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Flat White

Rigid principles can lead to manic delusion

15 May 2024

3:00 AM

15 May 2024

3:00 AM

For years I’ve played this game with a good mate, that is, to see who can simplify their life the most. We have a long history of text messages cataloguing the culling of DVDs, books, ties, T-shirts, and generally the removal of distractions, mainly subscriptions and odd hobbies.

As a result of the process I’ve gone from about 1,000 books to just six, three of which are softbacks.

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