Minimalism
Microwave Buttons
How many buttons on your microwave do you actually use?
Minimalism
Getting rid of excess to focus on what matters most.
Minimalism
Pruning Flowers
Growing flower bushes takes commitment. You have to water and weed them, and ensure they are safe from bugs and disease.
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Subtractive Solutions
One study showed that when tasked with making a pattern of blocks symmetrical by either adding or removing blocks, only 20% of people chose to remove them.
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The Value of Scarcity
Wordle's scarcity – only one puzzle per day – is precisely what makes it popular and valuable.
Minimalism
The Gift of Simplicity
Complexity is tempting because it's easier in the short term, but you'll pay the cost later on.
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Effective Writing
Effective writing is only as long as it needs to be to make its point.
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Creative Resilience
Pablo Picasso's "The Bull" perfectly illustrates the creative process.
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Simplicity is Hard
The instructions for Atari’s Star Trek game were only four words: Insert Quarter. Avoid Klingons.