Minimalism
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Thoughts on Living a Minimalist Life

by Leo Babauta

Selected writings of Leo Babauta, the author of the famous blog Zen Blog, on how he lives a minimalist life.

Confessions of a minimalist

I have to confess that in recent years, I’ve often lost my minimalist way.

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Lowering life’s requirements

I was walking through an airport and wanted to get a cup of coffee to wake me up.

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Minimalism: the lean life

Often people think that having more will lead to greater comfort, pleasure, happiness and security.

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The future of advertising

One of the biggest reasons people buy so much, and are so discontent with their lives, is advertising.

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Minimal web

A minimalist website. Perfect for the readers, which is perfect for the writer.

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Being able to walk away

In any kind of negotiation, your ability to walk away is your strongest tool.

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Downsides of minimalism

In order to better prepare you, my lovely and good-hearted reader, for minimalism, it’s my duty to point out some of the downsides.

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Featurecreep & grandparents

It’s incredible how much people rely on these things, actually, and have come to think they’re necessary.

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The minimalism of tea

Tea is a an act complete in its simplicity. When I drink tea, there is only me, and the tea.

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The just in case syndrome

You already know what the “Just In Case” Syndrome is, without me having to describe it.

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10 essentials

I was reading a series in GQ called 10 Essentials where a designer or stylish celebrity names 10 things that are essential to them.

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Addition by subtraction

Oftentimes when we have a perceived need, we look for something to acquire in order to meet that need.

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On finding contentedness

Almost everyone I know is looking for something better, all the time.

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