Description of Conway's law.. also referred to as the "mirror hypothesis" in the management literature.
More on Jeri Ellsworth pointing out limits in the Valve structure.
Buying a good bed and chair is great advice. Taking the time to decide if I want to keep every possession sounds like a lot of work.
When one moves, or finds oneself moving a lot, you should give away lots of stuff you don't use. Basic advice and I think everyone does it. Sterling tells it like a guru.