Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3858: Allow Space to Screw It Up by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Learning Through Failure
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Dec 28, 2025 In this discussion, Anthony Ongaro, a simple living advocate and creator of BreakTheTwitch.com, shares insights from his essay 'Allow Space to Screw It Up.' He reflects on how joyful disruptions, like a sudden trip, can derail habits but also teach valuable lessons about flexibility. Ongaro emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection, arguing that guilt only complicates our ability to get back on track. He also highlights minimalism and the benefits of letting go, turning setbacks into unexpected joys.
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Habits Collapse On Travel
- Anthony Ongaro describes how a 30-day habit streak fell apart during a trip to Los Angeles.
- He struggled to keep six daily habits and only managed to make the bed each morning.
Home Base Trumps Constant Nomadism
- Anthony realized a nomadic lifestyle might not fit his need for home and consistency.
- He concluded a balance between a home base and travel suits his long-term vision better.
Allow Space To Screw Things Up
- Allow space in your life for mistakes and missed days instead of fueling guilt.
- Make restarting easy: simplify actions and get back on the horse quickly.