses we have to discomfort - minimizing those distractions, kicking the clutter, and doing more of what matters.
Listeners also enjoyed...
Critic reviews
"In this book, Anthony provides a unique perspective on minimalism and intentional living while proving that small changes really can make a big difference. If you're looking for practical, actionable advice on clearing the clutter and doing more of what matters, this book is a must-read.” (Joshua Becker, founder of Becoming Minimalist)
"If you're tired of your life being left on autopilot and you long to live more intentionally, you need this book. If you find yourself clinging to technology without knowing why or constantly consuming instead of creating, then this one is for you. It's time to Break the Twitch. And Anthony Ongaro will show you how." (Jeff Goins, best-selling author of The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve)
"Short, sweet, and motivating is only the tip of this intentionally crafted book. You're bound to have at least a few moments where you say, 'Wait – spending less and having more of what I truly want is that simple?!' The answer is a resounding 'Yes!' as Anthony proves with vibrant stories and practical steps that anyone can do without moving mountains. Get ready to replace your own mindless twitches with more focus, greater awareness, and less stress on your brain or bank account." (Joel Zaslofsky, The Smart and Simple Podcast)
What listeners say about Break the Twitch: A Practical Guide to Minimalism, Intentional Living & Doing More of What Matters
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- Simon Drysdale
- 01-11-18
Alright
It's short, which I guess was intentional. A lot of books in this genre come across as pretentious and don't offer much practical advice for the average reader. I'm happy to report that this book didn't come across like that. I like that this book approaches the practical aspects of minimalism not just in terms of physical and digital clutter, but in the psychological impact that it is likely having on you.
Unfortunately I don't really think that the ideas are very well fleshed out. We get very little back-story about the author and little description about how his life has changed after it.
The book gives some practical tips, like: remove troublesome phone apps from your phone, turn off notifications, declutter your possessions, and avoid impulse purchasing.
A lot of the book hinges on the idea of the twitch, whereby we get impulses to improve our lives and advertising exploits that. The digital advancement in technology has allowed companies to prey on that to encourage us to spend more. I thought that this could have been way more fleshed out and scientific / methodical in its implementation.
I wouldn't say the book is bad, but if you've given this subject even a degree of thought and reflection in your own time, I don't think it will add much to your perspective.
Overall, not terrible, but way too short and I wouldn't spend an audible credit on it again.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!