TEDxBoulder - Grant Blakeman - Minimalism - For a More Full Life

Grant Blakeman discovers the power of minimalism and how staying simple is actually more effective than overcomplicating something.

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[SenorJalapeno10]

Anyone else wanna minimalise their rage by laying this guy out?

[estnon]

is this about minimalism or toothpaste market? minimalism is completely different than whatever he is talking about.

[ifnotminimal]

minimalist body art curated at ifnotminimal.tumblr.com

[synwolf]

@dr1345 Ironically, it would be A LOT simpler without the stupid icons.

[dr1345]

would be much better without interrupting visual aid for retards. yeah I know how email icon looks like, douchebag.

[joaoantoniodebarros]

@culturefreedomblog He was also a practical minimalist. As a martial artist, he preaches to have only a few simple techniques and repeat it until it become second nature. That's a very true statement, from combat sport to military and police forces.

[SubconsciousGatherer]

"Too many choices is no choice at all." -Negativland

[culturefreedomblog]

@fortbenningmom Bruce Lee said being empty was a good thing, he said empty your mind, which meant to have a clean slate. Imagine the daily use of this principle and what it can do for your health or spiritual practice? that's your negative space.

[culturefreedomblog]

I guess I am a minimalist, I've been aware of it for a long time, It's the best thing I've ever done for my health, work & personal lifestyle. I plan on limiting work, noise, distractions, distracting people, ideology, technology, expenses, and making everything easier according to my work.

[fortbenningmom]

Thank you. thank you for your encouragement. I'm seeking "negative space" & that's a positive!