# Case Study: Taylor's Lifestyle Design (from First Principles)

[^note]: Related: [Lifestyle Design (from First Principles)](/constructive-lifestyle-design)

From a blank slate, write down everything you need and want.

Define minimalism for yourself. Fill your life with [delights](/delights).

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## 1. My Processes

I am finite.

But I can carefully spend my remaining attention.

### Live/Survive

Fortune smiles upon me. At 30 years old, my "non-negotiables" eat half of my waking day:

> potty, sleep, parent, hydrate, eat, earn, exercise, clean, chores

### Thrive

Beyond necessities, I pursue [delights](/delights):

1. [laughing with loved ones](/delights#laughing)
2. [overcoming challenges](/delights#challenges)
3. [exercising creativity](/delights#creativity)
4. [inciting coincidence](/delights#coincidence)
5. [helping people](/delights#helping)
6. [experiencing novelty](/delights#novelty)
7. [meeting cool people](/delights#meeting)
8. [dancing](/delights#dancing)

To spend as much time as possible balancing wants and needs, I maintain a daily routine:

1. check my daily calendar
2. organize task lists and "tickle" ideas
3. respond to messages and engage with communities
4. complete chores
5. tidy my home
6. exercise
7. [progress current project](/now)
8. [write](/)
9. [read](/books)
10. commune with loved ones

## 2. My Consumables

Temporary commodities fuel my ongoing processes:

> firewood,
> food,
> car fuel,
> heating/cooling electricity,
> cooking electricity,
> device electricty,
> toilet paper,
> toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, floss,
> deodorant,
> shaving cream, blades,
> medications,
> home repair materials,
> soap,
> socializing trinkets,
> home cleaning supplies,
> events & travel costs,
> hazard & home insurance,
> prime,
> car insurance,
> cellular service,
> internet service,
> seeds

## 3. My Possessions

I like listing my "whys" and "whats" together.
My love deepens for the delightful objects around me.
I surrender my cruft when I study what matters.

To align myself with my processes, I note my valuable durable goods:

### Necessities

- **shelter:** house, tools
- **sleep:** bed, sheets, pillow, winter blanket
- **eating:** fridge, cooking/heat appliance, food storage containers, eating utensils, bowls, cups
- **food production:** lights, racks, pots
- **sanitation:** shaving tools, bidet
- **transportation:** car
- **clothing:** socks, underwear, pants, t-shirts, jackets, bags
- **fitness:** weights, indoor bike
- **commerce:** credit/debit cards
- **verification:** IDs, passport, certificates

### Delights

- **comfort:** seating, lighting
- **convenience/comms:** smartphone, smartwatch
- **writing/publishing/programming:** computer, accessories
- **music listening:** headphones, speakers
- **beauty:** art, plants
- **reflection:** shrine, books, memorabilia
- **fashion:** "statement" clothes and accessories