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3179: Minimum Viable Home by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Minimalism & Simple Living

May 13, 2024

Colin Wright challenges the allure of excessive decor and gadgets in homes, advocating for starting with the basics. Emphasizing minimal viable products, he encourages scrutinizing genuine needs to foster space and clarity. The journey towards a minimalist home prioritizes functionality over unnecessary acquisitions.

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Colin Wright

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Quick takeaways

Start with essential components for a minimalist home to avoid unnecessary clutter and expenses.

Focus on intentional homemaking by acquiring items based on actual needs for a clutter-free environment.

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Introduction

5min

Embracing the Concept of a Minimum Viable Home for Practical Living

2min

Creating a Personalized Minimum Viable Home

3min

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Episode 3179:

Colin Wright's "Minimum Viable Home" challenges the conventional allure of furnishing homes with excessive decor and underused gadgets. Emphasizing the philosophy of minimal viable products from tech, Wright advocates for starting with the basics - those things truly necessary and building from there. His journey towards a minimal, functional home encourages readers to scrutinize what they genuinely need, fostering both space and clarity in their living environments.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exilelifestyle.com/minimum-viable-home/

Quotes to ponder:

"It only seemed natural, having lived the way I’ve lived for so long, to stick to the essentials."

"I didn’t know what I wanted in a home, but I did know what I’d need to do the work I enjoy doing. I decided to start there."

"No more couches for the sake of couches. No more gadgets because I have room to store them."

Episode references:

The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/

Minimum Viable Product: https://www.productplan.com/glossary/minimum-viable-product/

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