Minimalism. It isn’t Less. It’s Clarity.
- Utkarsh Narang
- Sep 23, 2025
- 2 min read
July 7, 2025
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Hey friend,
Last week, I turned 40. My team from India sent me a gift! ♥️
It will be an understatement to say that I have evolved over the last 40 years. We all do. But one thing that has stayed consistent is my intentionality. Of living fully.
Becoming better. And challenging the status quo.
One such idea that deeply resonates with me is minimalism.
Minimalism isn’t about frugality. It’s about intentionality.
Today, if you know me, 99.99% of the time, I have my Uniqlo t-shirts on! I buy less—and only when I truly need it. I wear my Uniqlo t-shirts on repeat. Sometimes layered with a sweater, sometimes a jacket. When they age, they become sleepwear. Eventually, cleaning rags. And then, finally, they move on. That’s the beauty of minimalism.
It’s not about owning less. It’s about needing less.
🧠 Minimalism in Life
Minimalism is a mindset. It asks:
Do I really need this?
What’s adding value and what’s just noise?
Can I let go, so I can focus?
You apply it to your time. Your wardrobe. Your relationships. Even your thoughts. It’s freedom through focus.
👥 Minimalism for Individuals
As individuals, we’re overwhelmed—not because we have too little time, but because we’re spread too thin. Minimalism helps us:
Say no to what’s urgent but unimportant.
Prioritize deep work over busywork.
Find peace in simplicity.
It’s the permission to stop doing and start being.
🧑🤝🧑 Minimalism for Teams
In high-growth teams, chaos feels normal. Meetings, tools, updates, projects - it never stops.
But what if teams asked:
What can we stop doing?
What brings the most impact?
What clutters our communication?
Minimalist teams don’t do less for the sake of it. They do less better.
🏢 Minimalism for Organisations
For organisations, minimalism means clarity in:
Product
Priorities
Processes
People
It means not chasing every trend. Not building Frankenstein tech stacks. Not measuring 40 KPIs when 3 would do. It’s about focus. And from focus comes flow.
💬 Final Spark
Minimalism is not the absence of stuff. It’s the presence of purpose.
If you or your team are feeling overwhelmed by work, decisions, or distractions, I’d love to help you find clarity. Respond to this and we will get on a call. Let’s strip the noise and uncover what really matters.
With simplicity and heart,
Utkarsh (Minimalist in progress | Clarity-seeker | Coach for intentional living & leadership)
This week, I spoke to Cara Katz and she is phenomenal! She is articulate with her words, thoughts and shares some wise words that are applicable in life and leadership.
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