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Minimalism vs. Frugality: Why Your Tiny House Isn’t About Being Cheap
Minimalism isn’t about being cheap—it’s about being intentional.
Feb 23
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If You Only Did One Exercise: The Power of the Squat
If I had to pick just one exercise for strength and long-term health, I’d choose the squat.
Feb 14
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Growing Your Own Food in a Tiny House: The Minimalist Guide to Easy Self-Sufficiency
Discover how to turn your tiny house surroundings into a simple, low-maintenance food system with beginner-friendly crops on your way to freedom…
Feb 12
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Minimalism vs. Frugality: The Subtle Difference That Changes Everything
Minimalism isn’t about being cheap—it’s about spending on purpose, cutting the noise, and buying back your time, freedom, and peace of mind.
Feb 6
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January 2026 Wrap-Up: Retiring Early, Business Dirtbags, Soul of Minimalist Freedom, and Race Toward Real Growth
In January 2026, I dove into FIRE math, Yvon Chouinard’s radical business ethics, and Emerson’s self-reliant wisdom to sharpen the path toward a…
Feb 1
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January 2026
Ralph Waldo Emerson: Self-Reliance, Nature, and the Soul of Minimalist Freedom
Ralph Waldo Emerson's timeless essays like "Self-Reliance" and "Nature" champion trusting your inner voice, embracing simplicity in the natural world…
Jan 22
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Race Toward Real Growth
Discover how a competition like a Spartan Race on the calendar, minimalist bodyweight training, and "chore‑based wild workouts” can transform your…
Jan 11
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Yvon Chouinard: The Reluctant Billionaire Who Turned Patagonia into a Minimalist Blueprint for Real Sustainability
Yvon Chouinard shows that it is possible to build a global company, stay a dirtbag at heart, and use business as a serious tool for protecting the…
Jan 9
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The FIRE Movement: A Minimalist Guide to Financial Independence, Retire Early
Master the 4% rule to calculate your exact FIRE number, slash expenses through intentional minimalism, and reclaim decades of freedom from the 9-5…
Jan 2
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December 2025
December 2025 Wrap-Up: Off-grid and Minimalism Philosophy, Fit in the Wild, and Off-Grid Consulting
December was epic! I shared a couple of important thoughts on minimalism, back to nature, solitude, and living deliberately. I also launched a new…
Dec 31, 2025
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Fitness in the Wild: Ideas to Use What You Have to Stay Strong and Healthy
Back to basics. Your health is your capital for a happy off-grid tiny house life. What would the cavemen do?
Dec 27, 2025
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Deliberate Simplicity and the Rich Minimalist Life
Is modern life a trap, or an opportunity to reflect and change?
Dec 25, 2025
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