Mike Donghia

I used to overpack for every trip. My suitcase was always crammed with “just in case” outfits, bulky toiletries, and more gadgets than I ever needed. I’d spend half my time rifling through my…

Time has always felt like one of those things I can never quite get enough of. No matter how organized I try to be, there are still days when I look up and wonder…

I’ve always been drawn to friendships that feel steady—ones where I know I can count on someone no matter what life throws my way. Over the years, I’ve noticed that the friends I value…

I’ve always been fascinated by how much our surroundings influence us, often without us even realizing it. I used to think my habits were entirely shaped by willpower and discipline, but over time, I…

I’ve always believed that listening to your gut is one of the most underrated skills in life. Over the years, I’ve learned that those uneasy feelings we get—whether it’s a twinge of doubt or…

I’ve always been drawn to the idea of getting stronger, not just in spite of stress but because of it. That’s the concept of being antifragile—a term coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb—and it’s changed…

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…