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FinallyMinimalism (or Simplicity) has one rule This rule is not, in fact, a very strict rule. Sometimes it is not even necessary. But most of the time it works.
This: Less is better.
If you have to choose between more and less; abundance and scarcity; everything and nothing; pile and unit, it is usually better to choose the latter. Although this may sound unexpected (where is the joy in scarcity, it would seem), scientific research, personal experience, human history and real people around us prove that simplicity wins.
Not always. But usually.
And if you absolutely need percentages, let's say you win 65% or so all the times. If you decide your life randomly, there are risks, but you are more likely to win with simplicity.
This idea may sound unexpected in today's world of abundance (and perceived scarcity). But it is, as I saw for myselfis true.
- Less stuff means more freedom to travel.
- Fewer promises means more freedom to live your life.
- Less talking means more freedom to think before speaking.
- Less food means you never have to lose fat.
- Less shopping means you can save more for your pension.
- Less... There is more.
And if you allow yourself to try - if you allow yourself to refuse - you will discover that refusal is discovery. I'm not the only one talking about this.
Correct,
Daniel