Minimalism and Essentialism
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Research Scope
Less But Better, 90% decision rule, decluttering, capital efficiency, and financial margin of safety — applying essentialist principles to tennis, finance, and life design.
Key Themes
- The 90% decision rule for resource allocation
- Decluttering physical and mental space for peak performance
- Capital efficiency and margin of safety in financial management
- The power of saying "NO" to protect focus
Grounded Insights
- The 90% rule: evaluate 100% of options, commit 100% to the top 10%
- Decluttering physical space reduces cognitive load 20-30%, freeing mental energy for deliberate practice
- Capital reserves of 6-12 months expenses provide the freedom to make long-term decisions under pressure
- Saying "no" to good opportunities creates space for great ones — essential for tournament scheduling
Studio Artifacts
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| Audio Overview | 🔊 Play in Studio |
| Video Overview | Play in Studio |
| Mind Map | Open Studio |
| Slide Deck | Open Studio |
Connections to Tennis Knowledge Gap
- Financial margin of safety enables athletes to train full-time without performance anxiety
- Essentialist principles guide tournament selection — fewer, higher-quality events
- Mental decluttering mirrors pre-shot routine simplification