In this video I make a pretty simple case: if you’re trying to be digitally minimalist, paper is the best tool you can add back into your system. The whole point of digital minimalism (at least how I practice it) is reducing friction, reducing distractions, and making it easier to stay consistent. And paper does that in a way most apps can’t—because it doesn’t ping you, it doesn’t tempt you into tabs, and it doesn’t turn “planning” into another productivity hobby. I talk about using paper for the stuff that actually moves the needle: quick planning, capturing ideas, and thinking clearly when you’re studying (especially if you’re in something demanding like engineering). When I’m overwhelmed, paper gives me a clean reset—one page, one task list, one next step. If you want to keep your tech minimalist, paper becomes the anchor: digital tools can stay lightweight, and your brain gets a quiet place to work. If you want more of the mindset and systems behind this, I also share my free reading list of books that shaped how I think about focus, habits, and keeping things simple.