There is a difference between reducing complexity by deciding better and just artificially reducing choice through enforced “simplicity”. It is better, from a decision theory point of view, to have three shirts to choose from than to own only one shirt and lack choice.
With choice comes the chance for a better outcome. But don’t make the mistake of preserving choice instead of making choices.
I always think of packing as a great example of this. Better to decide well what to pack and travel light than to postpone choice and drag around too much for just in case scenarios. I see think is project planning. There are situations that call for robust plans with low failure probability and times for fast flexible plans that may need a trip back to the drawing board.
In the spirit of minimalism, I support the use of Folios
OTC Recommends: The Leather Document Folio | Off the Cuff: “”
True, folios have limited space and can never really compete with the functionality of a messenger bag or roomy elegance of a soft sided brief bag. You always have to hold it, or tuck it under your arm, and often there is no outside slash pocket for a paper or metro pass. But such limitations are to me a big part of their charm.
By necessity I am forced to shed most of the stuff I habitually carry around but never really use. It is simplification by requirement.
Part of the charm of the folio is enforcing the discipline to decide better. When appropriate.
