Love People, Use Things: Because the Opposite Never Works

by Joshua Fields Millburn

hedonic treadmill—spending money they didn’t have to buy things they didn’t need to impress people they didn’t like.

If there is a core message within minimalism, it’s this: you probably don’t need that.

Enough is the sweet spot in the middle, the place where intentionality intersects with contentment,

Selecting the incorrect answer on a test is a mistake; not studying for that test is a dumb decision. The mistake was something you did without intention; the negligent decision was made intentionally—often without regard for the consequences.

When we stop conflating distraction and busywork with productivity and efficiency, we’re able to accomplish something profound and meaningful with our creativity.