Barry Fralick

The middle is purgatory. It is a hell-like spot where everything is miserable but not so insufferable that it can’t be tolerated. There isn’t enough pain,…

I went completely paperless starting in January of 2022 and after some trial and error, I have come up with a simple system that keeps me…

‘Transaction unsuccessful.’ That’s what the message said when I was trying to make a purchase online. Once again, my bank had decided to block a purchase…

“It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.” — Andy Rooney…

Don’t chase, attract — What you chase eludes you. What you attract pursues you. Reinvent yourself — If your old clothes no longer fit, get rid…

Minimalism is the practice of relentlessly trimming bullshit — physical and otherwise. Happiness that fades the fastest is the sort that comes with a monthly payment.…

Bullshit — Humans only make meaningful changes when they quit believing their own bullshit. Poor vs broke — Being poor is a mindset whereas being broke is…

We need to do better. I need to do better. There is too much content and not enough art. Almost every tweet, every Instagram story, and…

Someone asked me the other day how I define the term ‘life design’ — a term I use frequently and, I’m embarrassed to say, I didn’t…

I am a househusband. A dedicated soldier executing dishes, laundry, and occasional shopping with military-like precision. Pajama pants are my fatigues and 409 is my weapon…

I like to live a quiet life and when it comes to noise, it’s not all about what’s going into our ears. Sometimes it’s distractions and…

I don’t like chaos. And there’s something awful about ending a day that has been hectic and largely unproductive. Over the years, I’ve developed a few…

I live out of a travel bag. And the weird thing is, I haven’t traveled in quite some time. The thing about traveling is the feeling…

Pay attention in school — Get good grades. Always listen to the teacher and don’t be disruptive. Follow the rules and never question authority. Conformity is…

In the last 2 years I’ve written 100+ articles [some published and some trashed] and tapped out a million+ words and here’s the deal: I still…

You’re scared. I know you’re scared because everyone is. Everyone’s scared to look like a loser, a fool, or get judged. Everyone’s scared to make a…

My name is Barry. I am a workaholic. And although I make a concerted effort to be intentional about how I use my energy these days,…

Everyone talks about finding meaning and most of us have a sense of what we want out of life at some point or another. However, sometimes…

“Most things presented as urgent rarely are.” — from the article 50 Life-Changing Ideas. To add to this, most things considered important are not urgent. And…

Most people aren’t free. They think they are but they’re really not — myself included. In fact, most of us are willing slaves to the choices…

This article is a bit late. Late by almost a month. I was planning on writing this article at the end of December but then life…

After reading a post from Joshua Becker about changing light bulbs, it occurred to me how lucky I am. Not because of where I am. There…

This is a short post and not the typical article I write. Usually, my posts are neat and clean with actionable tips on how to do…

In a world full of distractions and chaos, focusing on tasks and getting them finished is a difficult challenge. For example, sitting down to write. It’s…

The holidays may be the most stressful time of the year. Not to mention, if you are anything like me, December has to be one of…

Every day I get flooded with emails, and every day I achieve inbox zero. Now I’m really into systems and email is no different. I like…

These are my best tips to get organized. Some of these tips I have practiced for years and others have been recently implemented. I may add…

“Do something today, even if it’s wrong.” — My Father My Father used to say this often. And in the context in which he used it,…

I consider myself lazy. Like I really don’t want to do anything. Especially things that suck. And the worst part about being lazy is the hustle…

This is a list of concepts and ideas that have helped shape my thinking. I’ve titled them as life-changing because in many ways they’ve served as…

This is a collection of thoughts and ideas about entrepreneurship and running a business. It also serves as a Twitter thread. If you don’t follow me…

Disorganization is stressful — or at least adds stress to an already stressful situation. And to make matters worse — disorganization costs time and money. Now,…

Improving your life doesn’t have to be a long-drawn-out process. Many self-improvement ideas seem to be focused on the long term. And while long-term goals and…

Not everyone in our house is enthused with minimalism as much as I am. Especially when it comes to throwing things away. And when it comes…

This is a comprehensive guide on how to set up and eliminate smartphone distractions. In this resource, I’ll give you tips, tricks, and ideas on how…

The thing about money is, for most people, it’s as much a mental battle as it is about earning and saving. And by changing our mindset…

Excuses don’t pay the bills, however, we often lie to ourselves and exercise beliefs that sound like good reasons to avoid taking action. Perhaps you’re thinking…

Social media can be a cesspool of low-quality humans. It can also be a place to find like-minded people that add value to our lives. In…

Ernest Hemmingway hunted German U-Boats in the Caribbean during WWII and Anthony Bourdain visited over 80 countries across all 7 continents. What have you done lately?…

Our lives are surrounded by stuff. We buy stuff, replace stuff, maintain stuff, and throw stuff away. Our homes are too small because we have too…

The dog poop on the floor doesn’t matter. It seriously doesn’t, and in this post, we’re talking about things mattering and how most things don’t. If…

I enjoy a simple and streamlined life. And there is nothing passive about creating the type of life that you want. It takes thought, intention, and…

I wasn’t good at saying no until I was in my 30s. I also never thought about why I should say no or what the benefits…

In this post, we’re talking about what makes people lucky. For years people have told me I’m lucky, however, I don’t always agree. I have problems…

Once in a while, we get into a situation that just sucks. It could be any situation from a divorce, to a ruined weekend, to a…

It’s no secret I’m kind of obsessed with the minimalist lifestyle. Owning less stuff and keeping things simple is a passion of mine. For me, minimalism…

Consumerism is everywhere. Every day we are bombarded with hundreds of advertisements sending us signals to buy, consume, repeat, and rinse. This product will make us…

It’s not my birthday and I’m far from 30 years old. Therefore I can’t exactly write a ’30 things I’ve learned at 30 years old’ post.…

This isn’t a long essay because that would defeat the purpose. Writing 101 ways on how to simplify your life would become complicated by the time…