November 2025 Wrap-Up: Off-Grid Wins, Minimalist Mindset, and a Best-Selling Book
November was big: "Solar Serenity" became best-selling book and I published deep dives into location choice, DIY maintenance, epic adventures, and practical minimalism.
November was a big month for me and The Rich Minimalist: I published my book Solar Serenity: Designing Your Off-Grid Tiny Home which became a best-seller on Amazon.
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Additionally, I wrote deep dives into location choice, DIY maintenance, epic adventures, and practical minimalism, each post explored what it really means to live free, light, and deliberately off-grid.
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Happy reading,
Manfred
On to the summaries of the other Novembers’s posts:
How and Why to Pick the Best Location for Your Off-Grid Tiny House: A Practical Guide
This is another post of my long-form tiny house guide guide where I go deeper into site selection, offering practical tips on reading the land, understanding access and infrastructure, and balancing remoteness with safety and community for a thriving off-grid life.
My book “Solar Serenity: Designing Your Off-Grid Tiny Home” is available for pre-order on Amazon
I announced the pre-order of your book “Solar Serenity.” It is by now fully available on Amazon. In this post, I shared why I wrote it and how it helps readers design a solar system for an off-grid tiny home that supports freedom, autonomy, and a minimalist lifestyle.
Göran Kropp’s Epic Journey: Cycling from Sweden to Everest and Back — Lessons in Grit, Minimalism, and Unstoppable Adventure
Here I told the incredible true story of Göran Kropp’s bike-to-Everest-and-back expedition. I drew out powerful lessons about resilience, self-reliance, and how radical simplicity can unlock extraordinary adventure.
My “Solar Serenity” Book is a Best-seller on Amazon
In this celebratory update, I shared that “Solar Serenity” became a best-seller in several Amazon categories. I also reflected on the journey behind it, and highlighted how the book is already helping readers design smarter off-grid homes.
Remember:
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DIY or Die Trying: How to Keep Your Off-Grid Tiny House Running Like a Champ
This post focuses on the reality that off-grid freedom requires DIY skills. I walked you through key maintenance habits and mindset shifts that keep tiny house systems reliable without constantly calling in professionals.
Podcast Episodes
Choosing the Perfect Tiny House Location
I unpacked why location can make or break off-grid tiny living. In this episode I show how sun, water access, weather, and local regulations all shape whether a tiny home feels like a sanctuary or a daily struggle.
Mastering DIY Maintenance for Off-Grid Tiny Houses
In this episode, I expand the maintenance theme into a full, practical guide—covering planning, basic tools, checklists, and routines—so you can become your own “utility company” and protect your autonomy long-term.
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Stay healthy, stay free,
Manfred