The Rich Minimalist

Tiny House vs. Camper Van: Choosing Between Roots and Wheels

After four years of vanlife and one year in a tiny house, I’ve learned that both are powerful tools for minimalism, and they serve very different…

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April 2026 Wrap-Up: The Rich Minimalist

April focused on practical freedom: building better systems for money, water, and deep work so that a minimalist life becomes more resilient, creative…

May 1 • Manfred

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April 2026

Designing Your Tiny House for Creative Work: The “Deep Work” Cell

How to turn a tiny space into a powerhouse for focus by prioritizing a “deep work” cell over traditional office comforts.

Apr 30 • Manfred

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Build a Freedom Portfolio, Not a Second Job

In this episode, I cover the idea of a freedom portfolio, which includes semi-passive projects, that make you happy and generate income.

Apr 18 • Manfred

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Rainwater Harvesting in a Tiny House: How I Collect, Filter, and Use Water Off-Grid in the Pyrenees

A practical look at tiny house rainwater harvesting, DIY filtration, and off-grid water independence in the Pyrenees.

Apr 12 • Manfred

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From The Rich Minimalist to Financial Freedom Mentor

If you’ve ever wanted to become financially free and time-rich, my new app is your tool to show you that path.

Apr 6 • Manfred

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March 2026 Wrap-Up: Light on Articles, Heavy on App Development, Freedom Portfolios?

March delivered three deep dives into endurance, freedom portfolios, and minimalist money strategies, crafted while I finalized the Financial Freedom…

Apr 1 • Manfred

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March 2026

The Freedom Portfolio: Turning Passion Projects into Future Passive Income

A freedom portfolio is a small collection of intentional side projects that can compound into future income, more autonomy, and a life that is rich in…

Mar 30 • Manfred

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From Stuff-Rich to Time-Rich: Minimalism as Your Fastest Financial Freedom Strategy

Owning less isn't just about decluttering. It's a deliberate strategy that slashes fixed costs, accelerates your path to freedom, and creates breathing…

Mar 25 • Manfred

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Touching the Void: Joe Simpson’s Impossible Crawl and the Minimalist Power of “One More Step”

Joe Simpson’s 1985 Andes survival, crawling alone for days with a broken leg, shows how radical minimalism and relentless “one more step” focus can turn…

Mar 12 • Manfred

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February 2026 Wrap-Up: Minimalism vs. Frugality Deep-dive, Growing Your Own Food, and Tiny Morning Routines

February unpacked minimalism vs frugality, one-exercise fitness hacks, and tiny house self-sufficiency—practical tools to live lighter, stronger, and…

Mar 4 • Manfred

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February 2026

My Tiny House Morning Routine: Slow Living, Strong Coffee, and a Calm Start in the Mountains

Discover how a simple morning routine, waking with natural light, walking the land, checking the off-grid systems, cold showers, and eggs from happy…

Feb 25 • Manfred

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