Work ethic is still a positive virtue in our society, but there seems to be an underlying assumption that it’s something you have or you don’t. You might hear someone urge another person to…
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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…
