Why is minimalism necessary for a warrior's mentality?

What does it mean to be a warrior?

Many of us associate this with images of strength, tenacity, and discipline. Knowing what you want, knowing how to get it, and being prepared to make sacrifices are all part of the warrior's mindset. It is about putting yourself in service of something larger than yourself, be it a career goal, caring for family, or fighting for a better world. The warrior is capable of setting aside their comforts, personal preferences, and weaknesses. The warrior completes the task before them. This requires minimalism.

What makes you weak are your possessions.

The reason is quite simple: your possessions make you weak. The more things one owns, the more one ultimately has to lose. If you have a beautiful, huge house full of exquisite goods, it costs a lot of money to maintain and look after it. Therefore, you need a well-paid job to keep it going. And that means you have a lot to lose, and there are many ways to do so. Whether it's upsetting your boss, having your house burgled, or something else. Having more possessions means you have more things to distract you from what matters most, and more opportunities for harm to come to you.

And then there's the more direct way that your possessions weaken you. Simply put, owning many things means you become spoiled. Whether it's wonderful food, a plush armchair, or a TV with 5,000 channels that can record five at once, there's something for everyone. When one is accustomed to living in such luxury, expectations rise. One gets used to having more, and loses the ability to live with less. And now that you have to do without all these comforts, it will be even harder for you to live without them.

Imagine you come home every day and do press-ups in a room that's completely empty. Or you sleep on the floor. You adapt, and suddenly you can handle any scenario. You never complain, you never feel sorry for yourself, and you have nothing to lose when you do. I'm not saying you should go to these extremes, but a bit more simplicity can help you feel less vulnerable and delicate.

The other benefits of minimalism

The benefits of minimalism go further than that. For one thing, minimalist living and fewer possessions can make you feel freer. You can get up and go anywhere in the world now without worrying about where to take your belongings. At the same time, you won't have to spend as much time tidying and cleaning in the evening! Furthermore, with fewer possessions, you will have a clearer head, allowing you to focus on more important things. A cluttered head begins with a cluttered home.