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Embracing Minimalism in Abundant Times

The document discusses how having less can be better than having more. It notes that for business owners facing low demand, they may need to find a new source of income or downsize temporarily. The document also states that in developed societies, abundance can lead people to think less is bad, but having more complications actually paralyzes people with too many choices. Research shows that the more options people have, the less likely they are to make decisions.

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Embracing Minimalism in Abundant Times

The document discusses how having less can be better than having more. It notes that for business owners facing low demand, they may need to find a new source of income or downsize temporarily. The document also states that in developed societies, abundance can lead people to think less is bad, but having more complications actually paralyzes people with too many choices. Research shows that the more options people have, the less likely they are to make decisions.

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Topic: Less is not a bad thing

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Words: Deal, Source, Adjust, Abundance, Trap, Complicate, Paralyze,


Consistent, Backward

If you’re a business owner and you’re dealing with low demand, you might be
faced with a need for a new source of income. And until you’re able to readjust,
you may even have to downsize. It’ll force you to live with less.

In most developed countries, we live in societies of abundance, and after a while


of getting used to that abundance, it can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking
that less is bad. It’s actually often the opposite of that.

The more we have and the more we have going on, the more complicated our life
is. There’s more noise, and there’s less focus. It can be paralyzing.

Barry Schwartz has analyzed much of the research on the topic. In The Paradox of
Choice, he explains how backward our thinking on the concept is.

He points out that although modern culture is obsessed with the freedom of
choice, more choice isn’t a good thing. Research has consistently shown that the
more we have to choose from, the less likely we are to do things.

Discussion points:

1. What is the author talking about in this paragraph? Explain in your own
words.
2. “That the more we have to choose from, the less likely we are to do things.”
Do you agree with this statement? Give your reasons.

Grammar exercises:

1. Explain the usage of – “May”. Make more sentences with modal “may”
2. Explain the usage of – “Until”, “While”, “Often”. Practice with sentences

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Picture Exercise: Too many choices for consumers

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Questions:

1. Do you think in today’s world, consumers have too many choices for their
daily products and services? Do you think it is good or bad to have so many
choices? Give your answer with reasons.

Homework: Watch the video

Write a paragraph on your views about Minimalism.

Video link: [Link]

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