Interesting take on the subject, though I would not be certain that minimalism emerged as co-op mechanism for the lost of purchasing power. Personally, I focus

Interesting take on the subject, though I would not be certain that minimalism emerged as co-op mechanism for the lost of purchasing power. Personally, I focus my money on "reducing unhappiness" first, which includes buying things that seem unnecessary like a second chef knife to use when the first is in the dishwasher. Despite that, I feel quite minimalist in my day-to-day life as I try to be mindful of what I buy (change my mind). If I can recommend a book on money and value, "The Geometry of Wealth" by Brian Portnoy is surprisingly deep on the subject of happiness. I thought it was about to how to invest according to your investor profile but it was more about finding what matters to you and aggressively move your money towards that. Also an interesting discussion of the two faces of happiness: hedonistic (instant gratification) and eudaimonistic (life contentment).