Stop Solving by Adding
We often add complexity thinking it will help, but it overwhelms.
Try subtracting tasks, obligations, or even thoughts.
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When life feels off, we try to fix it by adding: more books, more apps, more goals, more advice. But sometimes, the real magic comes from removing; a toxic habit, a draining person, a false belief. This is the underrated art of psychological subtraction.
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