Simplicity & Elimination

The fastest path to more isn't addition, it's elimination. These posts explore what happens when you ruthlessly remove what doesn't serve your mission. You'll find micro-action strategies, 20-minute approaches that compound over time, and permission to do less while creating more impact. Complexity is easy. Simplicity takes courage.
Oct 08

Team RE's Full Digital Detox: Marissa

Each member of Team Ridiculously Efficient was tasked with spending one 24-hour period in September without using any screens. That
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Oct 07

Team RE's Full Digital Detox: Rosemina

Each member of Team Ridiculously Efficient was tasked with spending one 24-hour period in September without using any screens. That
3 min read
Oct 06

Team RE's Full Digital Detox: Kelley

Each member of Team Ridiculously Efficient was tasked with spending one 24-hour period in September without using any screens. That
3 min read
Oct 01

Team RE's Partial Digital Detox: Kelley

For one week in September, Team Ridiculously Efficient went on a partial digital detox. Every night at 8pm local time,
3 min read
Sep 30

Team RE's Partial Digital Detox: Marissa

For one week in September, Team Ridiculously Efficient went on a partial digital detox. Every night at 8pm local time,
3 min read
Sep 29

Team RE's Partial Digital Detox - Billy

For one week in September, Team Ridiculously Efficient went on a partial digital detox. Every night at 8pm local time,
3 min read
Sep 28

Team RE's Partial Digital Detox: Rosemina

For one week in September, Team Ridiculously Efficient went on a partial digital detox. Every night at 8pm local time,
4 min read
Aug 13

What Really Happens to Your Brain and Body During a Digital Detox

When was the last time you were completely unplugged and had no access to any of your electronic devices or
2 min read
Apr 07

Little Things Matter. Here's Proof From the TSA

Most people don't think about efficiency when they think about the TSA, but I just saw a stat
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Mar 31

The Anti-Productivity Secret That Helps Me Focus

I have an odd working habit that most people would shake their heads at. It is certainly unusual, considering that
2 min read
Mar 23

When Do You Have the Most Clarity?

When do you have the most clarity? Where are you? Who are you with? What are you doing? These are
2 min read
Feb 26

Adventures in Radical Lifestyle Simplification, Part 1: Le Tote and Work Clothing

Today's adventure in radical lifestyle simplification is all about how I've completely cut out the time
2 min read