Comments on: The Number One Argument for Not Simplifying

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Setting Them Up and Knocking Them Down: My First Quarter Writing Goals Analyzed — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:56:11 +0000

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Define Minimalism: 8 Different Answers from Leading Minimalists — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:15:55 +0000

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By: Stormbringer

Stormbringer — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:05:13 +0000

I picked up some decorations for you at the dollar store. What’s your mailing address?

(cringe) Some people I know load up on that junk.

Perhaps you can address what I would consider the *other* argument against simplifying: Losing your personality. Many people feel that the things they own are extensions of their personalities (sort of like the guy who feels if he spends big money on that fancy sports car, it makes him into a “real man”). If they simplify or minimalize, they lose parts of themselves.

But if their personalities are expressed through dollar store trinkets, they have some serious problems that need to be addressed.

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thesimplerlife.net across the web | thesimplerlife.net — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:04:04 +0000

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By: Steven | The Emotion Machine

Steven | The Emotion Machine — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:21:46 +0000

Charley, this is a really great point! To me, simplicity is about living a life without hesitation, anxiety, or worry. It is about letting energy flow through your being and seizing each moment. Things only become complex when we face internal conflicts, social pressures, and a life of incongruency.

By: Shannon Wagner

Shannon Wagner — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:07:57 +0000

The big struggle for me is to find a way to focus on a smaller number of goals, without feeling like I have left out something or someone which is very important to me. Often it involves some hard choices, even after cutting out the merely distracting nonsense. Too many interests and hobbies, I suppose..

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:13:34 +0000

Thanks for publishing my article Charley! I’m honored to be featured on your website.

@Jeffrey Tang

I think that is very well-stated. I multi-task all the time; I just try to make sure it makes sense for me to be doing so. For example, I workout and listen to podcasts all the time. When I’m driving, I’ll listen to a lecture. If I’m grading a particularly objective assignment, I’ll often have some sort of video or audio I’m also listening to. The key, however, is to know what work requires complete focus and have the discipline to remove distractions. That’s the hard part.

By: Jeffrey Tang

Jeffrey Tang — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:12:34 +0000

What high-functioning people do is accomplish so many incredible things that we can’t help but -assume- they multitask, when they’re actually working on a few crucial tasks with intense focus.

I’m not saying that all multi-tasking is bad; sometimes it’s necessary and -can- help you make better use of your time. The trick is knowing when multitasking is called for and when it only creates the illusion of being busy and productive.