Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 3179:\nColin 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.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://exilelifestyle.com/minimum-viable-home/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"It only seemed natural, having lived the way I\u2019ve lived for so long, to stick to the essentials."\n"I didn\u2019t know what I wanted in a home, but I did know what I\u2019d need to do the work I enjoy doing. I decided to start there."\n"No more couches for the sake of couches. No more gadgets because I have room to store them."\nEpisode references:\nThe Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/\nMinimum Viable Product: https://www.productplan.com/glossary/minimum-viable-product/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices