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I am an anti-minimalist

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1:03 pm
March 15, 2013


Edward Antrobus

Fort Collins, CO

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I don't usually write very long posts, despite the fact that the joke in my U.S. History class in high school that "Antrobus" was Greek for "long-winded" :) But when I started writing a post about my anti-minimalist leanings, the words kept on flowing. At 2131 words, I finally had to cut myself off at 2am last night to get some sleep. I think this one definitely qualifies as one of my rants as a "personal finance contrarian"

The Case Against Minimalism

 

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3:28 pm
March 15, 2013


ayoungpro

Lehi, UT

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posts 184

I read your post and I enjoyed it a lot. I agree with a lot of the points you made. Minimalism has its virtues but I think it is overrated, especially in the blogosphere. :)

5:40 pm
March 15, 2013


krantcents

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I read and commented!  I think minimalist can interpreted differently by every individual. 

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10:25 am
March 16, 2013


Jackie

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posts 664

Minimalism has always really resonated with me, although not in the "only have 100 things" kind of way. Off to read your post now…

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5:37 am
March 19, 2013


Greg @ ThriftGenuity

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posts 61

I read and commented.  I guess I was never aware that there were so many labels/categories on saving/spending habits.  Kind of reminds me of music genres getting very specific in my rock and roll days :) .


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