I’ve been interviewed countless times over the past year, and frequently asked “What is minimalism?” More often than not, the reporter is looking for something dramatic, something newsworthy, something extreme. And more often than not, my answer disappoints them.
Why? Because in my opinion, minimalism is not about being radical or awesome or extraordinary.
It’s not about reducing your entire life to a hard drive, or interacting with the world through your iPhone.
It’s not about quitting your day job, traveling the world, or selling ebooks from a tropical beach.
It’s not about living in a sleek loft with three pieces of designer furniture.… {Read more}