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The Minimalist

A collection of stories & thoughts on minimalism/essentialism/simplicity — Wherever it might be applied to make things better.

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The Bonfire Of The Vanities

The Bonfire Of The Vanities

Yesterday I helped to erase a life. My father died a week ago. Yesterday I, two of my brothers, their wives, and a few helpers, emptied his…
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Mike EssigApr 4
Minimalism: Be Your Own Fish.

Minimalism: Be Your Own Fish.

David Foster Wallace told a tale of three fish. A large old fish and two young fish were swimming toward each other. When they met, the old…
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Mike EssigApr 2
I just want to do One Big Thing

I just want to do One Big Thing

Spring is in the air and everyone wants to “Get Things Done.” It’s exciting, it’s motivating, but it’s also overwhelming. Where to start…
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Nick BurkaMar 29
The Effortless Power of Minimalism

The Effortless Power of Minimalism

This is seriously as complex as it is
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Brennan LetkemanMar 31
Productivity lessons from Mark Zuckerberg closet.

Productivity lessons from Mark Zuckerberg closet.

What you wear affects your performance.
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Matt SandriniMar 11
A Journey to Simplicity: Getting Simple

A Journey to Simplicity: Getting Simple

Over the last three years, I found myself spending long hours reading and writing on how to simplify my life, on how to do less things but…
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Nono Martínez AlonsoFeb 4
Letting go of things. And history.

Letting go of things. And history.

Do you know what’s sad?
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Louis RosenfeldOct 7, 2014
The Stress of The Internet: And 6 Steps to Slow Down Email

The Stress of The Internet: And 6 Steps to Slow Down Email

Today, there are 3.4 billion smartphone subscriptions around the world, a figure expected to rise up to 6.1 billion within the next four…
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Nono Martínez AlonsoMar 1
What Hides Behind That Uniform

What Hides Behind That Uniform

Uniforms might not be for you, but knowing the benefits of wearing one [and what is hidden behind them] won’t do you any harm.
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Nono Martínez AlonsoMar 15
The Essentialist web developer

The Essentialist web developer

I recently read a book titled “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown, a brilliant essay on living better, and…
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Francesco.Jan 9
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