There is a surprising liberation that comes from limitation.

Whether it’s working with fewer resources, embracing minimalism, or setting intentional boundaries, scarcity often sparks creativity, resourcefulness, and a deeper appreciation for what we already have. In this episode I examine how constraints can actually make life feel richer and more expansive. I also discuss how modern overabundance affects our well-being, the power of presence, and how small self-imposed restrictions can lead to greater clarity, freedom, and fulfillment.

Embrace a little less – experience a whole lot more.

Referenced:

• Jack Kerouac – ⁠On the Road⁠
• Mark Manson – ⁠The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**⁠
• Studies on the ⁠Four-Day Workweek⁠
• ⁠Purl Soho⁠
• ⁠Alone⁠
• ⁠The Art of Frugal Hedonism⁠
• ⁠Dry January⁠

Time stamps:

1:56 What does it mean to work within constraints?

2:54 Creativity thrives within constraints

6:15 The freedom that comes through discipline

11:39 Reducing decision fatigue

18:13 Scarcity sparks resourcefulness

20:38 The overabundance of modern life - we crave simplicity

25:31 The psychological and emotional impacts of having “too much”

27:22 Heightening sensory awareness and presence

33:14 The power of saying “no”

37:56 The history of restriction in spirituality

42:37 The power balance within “freedom of speech”

44:05 Freedom to consume without limits will ****infringe on others’ well-being – including the planet we all live on