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Via Negativa
What you remove is more important than what you keep
Less is more
We all want to be more productive, more focused, more creative, achieve more, and be more.
We learn a new skill, a new language, a new app, a new technique in the hope that when we master it, it will be the holy grail. Finally, we’ll be “complete”
Except it isn’t
You already know a lot, done a lot, and experienced a lot, the problem is that you don’t use it.
So, instead of trying to learn more stuff, use 1% of what you already know.
You already know how to use Zoom, Slack, Canvas, UX, Python, WordPress, Mathlab, Todoist, Trello, Scrivener. So pick one, become an expert, and forget about the rest.
Via Negativa
It’s not really about skills, tools, or learning, it’s about following the “Via Negativa” method — instead of focusing on what to do, focus on what not to do.
Instead of finding the perfect diet — Eat less or fast
Instead of finding more ways to make money — Spend less
Instead of finding the perfect medicine — Lead a healthy life
Instead of dealing with stress — Eliminate the source
