Via negativa is a concept coined by Nassim Taleb. It’s about improving by subtraction.
Humans have a natural tendency to add and crave more. Adding more habits and taking on more projects.
Inverting these tendencies means to cut out distractions like social media or unhealthy foods. Simplify your schedule, declutter your space, or eliminate toxic relationships.
Progress often comes not from doing more, but by doing less, better.