“Life is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that they wish to elect a state and remain in it. This is a...

There is a small nuance in language that I often find myself chiming in on when I see a need to do so.At first, the adjustment seems and sounds small. But in...

“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” —Hans HofmannMinimalism is a lifestyle that holds benefit for everyone. Owning fewer possessions means we have more time,...

We don’t drift into the life we want. We get there by living with focus—every day.My son and I have been following the NBA playoffs closely this year. Growing up in South Dakota,...

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a list ranking the top values that parents want to pass on to their kids. But I imagine most people would have many of the same values...

Mental health is an important topic of conversation these days—and rightly so. Mental health diagnoses in the U.S. increased by nearly 40% between 2019 and 2023.It’s probably true that more attention to the...

Note: The following article was published in the June 01 issue of Simplify Magazine.Real financial freedom isn’t about affording everything—it’s about realizing you don’t need everything.In 2008, Memorial Day weekend promised beautiful weather—not always...

For over 17 years, I have been writing about minimalism on this blog.During that time, I’ve written over 1,700 articles—sharing stories, principles, and practical tips. I’ve written books that have helped hundreds of...