Minimalist Crew — Misc I aware you on Minimalism

[PerfectFormForever]

Been doing this for my whole life. Girls and friends laugh when they come to my place because I don't even own a TV. Just couch, table, chairs, bed, desk, computer, and some books.

[LeinsterLad]

interest, very interest. potentially in.

[Ramy33]

not sure if minimalist or ocd but in

Haha good point, I'm sure they intertwine quite a bit. Still worth it.

[Tupperwolf]

I am now inspired to clean the fuk out of my house and put everything away in drawers/closets so that I can at least feel somewhat like a minimalist.

[bringingdjuice]

yes minimalist checking in

[Ramy33]

I am now inspired to clean the fuk out of my house and put everything away in drawers/closets so that I can at least feel somewhat like a minimalist.

http://www.becomingminimalist.com/do...lutter-de-own/ :P

[choboy]

Been doing this for a while now.. I dont buy crap I dont need. I Live off the bare minimum and Im satisfied.
No ********, unnecessary clothes, television. Just spend on things I really enjoy. Less is more.

Relevant

[algeriaBrah]

would like to join this crew

[JMB987]

Definitely a minimalist by nature...don't care about material objects but I do love spending money on traveling and experiences.

[takoma]

Been doing this for my whole life. Girls and friends laugh when they come to my place because I don't even own a TV. Just couch, table, chairs, bed, desk, computer, and some books.

Ehhhh, shiiiiittt. Most real talk of realk talk of being a minimalist.

I don't give a shii what my guy friends think, but it looks like I'm on dat der poverty time if I don't have a TV, expensive entertainment and sound system, and all the standard apartment amenities to entertain and woo a woman if she comes over.

So I cut out the middle man and said no bringing women over (srs but not srs oh god no women ever liked me crew)

[Ramy33]

Ehhhh, shiiiiittt. Most real talk of realk talk of being a minimalist.

I don't give a shii what my guy friends think, but it looks like I'm on dat der poverty time if I don't have a TV, expensive entertainment and sound system, and all the standard apartment amenities to entertain and woo a woman if she comes over.

So I cut out the middle man and said no bringing women over (srs but not srs oh god no women ever liked me crew)

I don't think you have to give up think you like for minimalism. It's all about finding the right balance!

[chuck2334]

In on this

[Ramy33]

Been doing this for a while now.. I dont buy crap I dont need. I Live off the bare minimum and Im satisfied.
No ********, unnecessary clothes, television. Just spend on things I really enjoy. Less is more.

Relevant

VERY relevant video. watch it.

[dixon]

Sup minimalist brahs.

I have two suitcases of belongings and spend my time traveling around the world.

Only person I know who has less is my girlfriend, but she's lucky in that she mostly wears leggings and is 5 feet tall. I still care about being stylish, so I have too many pairs of jeans and stuff.

My overall weight of belongings spikes every time I order 25lbs of whey.

[dixon]

VERY relevant video. watch it.

I love choice though, because if you're a minimalist you're often attracted to getting the best of everything, or the very best versions of what is important.

Fisker does this. Tynan (tynan.com) does it as well.

Choice is fine when you're educated and conscious. Just make sure you take Tim Ferriss' advice and set time limits on the decisions you make, because you can waste too much time deciding between a $500 and a $520 laptop.

[Ramy33]

Sup minimalist brahs.

I have two suitcases of belongings and spend my time traveling around the world.

Only person I know who has less is my girlfriend, but she's lucky in that she mostly wears leggings and is 5 feet tall. I still care about being stylish, so I have too many pairs of jeans and stuff.

My overall weight of belongings spikes every time I order 25lbs of whey.

haha nice, what's your "everyday carry"? what do you do for a living?

[Cold187um]

why no pillow? that ****s comfortable op kinda stupid suggestion

[Ramy33]

why no pillow? that ****s comfortable op kinda stupid suggestion

Oh I wasn't suggesting that, what I was saying in the OP is that people who do it (it's a thing on the misc apparently) fit within the spirit of minimalism. I don't recommend it necessarily. Was just citing an example.

[Cold187um]

Oh I wasn't suggesting that, what I was saying in the OP is that people who do it (it's a thing on the misc apparently) fit within the spirit of minimalism. I don't recommend it necessarily. Was just citing an example.

Oh i see, yeah i agree with errything in the post cept the pillow part haha.

[dixon]

Someone asked about smartphones: a smart phone and a contract for a data and voice plan are not one in the same. You do not need to get both at once.

The smart phone computer itself gives you 99% of the value and use-time that you want, especially if you have wifi at home and work.

There are cheaper ways to do it, but consider getting a Google Nexus 4, which is an unlocked top of the line smartphone for $300. Compare this to paying $1200 every year to the phone company.

Use a Google Voice number (US) and SkypeIN number (Intl) and/or a Dell Voice number (Canada).

If you care about the intellectual side of minimalism and are afraid you'll distract yourself too much, leave it at home most of the time. An e-reader is a better device for a minimalist. Kobo mini was $50, you can put all your books on it, and you can only do one thing on it: read. Plus no more physical books.

[Ramy33]

Someone asked about smartphones: a smart phone and a contract for a data and voice plan are not one in the same. You do not need to get both at once.

The smart phone computer itself gives you 99% of the value and use-time that you want, especially if you have wifi at home and work.

There are cheaper ways to do it, but consider getting a Google Nexus 4, which is an unlocked top of the line smartphone for $300. Compare this to paying $1200 every year to the phone company.

Use a Google Voice number (US) and SkypeIN number (Intl) and/or a Dell Voice number (Canada).

If you care about the intellectual side of minimalism and are afraid you'll distract yourself too much, leave it at home most of the time. An e-reader is a better device for a minimalist. Kobo mini was $50, you can put all your books on it, and you can only do one thing on it: read. Plus no more physical books.

Good suggestion about the ebook reader.

I'll keep a very tightly curated collection of physical books (I have about 16-17 books) that I really wanna keep. I consume all the rest digitally on my iPhone, then delete when I'm done. Basically if I'm not gonna read it more than once, I won't have a physical copy of it.

[dixon]

haha nice, what's your "everyday carry"? what do you do for a living?

I'm not sure what that is because I don't really follow the minimalist blogs (which generally offer zero new insight) so I am not up with terminology.

I carry things with me when I leave the house depending on what I'm going to do.

I generally try to get apartments next to the things I want to do, so I dont "go out" for the entire day and have to carry my whole day's belongings.

[wessneijder]

I'm trying to get to the level of minimalism as some of you guys. Basically the doc said I am burning myself out from too much stress from my rat race sales job.

So I've been taking it easy on myself. I sold my Xbox, traded in my car that I was upside-down on for a $10k used car, and moved to a cheaper apartment. The lack of financial strain has really helped my overall mental health.

[Zachary533]

Fellow minimalist checkin' in.

[VlKlNG]

subbed, taking notes

[dixon]

http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&hl=en&ct=clnk

Pareto Law of Budget Management on Early Retirement Extreme blog

[Dual]

In, mving out next week and will be buying furniture and starting life, disgonbegud, found a livable 2 bedroom shed right next to school & gym with a nice garden.

[SOLIDOPS]

In. Read OP and I like everything about.

Most of my belongings are clothes and gadgets right now, could go super minimal.

[jarryd2018]

I enjoy my toys but hate clutter. I'd rather buy things that make life easier for me and not give a fuk about anyone else. I'm frugal where I need to be.

[SOLIDOPS]

I'm trying to get to the level of minimalism as some of you guys. Basically the doc said I am burning myself out from too much stress from my rat race sales job.

So I've been taking it easy on myself. I sold my Xbox, traded in my car that I was upside-down on for a $10k used car, and moved to a cheaper apartment. The lack of financial strain has really helped my overall mental health.

GJ bro. Do whatever you can do destress yourself. Mental health is underestimated these days IMO

Someone asked about smartphones: a smart phone and a contract for a data and voice plan are not one in the same. You do not need to get both at once.

The smart phone computer itself gives you 99% of the value and use-time that you want, especially if you have wifi at home and work.

There are cheaper ways to do it, but consider getting a Google Nexus 4, which is an unlocked top of the line smartphone for $300. Compare this to paying $1200 every year to the phone company.

Use a Google Voice number (US) and SkypeIN number (Intl) and/or a Dell Voice number (Canada).

If you care about the intellectual side of minimalism and are afraid you'll distract yourself too much, leave it at home most of the time. An e-reader is a better device for a minimalist. Kobo mini was $50, you can put all your books on it, and you can only do one thing on it: read. Plus no more physical books.

Nice suggestion on the phone. I have a $450 phone and I have an "unlimited" prepaid $45 plan. No contracts and I save some money in the long run.

I have a black and white kindle but I never use it...it's the best for reading compared to an LCD screen though.