Cut costs on things that don't make you happy. It's easier than cutting costs that you truly enjoy.

Don't Cut Things That Make You Happy

When a person focuses on scarcity, their mind would focus on nothing but that. If you make something that makes you happy off limits, you would only think about it more.

Avoid Focusing On Scarcity

Your brain responds to the word "budget" the same way it does with "diet". Both can be linked to deprivation. Who would want to commit to something that is difficult and unpleasant? Don't deprive yourself from something that's important to you.

Avoid Doing Things That Deprive You

“Life is too long to give up everything you enjoy just to save a few more dollars.”

You can stick to your budget and not deprive yourself of purchases that bring you joy, say people who have done it, including Popcorn Finance's Chris Browning.

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Personal Development

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Money & Investments

'It's OK to spend money on the things you really enjoy,' and it can even help you save'

The Minimalists don’t focus on having less; they focus on making room for more: more time, more passion, more creativity, more experiences, more contribution, more contentment, more freedom. Clearing the clutter from life creates room for the intangibles that make life rewarding.

What is minimalism?

For Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, minimalism isn't just about getting rid of material goods, it's also about having meaningful relationships. #newdaynw

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The Minimalists share what minimalism means to them, discuss new book

Many of us know we are different from others from our earliest childhood memories. I was nudged outside to play by my mother when all I really wanted was to do my own hobbies inside by myself. I always had a small group of two or three friends, but wondered why I was tongue-tied in groups and was never confident as a kid. I didn’t even hear the term “introversion” until my late teens and didn’t connect with it until my early 20s.

1. Unaware: You Just Know That You're 'Different'

With negative stigmas and false definitions of what it means to be an introvert — like being a recluse, narcissist, and icicle — all around us, it is easy to consider this new label as a curse. We have no one to guide us and not enough confidence to reach out and ask others. Instead, we need to take the lead. Find some good resources (books, websites, mentors, or therapists) to help you learn and grow.

2. Uninformed: How Are You Supposed To Act Now?

Introverts finally recognize there is nothing “wrong” with them. Everyone in the world is unique. We have plenty of strengths that are just different from those of our extroverted friends. Rather than thriving in social gatherings, debates, or brainstorming sessions, we often excel with listening , planning, curiosity, creativity , measured consideration, and thoughtfulness.

3. Enlightenment: You Realize Nothing Is Wrong With You

We may finally embrace our introversion, indeed our true self, for the first time. We are at peace alone . We understand how to manage our energy levels to continue to perform during long days. We are placing our well-being first by carving out some energy-boosting alone time (through things such as writing, music, meditation, and/or walks). We are confident in who we are and understand that others will benefit from hearing our perspective and feeling our warmth, both at work and at home.

4. Contentment: You Feel Like Your True Self

Dreams that seemed unattainable become feasible. We not only champion and embrace our own introversion, but we also share in the hope of short-circuiting this long journey for our kids, teammates, and community members. We may also apply our bolstered confidence and style to lead at work, create independently, or opt to change professions altogether. Many of us will find a home using our introspective traits to teach, create artistically, write, or lead teams with our wonderful talents that were bottled up for so long.

5. Flourishing: You Champion Your Introversion And Of Others

If you’re an introvert, you’ll probably relate to these five phases of introversion, from unawareness to contentment.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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The 5 Phases of Introversion You May Experience

Minimalism isn’t about reducing your standards. It’s about redefining your standards and what you don’t need in your life. A simpler life is less stressful and provides more flexibility. That’s the power of minimalism and why many people embrace it.

Redefine Your Standards

On the surface, minimalism looks like a downgrade. Minimalists look for the 1,500 square foot home even though they can afford the 2,000 square foot home. Some of them think 1,500 square feet is too…

Minimalism Isn’t About Settling For A Downgraded Lifestyle

“The best thing young people can do early in their careers is to learn skills that excite and fulfill them on the weekends.”

Work Only If You Are Learning

Y Combinator cofounder Paul Graham supported Kong’s tweet, noting responses that equated work with earning an income. He <a dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/paulg/status/1404118661888102402" rel="noopener noreferrer">replied </a>, “for the ambitious, they are far from identical.” Kong <a dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/ImNotJK/status/1404461625189355524" rel="noopener noreferrer">clarified </a> that work “can mean different things: could be a project that you own at your day job, could be a new skill you need for advancement, could be a side hustle you love.”

Work Can Mean Different Things

Work means something different to everyone, which is why Kong’s tweet was polarizing. For example, <a dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/theChrisDo/status/1383077674684358657" rel="noopener noreferrer">the Futur CEO Chris Do tweeted </a>, “my wife and I can’t agree on this. Can you work hard and make sacrifices if you love the work you do? She only considers it work if you hate what you do. Therefore I haven’t been working [for] the last six years. Thoughts?”

It's Only Work If You Hate What You Do

The author of Creative Doing explains how a polarizing tweet led him to examine how best to advance your professional life without obliterating your actual life.


'It's OK to spend money on the things you really enjoy,' and it can even help you save'

The Minimalists share what minimalism means to them, discuss new book

The 5 Phases of Introversion You May Experience

Minimalism Isn’t About Settling For A Downgraded Lifestyle

You should never work on weekends unless you’re doing one thing

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