7 Minimalist Rules That Changed My Life

Think back on your most memorable road trip.



1. The House-on-Fire Rule
If my closet, attic, or storage unit vanished tomorrowโ€ฆ would I actually care?
Losing our luggage during a tour showed me how little my stuff mattered.
That realization was freeing โ€” and honestly surprising.

2. The 20/20 Rule
If I can replace something for $20 in under 20 minutes, I let it go.
Most โ€œjust in caseโ€ items never get used.
Almost none are missed.

3. The Box Rule
If Iโ€™m unsure, it goes in a box with a 6-month reminder.
If I donโ€™t open it, the entire box gets donated.
No stress. No second-guessing.

4. The Two-Day Rule
I can skip a habit once โ€” but never twice in a row.
This single rule kept reading, workouts, and routines consistent for years.

5. The Investor Rule
I stopped investing in stuff and started investing in experiences.
Trips, memories, and shared moments added more value than anything I ever bought.

6. The โ€œEverything Needs a Homeโ€ Rule
If it doesnโ€™t have a place, it doesnโ€™t belong here.
This rule alone eliminated clutter, lost keys, and mental noise.

7. The Nightly Reset
Every night, I reset the house and the next day.
Clothes laid out. Coffee ready. Book open.
Mornings stopped feeling chaotic.

Try it you will be liberated. Don’t follow the consumerism culture. It’s a trap.

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