Don’t let your possessions possess you! I owned a boat and a bicycle. I loved the bike and I liked the boat. The boat took all my time, cleaning, maintaining, repairing, some relaxing. I never had time for my bike. Then a hurricane destroyed my boat and the insurance company robbed me. What a relief now I have time to ride my bike to the ocean. Joy!

@edwardschwenk3100

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear everything worked out so well for you. (lol) Insurance companies are the first thing a person may as well eliminate from their lives. They're one of the biggest scams that exist.

Living in a poor country gives you the skill of being a minimalist. I don't buy extra stuff (I can't afford it). I repair the stuff that gets broken, I don't buy new stuff until they are absolutely worn out or totally destroyed. I don't use the credit card unless it is an emergency. I don't have a mortgage. I own a small house that took me ten years to build. I'm debt free. I don't wish to have more stuff than I already own (I have the absolute essential things and nothing more). I guess I'm a forced minimalist. But that's okey. I'm happy.

@batman48195

2 жыл бұрын

God bless you!

@louisedost8476

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you🙃🙏🏾👍🏿😂❤️😍😁😁

@mcc.o.4835

2 жыл бұрын

Americans are materially wealthy but spiritually poor. The American economy is built upon mindless consumption. During the Covid lockdown politicians said on TV that it's okay to sacrifice your grandma and grandpa in order to keep the economy running. If they died from Covid it's ok. The way out of this madness is through shows like this. Many Americans live unfulfilled lives because they've been lied to about what's really important. Material goods will not bring you inner peace and love.

@xikano8573

Жыл бұрын

Bravo @Andrea Avila! 👏🏽

@haileypeterson989

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! I grew up in poverty and as much as it is difficult, it made me resourceful as hell! Reducing and reusing, DIY, and ultimately letting go of the need for more and more. It's important to evaluate what is truly essential vs what just complicates and clutters life.

Minimalism is freedom. It’s not just clothes, it’s everything we consume. Delete all unread emails, unsubscribe from all junk email lists, block any numbers of spam calls and people you wish not to hear from, unsubscribe from news, unsubscribe from water cooler gossip at work, unsubscribe from draining friends and even family members, sell any possessions that don’t bring you joy. I reduced my closet by 75% it’s a gratifying feeling walking into a clutter free closet of clothing that only brings you joy.

@bellebramwell1232

3 жыл бұрын

Now those were wise words, thankyou. Emails followed by clearing/ cleaning out cupboards in my cottage today, you have helped motivate me 🙂

@LosAngelesLaura

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the detailed list! Sometimes it takes someone to motivate us in baby steps since many of our lives and minds are so cluttered that we have no idea where to start!

@36SOAD817HMC

3 жыл бұрын

i agree with everything except the friends and family part we shoud always be willing to help one another . even if they are a bad friend or family member unless they are physicaly hurting you or if you cant mentaly deal with it than yes help yourself before you can help others but should always strive to be willing to help one another

@pinkiepinkster8395

3 жыл бұрын

Buy local, grow a huge garden, never shop at Walmart or Amazon, buy your clothes at yard sales.

@HeLpLOstGOdAny1

3 жыл бұрын

''unsubscribe from all junk email lists'' doesn't work, bots sen them

Move to a new country if you want to confront yourself . We retired to a small Caribbean Island in 2019 - went from 5000 sf house to 8 duffel bags. And then the pandemic hit .....so glad to be here......

"Financial peace isn't the acquisition of stuff. It's learning to live on less than you make, so you can give money back and have money to invest. You can't win until you do this."

@vincentchamberlain7349

3 жыл бұрын

When it comes to investing, nothing will pay off more than taking the first bold step and you are close to becoming a boss within your finger tips

@harrychurchill6215

3 жыл бұрын

The best source of income, is multiple sources of income. Sometimes we need to get our minds off negativity and just motivate ourselves, stop giving excuses because you will end up not achieving your dreams, take a chance and try something new.

@rosalinecarie2447

3 жыл бұрын

I always wanted to invest in the stock market but I never had any idea about stocks to buy or what assets may have the highest growth potential and so on.. Do you have more clues that could help.

@thompsonadamas5060

3 жыл бұрын

@@rosalinecarie2447 I am quite new to stock investment and options trading myself. However I have been able to achieve great progress by applying signals from *Amanda Katherine Leff.* Her stock picks never fail and she is always accurate with her predictions.

@sylviawinkle9670

3 жыл бұрын

@@thompsonadamas5060 Amanda Leff is highly recommended for newbies and even experienced traders who want to make better gains. My profit ratio grew exponentially the moment I invested with her. Meanwhile she is not the first or second broker I ever worked with.

I tell u my Priority in life was to be a Teacher, I worked for Unified School Districts in California for many years making peanuts, but I was truly fulfilled when I finished my Music Studies, graduated and finally happy. Public Schools didn't focused on Piano, and I wanted to teach children. Finally I started teaching on my own later worked and still working for a Private MUSIC INSTITUTE.

Unpacking mental clutter may be the most profound and sobering part of minimalism. Am glad the three of you are here.

@sheepshearer2705

3 жыл бұрын

Nice tip Tracy. 🙏

@erinbooth5199

Жыл бұрын

Ok

When I started playing chess - it was just a game. But I began to see other areas of my life that I could apply the skills of chess - the anticipation of reaction to my action. Minimalism was initially a tool of decluttering possessions - but - like chess - it led to a profound impact on how I viewed the world. It forced me to look at how I valued 'physical things' initially - but that gave way to thinking about how I came to determine value. It has touched virtually every part of my life now.

Tolerance, Acceptance, Respect and Appreciation (TARA) Thanks for sharing this

I always packed up my stuff, labeled the container with a number, and used index cards to write down the stuff in the container. I paid to have my apartment of almost 24 years emptied, Since age 15, I have done written, audio and video journaling, and I am now in my 81st year. I wear Hawaiian shirts, dark pants od black dresses no underwear since retirement. lol It is70% less expensive living in Queretaro, safer and cooler.

A continuous process of seeking peace and balance.

The main takeaway is "I worked so hard to buy things that should make me happy, and they aren't doing their job." The more you buy, the more you need to work; the more you work, the more you want to buy. Buy what you need, buy within your means, and always ask why.

@jessie9653

3 жыл бұрын

Amen!!

@candle331

3 жыл бұрын

If we talk with stricter meanings for words then it's actually better if you buy things. Most of the things today are "bought" with loans and leases and mortgages and that's what gets you. Things you actually buy outright don't own you as much as loans and leases do. Your comment still stands right in this day and age, just wanted to add some thoughts to it :)

@anna-lisapersson7365

3 жыл бұрын

@@candle331 Thats true :) thankyou for your thoughts.

Another great podcast with some really good content. The only point for me was that when one of the guys discussed how "sad" it was that because he was getting rid of some of his belongings and getting things in order, his boss had asked if he was ok and if he was planning on taking his own life. In my opinion, this is far from sad...it is very observant and a real positive that a boss had the presence of mind to notice these changes and ask that question, which for many people goes unnoticed and is still found to be a difficult conversation. I am clearly an advocate for reducing the stigma and raising awareness around mental health and for me, this should be highlighted as good practice....well done that boss!

The book "30 Days to Stop Being a Shopaholic" by Harper Daniels is gaining some popularity. It takes a mindfulness approach. Shopping and consuming are so psychological. If you can beat the psychological game, you save so much $$$. A healthy perspective and mind leads to better shopping.

Joshua and Ryan are so similar to Rhett and Link - lifetime partners. What a great thing to see! I hope they all stay together and don't end up like Simon and Garfunkel - split up and then all the rest of us also miss out on the genius of the duo.

Such a great antidote to our consumer based society. I have been smart enough to avoid credit card debt and that sort of thing, but feel burdened with massive student loan debt based on decisions I unconsciously made as a young adult with the encouragement of many elders in my life. I am now finding that the degrees I got did not lead to any justifiable career and am starting to find new ways to earn a living. I wonder how many others are facing similar situations.....

"Look at that which you have and think: how much would I want these things if I did not have them? That is the secret to happiness." Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor/philosopher.

@juanitaraiyemo7707

3 жыл бұрын

I went to netflix & looked your documentary. Loved it. I have started to do it. I have read about before but it became to much but your boxing things up help me. My husband went out & bought a 60 inch. Tv. He is an african immigrant thinks he needs a lot of stuff, he is looking for the american dream, I am a retired nurse & I am getting rid of stuff. I told him after Trump we do not need all this stuff.

I’m on this trajectory now less is more ( better ) lighter on the spirit I find .

This is a fantastic episode. People who own a bunch of stuff become caretakers of their possessions. That stuff begins to own you eventually.

Trading shames ….. I love that . Non-confrontational, fact focused non-accusatory

I’ve been very very into the concept of minimalism for many years but not ready to take the plunge this could be the video that pushes me over the edge thank you

@iheartjbgccb

3 жыл бұрын

Me too let's go!!!

Now that we can all work from anywhere (we always could, now it’s acceptable by all) we have time to focus more on living our best lives. We are teaching people to build residual income while focusing on living your best life! It’s really magical when you can focus on the right things, having less things AND increasing income.

I actually discovered Rich Ross on the minimalists podcast when he did a live guest spot. Although I stopped listening to them many, many years ago because it just got really repetitive, I am forever grateful to them for hosting Rich.

Rich, you've been a huge inspiration and mentor figure for me. So happy I found when I was just 23. I'm 25 now, sober, a minimalist, eating a wfpb diet, exercising consistantly and now even started my own KZread channel to share my journey of self-improvement. Thanks so much for all the value you have given to people like me and continuing to be a positive influence Rich! Take care! EDIT: LOL Rich when you were like "Don't you dare talk bad about the 12 step thing" 😂

@BereniceWeber

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, wow, you really have done a lot, admiration for you and LOVE your comment! Will definitively check your channel!

@EntirelyHonest

3 жыл бұрын

@@BereniceWeber Thank you so much Berenice! Really appreciate your admiration! And thank you for checking out my channel! I am really looking to grow it and help others to improve their lives as well :)

@BereniceWeber

3 жыл бұрын

@@EntirelyHonest You are such a young great person! And I love that you became a vegan too. I became vegan at age 43 and wish I had done it sooner. Thank you for being so kind and inspiring!

@EntirelyHonest

3 жыл бұрын

@@BereniceWeber Awe thank you so much Berenice :) And yea, I am glad I went vegan when I did, I have never felt better than how I feel today :)

@jojoj3056

3 жыл бұрын

Good for you!!! That’s amazing! Keep on the path!! God bless!! 🙏🎉💖🕊

"It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got" - Sheryl Crow

Less is more,we consume so so much and it hasn't made life better ,instead we trashed our lives and the world . We must have an attitude of gratitude. Share more ,care more,acknowle more

I’m a minimalist been one my hole life I live in a small room only my bed and 2 suit cases I truly believe that things will start to own you I choose this lifestyle

I love how this is about minimalism but the adverts are for Bicester Village (UK) ….all the big name brands that The Minimalists would not ordinarily be promoting!

Very thought provoking. I unconsciously started doing some of these things out of pure cost cutting and time saving. A recent huge de-clutter and a un-technology detox proved so liberating. Didn't realise it was the start of a change journey.

Love the black background really enhances the experience of the podcast

@darwinmolina8531

3 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one

@Thinkerbit1691

3 жыл бұрын

P00

Got rid of TV after the 2016 election. Best decision.

Dave Ramsey + Minimalists + Rich Roll are my favorite!!!

Rewatching this and the comment about minimalism NOT giving your life meaning-that minimalism just gives you room for what does give your life meaning? I wonder if that's the biggest hindrance in trying/adapting minimalism. If you don't know what gives your life meaning, then more room in your life can actually feel more painful.

Never been a podcast guy. Have tried all of them, h3, impaaulsive, ted all those and never enjoyed a single episode. This channel is extremely high quality and now I'm addicted

@icyearth

3 жыл бұрын

Well H3 and Impaulsive have very different kind of content. Rich has a lot of good ones. I've learned a lot from his Podcast.

@whatname4613

3 жыл бұрын

@@icyearth i wouldn't wanna try h3 or impaulsive.

@iheartjbgccb

3 жыл бұрын

Why were you torturing yourself lmao welcome

@Emily-pk9bd

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Excellent.

@SamMartinPeakPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

It really is one of the best out there

Practicing minimalism change my mindset and the way of living completely, I am happier and I can't say more!

3 of my fav people on yt----- Thanks so much, guys! :)

@Emily-pk9bd

3 жыл бұрын

Same!

Wow, glad Ryan talked about how he overcame his addictions

Rich you’re such a LEGEND. Thank you for always hosting the best guests and having the greatest conversations. ❤️🙌🏽

Thank you, Rich Joshua Ryan. Low-key funny moments 8:08 Hair Products 9:10 No Condoms 10:13 Twelve Step 13:37 Hill Living 1:36:22 Fans

@dianehemmert2031

3 жыл бұрын

Time ? Close to the middle ...But ... “scrolling is the new smoking”

@dianehemmert2031

3 жыл бұрын

Oh and at 54:44/1:37:15 “Everything’s 100% off... if you don’t buy it.”

Ryan, i read a great quote last weekend on parent(tification)s that resonates with what you're saying around 1:12:00, so thought i'd share with you and the others here ; "GROWING UP is blaming your parents for everything that goes wrong in your life; being a GROWN-UP is realizing that you mainly have yourself to blame."

I know minimalists that no longer strive for relationships. They’ve become detached from the entire process. Their aloneness comes from a shedding, a leaving behind concepts of love throughout partnership.

Let’s all get a van and live down by the river!

@rosiejean6153

3 жыл бұрын

In a van DOWN BY THE RIVER!!! haha!!

@CassieDavis613

3 жыл бұрын

CM, good one. :)

Can’t wait to listen to this. My garage is so cluttered and full of junk at the moment-just peeking out there gives me anxiety lol. Time to get it back to bare floors and empty space!

@along9971

3 жыл бұрын

I found that taking it 10 minutes at a time helped, pick a corner, a drawer, just something, keep taking little bites

@headhunterarts6308

3 жыл бұрын

@@along9971 solid advice. Better to work on it one day at a time and get it done rather than putting it off indefinitely.

Admire these guys

This is my most recent comment on a major KZread video like rich roll but I can muster number 14 on the future of thousands love this guy met them in Metro Detroit years ago what a hero

Awesome interview!!!!! Loved it!!!!! Probably the best one I have seen with Josh and Ryan 🙌

Happiness is a big empty room with a beautiful view

They guys are genuine beautiful souls, thanks for sharing such an inspiring journey Rich.

This perfect for me I don’t need much as long as I have my books and a few cloths for work , my cycling and my beautiful cats . I don’t need anything. People are so bored and have too much in my opinion.

57:00 It's what the great Alan Watts refers to as being in a double bind.

Thanks for the podcast. Everything is 100% off, if you don't buy it, brilliant.

I like your hair the way you do your hair these days Rich!

I'm in complete admiration of this. I recently found something with a similar message, and it was absolutely mesmerizing. "The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Living Guide" by Matthew Cove

Love these guys! I have been following their journey for years now! I never get tired of listening their stories. Happy to see that they keep sharing and inspiring the world! Keep the wonderful work!

Great subject and just another amazing video. Everything I have watched from you is gold Rich.

Thank you Rich

I think 2nd documentary was good too.! I respect all 3 off them

I love the blazer! And Rich looks so well he’s got a nice tan - the break did him well xD

@richroll

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks but recorded this before my break:)

A truly delightful interview.

Just a thought. I enjoyed this and listened to the podcast rather than here. The advert/promotion midway through was for Whoop. To me this bit of tech sits in direct conflict or contradiction to the core message of the podcast and the minimalist stance. OK I know this podcast doesn't pay for its self but I personally feel you cheapen the message when you cut from a chat about getting rid of the 'stuff' in out lives to an advert for exactly more stuff. I run, swim, cycle, eat healthy and by far the best way of understanding your body is to listen to your body, not listening to an algorithm attached to your wrist. Having said all that I still enjoyed the podcast. Keep up the good work, oh, and one final thing - can you guys in California please stop complaining if it's a tiny bit colder than normal. I live in Scotland and everything I do is in the cold (proper cold), what I wouldn't give for a day or two of Californian bad weather!

Consumerism is also jobs snd economy, hopefully it'll put new business that is life inspiring.

Exactly what I needed to hear today, Rich! The discussion of setting boundaries on 24/7 phone, text, email resonates with changes I began making a while ago. But minimalism has taken on increasing importance in our family more recently. Thank you!

If you're not going to be a minimalist, then buy everything used. Ton of Ebay nerds out there, that keep their stuff in impeccable shape just to sell it in the future.

the drive to accumulate things is usually a symptom,, Love it !

Rich... Incredibly nice! Thank you!

Thanks Rich - this is great.

Great guys! thank you for bringing their message to us!

Sup Rich! Back on it, man. Seriously high quality podcast.

Rich thanks for the podcast bro I really listen and enjoy all your content very educational

So much respect, love this idea and on top of that; eating sustainebly. Nice job!

I want advice to be able to pack up and do whatever I want with 2 dogs and a cat lol I've tied myself down with them it seems sometimes. But I love them

This was great. I am loving your stuff. My Fav so far- You and Russel Brand. Both of you were sharing what saved your life...I always give way too much credit to AA guys..ha ...but 12 Steps healed me in 87...and it is a way of life....for life- for many of us. Let's do a Podcast when you return. Your daughters are worth it and men...more so than the moms, have taken to my work. Weird or what? Not really.

50:41 Truth Bomb. Yep.

@alvarojoseortiz

3 жыл бұрын

Great comment

All you possess, possesses you. Everything's connected.

You have to find inner peace first, then you can shed things because they no longer hold value.

I can relate to these guys, I´m the same age (40 in March), my dad was an alcoholic, I´m into minimalism but moderately. Also plant based.

We were in our Rv for 3 months over winter and just left our house as is. Didn’t need anything at the house. Went home for a few weeks and realized we didn’t need anything there. So we left the house again for another 3 months at least lol It’s kinda like a packing party

We strive to have more but in the end its less because of the stress more brings into our lives

Amazing.

So many of the questions that I’ve been considering of late, have just been offered an opportunity to see them through a previously unconsidered perspective...thanks guys, you’re providing a learning experience I’m so grateful to have been included in.

Go Rich!

Please comment on minimalizing, what you think 1 year after, 3 years after and 5. Thanx

This podcast setup is channeling the old Charlie Rose show. Love this conversation.

Organization is well planned hoarding “. Josh “Everything is 100% off if you don’t buy!” Josh and Ryan

People from a favourite podcast on another favourite podcast!

I feel that our ego, because of its fear of death, wants to accumulate things in order to feel safe and secure.

@turtleanton6539

8 ай бұрын

True😊

Hi... I’m a chick with “really great hair”🤣... I love the 12Steps to freedom... 22yrs now...I guide others who have lost all... & when they see it’s ok to want less & therefore be able to do more... it opens life to connecting with Nature as well. TV ...? Is that like “Breakfast” or a “Sectional” ? 😂... Hey ... here’s another Minimalist Benefit... if someone breaks into my place... they’ll just leave... thinking ... it’s already been hit.🤷🏻‍♂️🤦‍♀️ Ring or security alarms ?? Save money to go experience strange geography or help someone less fortunate. Oh BTW, Rich ... I love your hair “it’s really great” 🧏‍♀️ & the podcast w/ Dr Zach Bush.

Best things in life are free

I like that.lol. Everything is 100% off if you don't buy it.

Has Matt dropped by Rich's podcast ever? Cuz damn he should.

gamify, great word

So sad to see how cynical some of these comments are. It doesn’t follow that you can’t make money or monetize your efforts without compromising your message. Rubbish. The message isn’t prescriptive on how you should live but asked the foundational question of why? Why so much stuff? Why clutter the mind and physical space? Watching one episode of Hoarders ought to show clearly how pathological society has become in it’s materialism and consumerism. There is great freedom in simplicity and it need not also be an exercise in poverty to be legit.

@BereniceWeber

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you! I really appreciate the Minimalists message, and I am sadden to see Rich Rolls followers being so critical :( you'd think that in this space people would be kinder... and of course the Minimalists have to make money and work like all of us, a second film, a second book, etc. Embrace the message and if people don't like it, instead of posting mean comments, they can watch another video.

@dbo4506

3 жыл бұрын

The vast majority of comments are very positive. Stop focusing on the small amount of negativity and overlooking the overwhelming positive. Also referencing such an extremist niche minority like hoarders as a reference to society shows the lack of strength in your point of view. It is sad that you felt the need to voice your negativity.

@mmklassen

3 жыл бұрын

@@dbo4506 and thank you for your kind and generous thoughts.

Wow, they completely don't understand Marie Kondo. She is more on their side of the spectrum and doesn't support buying at the Container Store. Humm, really confused by that classification of her work. She is about "Sparking Joy".

love

Is there a different documentary from the 2015 one they did?

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My husband says that all the time. It's 100% off if we don't buy it. lol

@BereniceWeber

3 жыл бұрын

I am going to start using your husband's quote, love it: "It's 100% off if we don't buy it"

I like a lot of the concepts behind what they were saying, decluttering, packing party, even the duality of winning comments. A I get it. I wasn’t a big fan of the negative twist on a lot of it, too negative for me. Examples - discussion on language is responsible for pain, if your winning then someone is losing and helping people is ego feeding and selfish. A bit too cynical for my take.

Living in a van conversion with very little. I'm living for free folks. It's pretty sweet.

@Emily-pk9bd

3 жыл бұрын

I live in a tiny house. Just purging a whole lotts crap again. It's so good. People who are so 'anti' have never bothered to put any real thought or effort into it.