37 Quotes by Leo Babauta

Be a curator of your life. Slowly cut things out until you’re left only with what you love, with what’s necessary, with what makes you happy.

The beginning is half of every action.” Greek Proverb.

Don’t rush. Go slowly. Be present.

Enough means having enough to live, and enough to be happy, and enough to thrive.

If your mind isn’t clouded by unnecessary things, then this is the best season of your life.” – Wu-Men.

We may feel productive when we’re constantly switching between things, constantly doing something, but in all honesty, we’re not. We’re just distracted.

On Clearing Clutter “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” – William Morris.

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” – Lao Tzu.

We’re so caught up in trying to do everything, experience all the essential things, not miss out on anything important... We can’t read all the good books, watch all the good films, go to all the best cities in the world, try all the best restaurants, meet all the great people... Life is better when we don’t try to do everything. Learn to enjoy the slice of life you experience, and life turns out to be wonderful.