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Word Nerd Alert: Lagom

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Just learned the Swedish word lagom — "just the right amount." Not too much, not too little. @robertbirming thinks it's a great life motto, and I wholeheartedly agree. Balance in how you live sounds simple — but in a world full of more, knowing when enough is enough is hard to master. I want this word on my wall somewhere — maybe in my little office. A daily reminder that I already have enough.

lagom

/ ˈlɑːɡɔm /

adjective / adverb — Swedish


Just the right amount. Not too much, not too little. The idea of balance and moderation as a way of life.

"The design was lagom — clean without feeling empty."


Via Robert Birming

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