I have a confession to make: I’m not exactly the poster child for common sense. As a bit of a bookworm, I often get lost in overanalysis, thinking and rethinking when a simple solution…
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Like most people, I found starting out in minimalism to be a fun and heady experience. The initial rush of excitement from changing your life in such a big way fuels incredible progress. You…
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When my wife and I bought our first house, we were lucky enough to move into a neighborhood full of wonderful people—neighbors who didn’t just share proximity but shared a sense of care for…
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From a young age, I’ve always found myself tuned into beauty in its many forms. The colors of the sky at dusk, a beautifully designed building, a tree-lined street in autumn, or even something…
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I can’t always afford the quality items I’d like. Sometimes, the price tag—often tied to a luxury brand—makes them feel out of reach, and that’s okay. The truth is, not every high-quality item needs…
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Spontaneity makes me feel alive. There’s something about breaking free from routine that helps me see the world differently and imagine new ways of being. It’s a spark that shakes me out of the…
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I’m not a rich man—not in the traditional sense, anyway. I don’t have the money for all the vacations I dream of, or the countless fun ideas I’d love to pursue. And yet, I…
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I’ve both seen and experienced how the pursuit of simple living can so easily turn into just another item on our endless lists. Instead of making life feel lighter, it can quickly feel like…
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While some people spend recklessly without a thought for the future, others take the opposite route, living so tightly in the present that they miss the joys of today in the name of saving…
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As a minimalist, I’ve spent plenty of time championing the power of “no.” In fact, I recently wrote an article about how to say no more graciously, because let’s face it—there are moments when…
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don’t hear many people talk about etiquette anymore, but I think it plays an important role in keeping our society connected. Think about it: when we treat each other well in these seemingly small…
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The first time I saw The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, I fell in love with Clint Eastwood. That quiet, rugged strength struck me as something the world needs more of—especially when it comes…
