The Only Reason We're Not All Just Floating Around Like Drunk Philosophers in Space

Essentialism, for those who don't already know, is a philosophy that argues that only the most essential things are real. In other words, the only things that matter are the things that are absolutely, positively, without-a-doubt necessary. Anything else? Just background noise.

Arguments for Essentialism:

• If it's not essential, it's not worth my time.
• If it's not essential, it's not worth my money.
• If it's not essential, it's not worth my thoughts.

So, if you're feeling essentialist, but not sure where to start, let's begin with the basics:

• Identify the essentials: what's absolutely, positively, without-a-doubt necessary for you to be you.
• Eliminate the non-essential: get rid of anything that's not on your list of essentials.
• Repeat as necessary: because, let's face it, life's a lot like scrubbing a toilet, and you've got to keep at it.