The first step to minimalism is being satisfied with what you already have.

@muhammadahmed4357

3 жыл бұрын

Alhumdulilah ♥️

@gabrielgrigore526

3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully worded. The second step is realising that you could be just as happy without most of what you have :)

@nophima

3 жыл бұрын

so true! sadly a lot of people try to fill a void inside of them with things and so they're never satisfied

@AxxLAfriku

3 жыл бұрын

Do you want to date me? Then I have to shatter your dreams: I am in a relationship with two hot women! They are also loyal subscribers of me, YT Megastar AxxL! Please don't cry, dear reyna

@alexzepeda_

3 жыл бұрын

👋Hi, I make videos my goal is to get 450 subs😃...

Myth #4 - Minimalism doesn't apply to biceps

@mattdavella

3 жыл бұрын

The biggest myth of all.

@QuestionEverythingButWHY

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@shiloharaujo1979

3 жыл бұрын

*applies

@devam2288

3 жыл бұрын

It’s an intentional biceps 💪🏻 😜

@MrRight-il7qn

3 жыл бұрын

Shiloh Araujo wtf we have the same name

Minimalism started with my closet and spread to change my entire life.

@mattdavella

3 жыл бұрын

:)

@Sable3508

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@dar2boy

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@MycahEquette

3 жыл бұрын

Same!

@collan580

3 жыл бұрын

Yep closet was the easiest for me and then, i started to go over my other stuff

I think for me minimalism is really just about taking control of your life. Sometimes I feel like I own so much stuff that I almost get stressed thinking about it. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I think it's helps with mental clarity as much as it does physically.

@mattdavella

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree.

@bgk6544

3 жыл бұрын

well said .

@anashappydays

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! 👌🏻

@h3ly4nw36

3 жыл бұрын

Super true!

As someone who’s been a minimalist since 2011, the idea of minimalism changes as you grow. It started with getting rid of many things to clear my depressed mind but now it’s become truly about intention and purpose with everyone (that’s right even the people in your life) and everything that’s a part of my life.

@joshuathinkingoutloud

3 жыл бұрын

yes, intention. purpose. i think it pairs nicely with mindfulness. i am going to discuss that further this week.

@am5790

3 жыл бұрын

I am with you... It has to be either distinguished from qualitative and quantitative or material and mental state.

@ebonyr.b.1216

3 жыл бұрын

Amen brother lol

What did one minimalist say to another minimalist? Nothing

@MisterPol

3 жыл бұрын

All jokes aside, you're the one who got me interested in self development so thank you!! :)

@fabriciorucci9775

3 жыл бұрын

😂 😂

@joshuathinkingoutloud

3 жыл бұрын

lol classic. 🌿 Although I am not a formal minimalist, I implement minimalist and mindfulness principles into my everyday life. I explained how on my channel a couple days ago. Your thoughts or feedback would be appreciated.

@doubleaa9594

3 жыл бұрын

Haha nice one!

@alexzepeda_

3 жыл бұрын

👋Hi, I make videos my goal is to get 450 subs😃...

The real struggle is to draw a line between necessities and thins you really need.

@SamMartinPeakPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that - tough choices

@bgk6544

3 жыл бұрын

yes.

@carochan86

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like the need for the things we like over time changes. I feel like time makes it easier. Maybe we mature and can let the stuff go ? Why and the feelings we have and how we choose what we keep would make a good video .

@eddygci8

3 жыл бұрын

Huh?

@Shadesof

3 жыл бұрын

Calvin Rall True 👍we have been moving a lot lately .... 😰😅 this definitely puts things into perspective. Some things you never even touch, just keep moving from place to place. Finally started donating and throwing stuff away

*Minimalism is essentially being intentional with what you purchase and hold on to; after that, it’s deeply personal, and everyone practices it differently.*

@CurtoonsVFX

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@rbtrimble

3 жыл бұрын

Best comment I’ve seen in a while about minimalism to avoid sitting in an empty room and being utterly miserable

@TheTazmaniyak

3 жыл бұрын

Like Yoga ... for your stuff!

There are myths and legends about minimalism because you need to be a wizard. How do you think he made all of his things disappear??

@mattdavella

3 жыл бұрын

🤯

@biitterblue_m

3 жыл бұрын

The answear: his biceps

@gabrielgrigore526

3 жыл бұрын

@@biitterblue_m probably? 🤔

@tonybueno408

3 жыл бұрын

Totes

@Gigusx

3 жыл бұрын

@@biitterblue_m He's put all those things in his biceps?

I definitely used to think minimalism was 100 percent about tearing out everything so that you’re sitting in a tiny empty room, but now I know that it’s all about intention. Thanks for opening my eyes to it!

@mattdavella

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching brother!

@Falcodrin

3 жыл бұрын

When my sister when minimalist in highschool she did that for a while. Her bedroom had nothing in it but an art desk and some supplies. It sounded super echoey without a bed or anything. She eventually realized a bed was useful lol.

@les471

3 жыл бұрын

LarryM where did she sleep?

@DaxLibrary

3 жыл бұрын

Lukas S. Where do u think?

@les471

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaxLibrary prolly on da roof

This guy seems to know a lot about minimalism he should make a documentary or something.

@nenm.

3 жыл бұрын

IDK if you're being sarcastic. But it's on Netflix

@menuchacolish

3 жыл бұрын

why did i read this in bill wurtzs voice

@satya_diva

3 жыл бұрын

@@nenm. IDK if you're understand. Its a joke.

@nenm.

3 жыл бұрын

@@satya_diva oh I guessed it. My bad.

@sisyarinifridayulia8166

3 жыл бұрын

He already has

1:00 Myth 1 - Minimalism is a destination 3:30 Myth 2 - Minimalism & Decluttering are the same thing 5:36 Myth 3 - You need to get rid of all your stuff

The biggest part about minimalism is that it shows you how much you distract yourself all the time and how you do not need all of that to be happy. That is truly transformative!

@laubowiebass

3 жыл бұрын

This is so true. I got into a few things to be able to do something besides work. It worked, but now I feel I kay have gotten a few extra toys/games and need space to focus again...

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” -Leonardo da Vinci

@MaXXXXXXXXXXim

3 жыл бұрын

«Less is more.» -No One

@am5790

3 жыл бұрын

Simple things? Qualitative ir quantitative?

@QuestionEverythingButWHY

3 жыл бұрын

@@am5790 “Make things as simple as possible, but no simpler.”― Albert Einstein

@QuestionEverythingButWHY

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaXXXXXXXXXXim that's a true maxim. :)

@am5790

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuestionEverythingButWHY :) simpler than simple?

I began decluttering my bedroom 4 days ago. I've watched your videos for years, but I never decided to begin the process of becoming a minimalist since last week. I felt overwhelmed because of the quarentine, and I had many stress and depression episodes that made me take the decission to clear my mind by becoming a minimalist. So far I feel it's really working. Your videos have been really helpful. Thank you.

Me: “i want to be a minimalist” Also me: “oOo PrEttY RoCkS”

@natasharosenberg4229

3 жыл бұрын

why is that so me tho

@Nemanjap995

3 жыл бұрын

If you enjoy collecting minerals, that's not an obstacle for becoming a minimalist.

@alexzepeda_

3 жыл бұрын

👋Hi, I make videos my goal is to get 450 subs😃...

@amyukulele

3 жыл бұрын

mineralist 😌

@zain4019

3 жыл бұрын

I believe learning to appreciate the world and it’s beauty rather than yearning to possess it may help us down this path of happiness:)

I enjoy you documentary on Netflix Matt, keep inspiring, Cheers from Jakarta Indonesia

@mifhadi

3 жыл бұрын

apa nama dokumentarinya?

@donaldjosuelopezbarrios8410

3 жыл бұрын

Name please?

@nedlee209

3 жыл бұрын

Donald Barrios just minimalism

@kelsentjusan6333

3 жыл бұрын

Baru keluar documentary barunya less is now

Financial minimalism is the most important if you ask me

@joshuathinkingoutloud

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, because it bleeds into everything else. Essentially the cornerstone. I am not a formal minimalist, I implement minimalist and mindfulness principles into my everyday life. I explained how on my channel a couple days ago. Your thoughts or feedback would be much appreciated :)

@gustavogutierrez2709

3 жыл бұрын

Is financial minimalism having little money? If so, I’m 10 steps ahead.

@bgk6544

3 жыл бұрын

@@gustavogutierrez2709 you got it wrong !

You and a few others inspired me to start going minimal in a lot of areas in my life, not a minimalist myself, but this is a great start I feel to help gain more clarity

I’m in my early 20s so I’m still grappling with finding out who I am, what I like and experimenting with my style & life so I often feel like I have to pursue this minimalist capsule wardrobe-like closet and clean neutral aesthetic because it’s the easiest to have less things but I’m re-learning the purpose of minimalism (to have intentionality & continuously strive towards meaning in parts of your life). Always inspired after seeing your videos and my ideas about life have changed thanks to you Matt!

My opinion: minimalism is a process, not a state of being. The latter produces arbitrary rules and dogma but a process allows your to change with your circumstances and goals.

Why are there so many bot comments. Not the minimalist way.

i’ve been a minimalist since 2017. i remember being in a coffee shop and just thinking “i want to be a minimalist.” i did some research and when i got back to my dorm i made an announcement that i was giving away all my clothes (besides 7 outfits- a couple tops and two bottoms). within 10 minutes they were all gone. my floor in my building raided my room and everything was gone. after that i began to declutter my life and my circle of friends. i am very grateful. i discovered your channel after i became a minimalist and i am so grateful. in 2018 i transferred schools and was studying in the US, where people are not so into minimalism. it was more about more more more and having things and not simply being. when i transferred to the scholl in the us i bought more things i never used. minimalism is more of a mindset and can be different at different points in ones life. i am grateful for your channel and this small community that makes me feel sane! thank you matt

minimalism is distinguishing between your needs and your wants.

@anashappydays

3 жыл бұрын

Menucha Colish nicely put 👌🏻❤️

I discovered minimalism two years ago (I'm 17 rn) and it really changed my life. So thanks to you and Hueguh flr changing my life lol

@mattdavella

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mailo. GG Hueguh.

@mailokirmes4350

3 жыл бұрын

@@mattdavella well my parents wont think that's positive because needed smaller furniture with less stuff😂

Minimalism IS the journey, not destination. It starts off with a declutter but turns into more.. why do I own this? Why did I feel I need this? Why am I copying everyone else and getting stuck in ‘the system’. The personal growth really is amazing and it truely opened my mind and eyes to the world around us. People own a house full of stuff but feel bored, fed up. If u select the right things to spark joy or assist your life. Then home feels much more positive x

Minimalism started with my work desk, I'm not a very focused person and I get distracted very easily. That's why keeping my desk minimal helped me a lot. Also, put your phone behind you out of your site so It doesn't catch your attention while you work, read... Thanks, Matt!

Hey Matt, I am writing this knowing you will likely never see it but I wanted to thank you. Your message and thoughts are always so clear and helpful. I can not begin to describe what an inspiration you have been to me, I myself am a minimalist and have recently started creating videos too (on a different youtube account - not this one don't look for me yet they are still super cringe lol) and I can't tell how many messages I get with the tone of "that's not minimalist". I appreciate you creating something that pushes back on the "in the box" version of the lifestyle and ideology. Thank you for being an inspiration and thoughtful creator on this platform. Thank you for inspiring me to make the leap in to something I have wanted to do for along time (making YT videos), and thank you for making minimalism cool enough to have people go from thinking Im crazy.. to thinking Im part of a new movement. Much love!

I love how minimalism isn't just how you live, but also how you edit. Im so tired of such a focus on transitions and plugins. Your editing style is just so simplistic but beautiful. Thanks Matt for another amazing video!

MYTHS: 1. Minimalism is a destination 1:00 2. Minimalism & decluttering are the same thing 3:32 3. You need to get rid of all your stuff 5:39 TRUTHS: 1. "Love people and use things, because the opposite never works" 2. Biceps don't count

@yashvashisht1805

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro🙏🏼

I love your content, your editing and your sense of humor. So professional and still having fun!

I found your videos this quarantine, when life couldn't be more complicated and I was feeling lost. You have helped me find new perspectives to my life, to my goals. Thank you, Matt.

To me, minimalism is all about being intentional about the things you do and the stuff you buy. It doesn't necessarily mean you can't have a lot of stuff. I really like cooking, so I have a lot of cooking equipment. I like books, so I have stacks of books all throughout my house.

I’m so so interested in minimalism, so thank you for debunking these myths. Absolutely love your videos, keep up the good work!! :)

Matt! Your videos are really helpful to me and I have found it so practical. I also love that you are honest about your process, that things aren't perfect all the time, and that it is a process. I had this room that I have had to turn into my office and it has finally become useable. I have given away many things that I have had with this intention to use, but it never happened. It was always a "one day , i'll xyz." I thought about selling stuff, but even that was part of my narrative and so I've had stuff for years that I was waiting to sell. I am literally still in the process of learning but I think your videos have been really helpful for me. Thanks for the content! Now, even thought I'm cutting back on things and being grateful for what I have...I find myself looking at your new simple habits course...and that notebook....

Matt, your documentary on Netflix changed my life. When I watched it years ago, there was a spark that caught me, and from that point on I started to begin such a beautiful journey. Asking myself new, difficult quuestions, decluttering, shifting my perspective on life, things, purchases. Today I can say i am a much happier me and for that I want to thank you because you & your work contributed a lot to it. Thanks for bein on this earth, it is so awesome that you exist!

Myth #4: You get biceps when you're a minimalist

@anashappydays

3 жыл бұрын

Aastha H 😂👌🏻

@meganr3565

3 жыл бұрын

More time to workout when you are stressed by clutter or cleaning that clutter

@shoegal

3 жыл бұрын

No stuff left to lift 😂

Love your work man and...your biceps 😂

I adore the way you talk to the camara like you're having a conversation. Thanks for being so unique, I always enjoy your videos. Virtual hug!

Matt, I found your channel in my recommendation a week ago and I just realized the documentary you made back in 2016 was the one my film teacher showed me 3 years ago. Your videos are really inspiring, keep up the good content!

This makes me think people can have their own meaning of minimalism, based on their focus and goals.... Saludos! 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴

The amount of people you’ve gotten into minimalism, that have stuck with it, is insane.

I've watched a lot of KZread videos on minimalism, but something about your approach and videos really made me see the benefit it would have on my life! I'm so happy I found your channel a few years back - it's been life changing!

Thank you for sharing your minimalist journey and introducing me to this clutter free new world! I love it! Everyday we’re constantly reevaluating the material things we have and our lives in general.

I was busy editing my next video to upload and then I got the notification, I've never abandoned something so quick to come here.

Thank you for those quality videos

@Chickenfriedrice129

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr

This is the only channel where it makes me happy to see advertisers supporting him. I know for so long he stayed away from him and i am ok to sit for an extra minute threw an ad to know that he can make KZread a full time job. Love you Matt!

Amazing editing! Well done!

I love this lifestyle thank you for introducing me to it. I now share my journey and tips on my own channel 🥰 3k plus strong 💪🏼

*Is it going to fix everything? Or is it complete BS?* Well... It's somewhere in between... It's not BS and it's not going to fix everything. But it's a good place to start. :)

I've started to practice minimalism and watching your videos do help, but also brings me joy and laughter so thank you :) just wanted you to know that you do have an impact !

hey just quickly wanted to say that i love your videos!! i watched your documentary about minimalism about four times before i even knew that you made it! i hope you get to reach more and more people everyday and be even more successful with your film making since you really deserve it! :)

imo the first step to minimalism is understanding the value of everything be satisfied with what you have

I'm never first and never last, but when Matt uploads I click fast! 🖱

@mattdavella

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Maxwell :)

I remember turning to minimalism 10 years ago as well when Leo Babauta hit the internet & was swept by the idea. I started my own jurney and blogged about it, it hit the interest in Poland at the time so I was featured in newspaper and invited to the discussion pannels... and it became to much for me. I was not looking for becoming recognized or making a business out of it, so I dropped blogging and dropped the minimalism path as it became synonymous with this expectations of me I was not willing or aware to fulfill. Now, when there's many more people actually making writing about minimalism their job, I feel more comfortable on returning on this path and your way of talking about it makes it much easier for me. So, in the elaborate way - thank you on getting me hyped back about minimalism :-)

A few years ago I started becoming conscious of how much I owned and how little of it was still useful to me. I didn't have a name for it, but the feeling of intentionality with my possessions was there. You gave me a name for it, minimalism, and solidified the concept in my head, so thank you, Matt!

i love being early! thanks for inspiring us all to be patient with ourselves in our youtube and minimalism journeys, Matt!

The older you get the wiser you become. You realize how few things you need in your life and they are definitely not materials! A good health, a decent life, positive people around you

Love your videos Matt! Every time I watch em, you always inspire me to focus on myself and offer some practical advice to improve my life. Thank you 😊

you and all of your videos about minimalism have changed my life in a huge way, thank you so much

When you have the corrage to say to your self, I don’t need that, and declutering all that you don’t need. That’s minimalism

"I stumbled across minimalism in my parents basement" *pictures a hooded figure wearing white with an empty trash bag telling you to get rid of all your stuff*

Matt is one of the few youtubers I can thank for keeping no ads on his videos even if they reach way part the 10:00 minute mark. So thank you Matt

Love your videos and your podcasts ❤️❤️❤️ You really have a great way of putting all my thoughts into words 😄 Very inspiring.

Me: This video made me want to clean my room *30 mins into cleaning* Me: I can't believe I still had these *Throws out everything*

My minimalism journey started with a few eye opening situations which led to letting go of toxic people and social media, continuing with declutering materialistic things and simplifying my wardrobe. As an 19 years old professional athlete I am constantly under colossal pressure and I can say that after some time I am finally able to breath more freely. I finally genuinely feel happy. Not caring about unimportant things anymore, but truly doing and owning things I love and spending time with people I love even more.

Because of Matt and minimalism, I've been wearing black t-shirts since 2019. My wardrobe has never been so simple and meaningful. People around me even started noticing and I became known as the person who always wears black haha! From my experience, minimalist fashion stands out just as much as the most flamboyant apparel!

Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like.

@Ruethful

3 жыл бұрын

That is true!

Happiness from money is always temporary.

Genuinely the best feeling opening up KZread alerts to see a Matt video. Amazing as always. Thanks heaps for your content :)

Really great video. It shows your experience and self-journey with minimalism. I think everyone is on their own journeys and hence everybody defines even the same area in their own personalised way. Great maturity and peacefulness reflects in your video. Myself too started this journey of Minimalism in 2010 after finishing High school. Its been almost a decade now. I think there is so much calm and solace about following minimalism and pursuing only the essential things. It becomes part of your identity and translates to everything you do as you go along with it.

Me: *Staring at those biceps and pecs* Matt: ...Squarespace. Me: Uh? What? Where am I? I'm sorry.

Literally, being a minimalist isn’t so difficult. Our requirements are more bigger than the basic principles that we need to continue and change our entire life day by day probably.

Great video! Keep up the good work mat your video are seriously changing my life!

Having come across your channel however long ago, is the reason minimalism clicked with me. A better way to live. Also, the backdrop looks soooo nice!

Finally a grey hoodie

I aspire to be a minimalist but my mom and siblings don’t 😔.

I started my journey into minimalism about 2 years ago. I got rid of boxes upon boxes of useless stuff. I cut down only to the things that I used, and the few things that provided happiness for me. As a beginning filmmaker and musician, gear is a difficult thing for me. I use a lot in my workflow, and cutting that part of my workflow away makes me wish I had that part back. At least now, I can say that everything I own is something that I use. My laptop, my desktop, my camera, my gear. I started a journey into minimalism and found myself loving it and discovering the things that truly make me happy.

I really liked when you said "we think the key to happiness.... is collecting all the right trophies." That is so spot on.

The first step to minimalism is using coasters when you put a drink on a table. Matt, do you respect wood?

Stack of same T-shirt’s ✅ Pour over coffee✅ One pair jeans✅ Slim wallet✅ Guilty... 🙈

I rewatch the Netflix documentary once in while and it is everytime refreshing mind how important this is. I think, I was a minimalist before in a sense or at least tried to be, but with The Minimalists, this channel and some other helping sources my path got a description and therefore a bit of a guide how to become a Minimalist, so to speak.

I feel like step 1.5 is realizing it is as easy and painless as the konmari method makes it out to be. It takes time and Matt proves that in a video of his where he talks about his drive stash.

Matt!! 🙏Thank you for inspiring my youtube and minimalism journey! I believe minimalism and mindfulness are partners in love that radiate joy to all aspects of our lives. I made my first minimalism video the other day. Any feedback would be appreciated! 🌿

lmao i just realized that the rock picture was in the background of this entire video (bottom left corner)

Thank you Mett! Your channel is ray of light in my KZread routines. Thank's for a content.

fan here from the philippines, been watching your video for the whole quarantine days and thank you so much Ive learned a lot from u matt.

This channel is a drug. As soon notification pops I can't help myself.

Wait how is pour-over coffee minimalism?

@Rippypoo

3 жыл бұрын

I’m guessing pour over coffee involves a smaller, simpler set-up with fewer parts, unlike these huge Keurig machines with Multiple sizes and strengths and those damn polluting coffee pods!

@AnthonyRecenello

3 жыл бұрын

Rippypoo what about just a mr coffee?

@Rippypoo

3 жыл бұрын

Anthony Recenello Well, I guess that would be OK, except mmm...take out the word “Mr”. Too many words. How about just M-Coff? Or M-Covfefe? Sorry. Couldn’t resist. Does that manufacturer make a single-serve Mr. Coffee? Either way, the name is just WAY TOO COMPLICATED.

@Rippypoo

3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking. Wait till they have a kid. How do you have a minimalist baby? I can see Matt saying to his wife, “We can have one diaper and then just wash it every time. Or maybe no diaper at all!” At that point I can see her minimalizing his lower lip over the top of his minimal head. Wow, that would make a great little animated skit. Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes style.

@Rippypoo

3 жыл бұрын

Anthony Recenello Boy that’s weird. I just read the notification for your reply, and it includes extra text about throwing in the water and the grinds. But when I go to the video and then go to your reply, it’s missing all the text after “mr coffee“.

Your breathe work video changed my life. I’ve lived with anxiety for so long and it helped me calm down and understand my thoughts

Been almost over a year since i first stumbled onto matt's videos. It's been great following him and his ideas of self improvement, especially as a college student

Remember: The Rock and biceps are the exceptions to minimalism.

Bella raga, chi segue Matt D'Avella dall'Italia? Troppo bravo❤✌

@Di3ago

3 жыл бұрын

Eccomi, lo seguono tutti quelli che seguono Marcello e Luis ahah

I really like your channel and I have almost watched all of your videos. The first flat tour and minimalism caught my attention. Please keep going. What I would love to see would be room tours or flat tours from other persons you are working with or meet during your journey. In KZread I miss some ideas and this would be enjoyable to see some best practice. 👍🏻

@alexzepeda_

3 жыл бұрын

👋Hi, I make videos my goal is to get 450 subs😃...

I really love your video contents. I wish I could say it to u in person as to how much your videos impact my actions towards life. Thank u for enabling us to have a different perspective towards life.

I want to be a minimalist... How can I get to commit

@alayejon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help. I found your comment very insightful and helpful

I am also a KZreadr and why is that when I think of a video idea the next week Matt comes up with the a video related to that topic

@GrowYourWealth101

3 жыл бұрын

Matt checks what is trending right now on KZread.

thank you for all your valuable videos!!

Another excellent video, thanks Matt. Inspired, as always.

Myth #4: You have to have huge biceps to be a minimalist💪