Ian The Minimalist

Techie Minimalist – Warm talks with Lyft drivers about Minimalism

It is not every day you get to talk about minimalism to a complete stranger, especially when that stranger is also your Lyft driver. But with luck, I have met such a person, and she was intrigued by my lifestyle. (more…)

Techie Minimalist | Retail Stories - My Departure from the Retail World

The retail business isn’t always for everyone. It wasn’t for me, and by the end of this essay, it may or may not be for you too. Here are my reasons for leaving the retail world.

Techie Minimalist | Saying Goodbye to the Retail World

Saying Goodbye to the Retail World My Departure From working in retail came so suddenly that many of my managers and fellow employees were shock about the announcement. I sent my 2-week notice email to all the managers throughout the store, announcing that I will no longer work for the company. (more…)

Techie Minimalist | Retail Stories – “Save More, Buy More”

When you walk right into an electronics store and you reach towards the accessory section. As you try to find that one charging cable for your dying phone, you see a sign stating, “If you buy 3 or more items, you save 25% on each item” (or something similar). Have you ever wondered if you are truly saving 25%? If by buying two more items would help you save more? (more…)

Techie Minimalist | I Used My 2-Year Warranty for My Nintendo Switch

Techie Minimalist | I Used My 2-Year Warranty for My Nintendo Switch A year ago, I bought a 2-year store warranty for my Nintendo Switch. At the time, I bought the warranty due to the Switches battery limitations and I would want the option to replace it in the near future. fast forward to today and I am at the same store to redeem that very same warranty and possibly purchase the same warranty…

Techie Minimalist | A Memoir of Decluttering My Mail

Techie Minimalist | A Memoir of Decluttering My Mail I hate to admit it, but I have a box of mail that I have collected for more than three years. It was a collection of pre-approved credit card applications, mail Ads, billing statements,  and other things that I haven’t even opened in a gigantic box. (more…)