Thinking back, I’ve had this feeling for at least a year or so…

…and now, for whatever reason, my body & mind say take action.

The seed was planted after I read the Four Hour Work Week over a year ago, and I think about it at least once a day –

I need to simplify my life.

I’m done with the responsibility of having things, I’m going to have what’s necessary and no more.

Tim Ferriss, author of the Four Hour Work Week, talks of a life where he sold practically all of his personal belongings and toured the world — and how incredibly liberating it was:

• not being tied to stuff,
• not having to worry about stuff,
• not being liable for stuff,
• reducing responsibilities,
• reducing expenses, and
• enjoying the world!

He states, and I agree, that we use 20% of the the stuff we own (it’s the 80/20 rule in action) — I definitely use 20% of the clothes I own, I play 20% of the video games I own, etc.

In the small changes I’ve successfully made in the last year toward the goal of stuff reduction AND the international travels we’ve taken, I see his points — and I’m committed…

• I want us to have one car,
• I want to bike, or walk, to work (we’re in the process of securing an office easily within biking/walking distance),
• I want to get rid of additional responsibilities such as my boat (don’t worry, if you come to Florida, our good friends at BayWater Boat Rentals will hook us up!)

With all of that in mind — my stuff is for sale!

My Caddie:

2005 Cadillac STS – Fully Loaded (details)

and my boat:

2001 23′ SeaRay Bowrider (details)

My Grandpa (and Dad) taught me from day one to maintain what you have, so the Caddie & Boat have had all of their maintenance when they were supposed to — and function great.

If you know anyone looking for a luxury car or nice boat, feel free to forward this along!

In the meantime, I’m reviewing everything I don’t need and using the power of the Internet to reduce & enjoy.

If you’ve got thoughts on this topic, please leave a comment below.  From the discussions I’ve had, I’m finding I’m not the only one who feels this way …