3555: 10 Simple Minimalism Guidelines by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Organizing and Decluttering

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🗓️ 7 April 2025

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3555: Minimalism isn’t about having a perfectly curated aesthetic, it’s about removing distractions to focus on what truly matters. Anthony Ongaro shares ten simple guidelines for embracing a minimalist lifestyle, emphasizing decluttering before organizing, letting go of the pursuit of things, and detaching self-worth from possessions. Whether you’re new to minimalism or refining your approach, these insights make intentional living feel more achievable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/minimalism-guidelines/ Quotes to ponder: "It doesn’t need to cost you anything. Embracing minimalism in your life doesn’t mean buying new things that have a certain minimalistic aesthetic." "Minimalism isn’t a one-time project. What minimalism looks like for you will change as your needs and lifestyle change." "Minimalism isn’t about living an easier life. It may be simple, but it’s not easy." Episode references: Becoming Minimalist: https://www.becomingminimalist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's a Minimalist Monday edition of Optimal Living Daily.
0:04.2	10 Simple Minimalism Guidelines by Anthony Ungerow of Break the Twitch.com.
0:09.4	And I'm Justin Mollick, your narrator, reading you blogs every single day of the year.
0:14.1	Now we're going to get right to our Minimalist Monday post as we optimized your life.
0:22.2	10 Simple Minimalism Guidelines as we optimized your life. 10 simple minimalism guidelines by Anthony Angero of break the twitch.com.
0:29.0	Whether you're new to minimalism or just starting to explore the topic,
0:33.9	you've probably seen the white-walled, sparse, and minimalistic photos, and maybe even come across
0:40.0	different minimalism guidelines. To many people, minimalism may seem overwhelming or too extreme,
0:47.6	but that's simply not true. Based on what's worked best for my wife and me over the past few
0:53.0	years of intentional living,
0:54.7	I'd like to share some guiding principles on how to think about, approach, and practice minimalism.
1:01.6	Here are 10 simple minimalism guidelines.
1:05.4	Number one, it doesn't need to cost any money.
1:09.6	Minimalism or the pursuit of a more minimal lifestyle does not need to cost any money. Minimalism, or the pursuit of a more minimal lifestyle,
1:12.9	does not need to cost you anything. When you see photos of modern, minimalistic Scandinavian
1:18.7	furniture, it can be tempting to want the same for your home, but that's the opposite point
1:24.0	of minimalism. Embracing minimalism in your life doesn't mean buying new things
1:29.3	that have a certain minimalistic aesthetic. The best way to get started is by decluttering the
1:35.1	things in your home that are no longer adding value while continuing to use what you already have.
1:42.4	Number two, the process is dynamic, not static. Minimalism isn't a one-time
1:49.3	project. It may start small, but the impact, benefits, and what it looks like will build over time.
1:57.2	While it may feel great to reach a certain point of decluttering that you feel good about,
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