# 158. The Science of Less - Why Subtraction Is the Ultimate "Less Is More" Strategy

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Podcast: [Inside Out Money](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-out-money-6358743)
Published: 2026-04-12T23:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insideoutmoney/episodes/158--The-Science-of-Less---Why-Subtraction-Is-the-Ultimate-Less-Is-More-Strategy-e3hfp2f
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We truly believe less is more, and so we’re challenging ourselves to focus more on subtraction and less on addition. The financial industry and broader world want us to believe that complexity is a necessary evil and will even improve our financial situation, but it’s just not true. We often say comparison is the thief of joy, but so is complexity! One of the most powerful financial moves we can make is focusing on subtracting, reducing our wants, and truly buying into the idea that less is more. By treating complexity as the thief of joy, you can stop running on the hedonic treadmill and start designing a simpler, higher-impact financial life. Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/158-the-science-of-less-why-subtraction-is-the-ultimate-less-is-more-strategy/

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