In college, I was drawn to minimalism. It felt freeing to live simply, focus on what mattered, and let go of the rest. I loved the idea of creating space—not just in my physical…
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I used to have this silly idea that some habits were a waste of effort. My logic? If you could just choose to do something now or later, why not put it off? After…
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I wouldn’t say I’m lazy. Well, maybe sometimes. But let’s just call it a strong preference for doing things the easy way when it’s an option. Why overcomplicate life when simplicity works just as…
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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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I love collecting bits of wisdom from every source I can find. You can occasionally uncover gems in some surprising places—an old book, a casual conversation, or even a phrase passed down through generations.…
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I am not by nature a highly disciplined person. I’m more the kind who works in large energetic fits and starts. But over time, I’ve come to see that discipline isn’t just something you’re…
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Welcome to Ask Mike, a regular column on our blog where I give a friendly, but opinionated answer to reader questions. Today, I’ll be answering the following question: “How Can I Live More Frugally?”…
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My wife and I could’t wait to get married. Just 6 weeks after graduating college we tied the knot and embarked as a 22 year-old and 21 year-old on the greatest adventure of our…
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Welcome to Ask Mike, a regular column on our blog where I give a friendly, but opinionated answer to reader questions. Today, I’ll be answering the following question: “What are the most important decisions…
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Today, for the benefit of all mankind, I decided to walk through each room of our house and identify the main sources of clutter. I think we all know what clutter is when we…
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There is a time for everything in our lives. There’s a time to optimize for speed and a time to savor slower rhythms. So many people boil their identities down to a simple binary—either…
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One of my core beliefs, derived from my Christian faith, is that what comes natural or easy to us isn’t always what’s best for us. Many people across time, geography, and belief systems have…
