It’s hard to believe that we’re nearing the final month of our first year as a homeschooling family. As I sit and cut out dozens of little mice pieces to go along with the…

Before my children could recognize even the smallest of words on a page, they were taught the valuable elements of a story. Ones that took them on adventures, taught them truths about the world…

In my junior year of college I started a blog called The Art of Minimalism. For almost a year and a half I completely threw myself into that project— publishing over 100 blog posts and…

In today’s newsletter… How to live a more interesting life, Feeling nostalgic for the 90’s, The limits of self-improvement, A few interesting links from around the web…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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?”…

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…