Lately, I’ve been really thinking about something that resonated with me, and I wanted to share it with you all. It comes from Matt Plumer, who focuses on helping people build financial systems that lead to greater freedom and less stress. His approach often challenges the conventional wisdom that more is always better.
Matt talks about how we live in a world that constantly pushes us to want more. More information, more stuff, more followers – you name it. It feels like the goal is always to accumulate. But Matt suggests that maybe the key to actually growing and thriving isn’t about adding more, but about subtracting. Think about it: creating space and margin in our lives could be the real secret to unlocking what truly matters. That space to think clearly, the breathing room to move without constant stress, and ultimately, the ability to really pursue what we want.
This has made me consider how often I think beyond the immediate choices I make. Every decision has a ripple effect, right? There’s the initial price we pay, but then there’s the longer-term cost of not making the rightdecision. That can impact us for years down the line in terms of time, money, and energy.
It got me thinking about a couple of key questions for myself, inspired by Matt’s insights: Who in my life has a bit more experience, someone who can help me see potential pitfalls I might miss? And what do I actually need to remove from my life to create real growth in my contributions and giving?
The core idea that’s stuck with me, and which is central to Matt Plumer’s philosophy, is that true financial freedom isn’t just about working harder or earning more. It’s about building a smart system that works for you. This whole concept of achieving more by focusing on less – by being more intentional about what we keep and what we let go of – feels really powerful. I wanted to share this perspective, inspired by Matt’s work, because I think it’s a valuable shift in mindset that could benefit us all in creating more intentional futures.
I enjoyed reading this refreshing perspective on how many people overconsume. The idea is that growth is created by removing things that don’t serve us rather than accumulating and making more money. Removing stuff so that we can create clarity and freedom is a nuanced approach that serves us differently. Intentional simplicity will lead to resilience in the long term.