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I used to think loneliness was something that only happened to people who lived alone or didn’t have many friends. But over time, I started noticing it creeping into my own life—even when I…

I love America. It’s a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Compared to many other countries, it offers incredible opportunities for building a good life, and its wealth and comforts provide…

I’m not really into the world’s definition of success—I came up with my own version a long time ago. But I still think success is a worthy aim. At its core, success just means…

I’ve come to believe that habits are the foundation of all intentional living. But if I’m being honest, that belief hasn’t made building habits any easier for me over the past few years. I’ve…

I like to challenge my thinking every now and then by making predictions. This time, I’ve been reflecting on where I think the minimalist lifestyle is headed over the next five years or so.…

My wife and I have always been passionate about living intentionally, and for us, that includes being smart with our money. We’ve done extreme no-spend months and tested out plenty of unconventional ways to…

I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with the internet. On one hand, it’s an endless source of amusement and the fastest way to learn about almost anything. It’s packed with knowledge and…

I absolutely love being a parent, but let me tell you—it’s not easy. There are days when I honestly feel like young children should come with an owner’s manual. There’s just so much you…

As far as I know, nobody has ever chosen clutter. It’s just something that creeps in—by chance, by default, or by poor planning. Most of us would prefer at least a basic level of organization and…

One thing I like to do every now and then is to ask myself what choices I’ll wish I had made sooner in life. Then, I project myself into the future and ask—what decisions…

I’m not exactly a morning person. Okay, fine—I’ll be honest. I’m not a morning person at all. For most of my life, mornings felt more like a necessary evil than an opportunity. But thanks…

I don’t know about you, but I spend way too much energy on things I can’t control—or even influence all that much. And honestly, that’s pretty silly when you think about it. We’ve only…