Break The Twitch: a practical guide to minimalism, intentional living & doing more of what matters
Anthony Ongaroamazon.com
Break The Twitch: a practical guide to minimalism, intentional living & doing more of what matters
“Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it.”
We tend to buy these things because of the experiences we expect to have around them and who we expect ourselves to be with them, but the things themselves rarely cause those experiences to happen on their own.
We’re in a world where delayed gratification, something proven to increase success and satisfaction in life, is practically nonexistent.
Remember that simplifying your life and designing a space that aligns with your intentions takes time—as the old adage goes, it is a journey, not a destination.
One has to be more intentional, not impulsive to obtain a simplier life. Has my brashness come purely from impulse?
When Urgency Is Lost, Motivation Goes With It
I thought I was taking action when all I was really doing was taking out my credit card.
Build A Habit Before You Buy
presence is the ultimate present.
Instead of browsing the fanciest yoga gear you can find, take a moment to figure out a Minimally Viable Action—the smallest, most immediate step you can take that is doing what you want to do.
Don't the person with all the gear and no idea. Look for your MVA. Can you start a new project or hobby without spending a penny?