The Minimalists

People are more stressed than ever. We have more pressure put on us than any other time in history. You see it on your TV, the toothpick models and rugged “sexiest men alive” occupying the screen. This is what you’re supposed to look like…

Perfectionism is a futile endeavor. As a perfectionist, I speak from experience. And this is my confessionary hymn…

We grew up with pop drivel invading every dark corner of our media-saturated lives…

I never asked for this. I stumbled into minimalism serendipitously, haphazardly, not knowing what I was looking for. It was unintentional at first…

We all make mistakes. Sometimes our mistakes take us to an unexpected place…

When you get rid of most of your stuff, your life invariably changes. But there was also an unexpected benefit from my newly uncluttered life…

We used to be “successful.” At least that’s what everyone said…

Think about these two words for a moment…

How important is the stuff in your life?

Victims become victimizers, and these people are dangerous…

Digital clutter isn’t nearly as problematic as physical clutter. Don’t believe me? Then try to move 2,000 books to a new residence. That said, digital clutter can still be a significant problem. We advocate digitizing your your physical items whenever you can, especially with those old CDs, DVDs, photos, and files of paperwork you hardly ever need…

Why do you keep music you haven’t listened to in years?

Change is inevitable. The most important thing we can do with our essays is inspire others to make changes in their lives…

Scores of people ask us how to quit their jobs. That’s easy. Sort of…

How does a writer earn a living?