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Character profile

The Minimalist

A calm system for saying no.

Core modules

Today · Values · Areas · Someday · Waiting · Compass ·

Before HourLife

Overloaded productivity stacks create friction and decision fatigue.

After consistent use

A lean setup protects attention and makes choices clearer.

A good starting setup

The screens this character lives in.

Today screen in HourLife

Today

Values screen in HourLife

Values

Areas screen in HourLife

Areas

Someday screen in HourLife

Someday

Waiting screen in HourLife

Waiting

Compass screen in HourLife

Compass

Workflow

How the week runs.

No. 01

Start each day with one priority that matches your values.

No. 02

Push non-essential ideas into Someday instead of carrying them mentally.

No. 03

Keep waiting items explicit so they do not create hidden stress.

No. 04

Review direction weekly and trim commitments.

Quick start for this character

  1. 1 Pin only Today, Values, and Compass.
  2. 2 Move low-priority ideas into Someday.
  3. 3 Define one non-negotiable daily priority.
  4. 4 Run a short weekly simplification review.