So You Want to Be a Minimalist?

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If you want to be a minimalist there are ten questions you should consider.

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By far the most common scenario I run into is people verbally telling me how much then want to be a minimalist, but following up those words with no thought or action.

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Do I Still Want to Be a Minimalist?

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Could You Be a Minimalist?

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Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Attempting Minimalism

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#1 Why Do You Want to Become a Minimalist?

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Swipe up for the Other 9 Questions!

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