MINIMALISM: Official Netflix Documentary (Entire Film)

When did you first see this documentary?

A true minimalist would have told this story in 20 minutes.

There is a difference between "choosing to live a Minimal lifestyle while being actually able to afford much more" and "being compelled to live a Minimal lifestyle due to not being able to afford much at all". The difference in the mentality of the two types of people is immense.

I've been poor, and I've been wealthy. I've learned smaller is better. Less is more. Doing is more rewarding than having. A cup of coffee in the morning while walking the dogs and watching the sunrise... playing my guitar as long or as little as I choose... laughing with my wife and making Mancala a drinking game... kayaking, and camping, and hiking... these are things that make me wealthy.

In 2004 I gave away or sold ALL of my possessions to go live and work with Trappist Cistercian Catholic monks in Huntsville, UT. I was allowed to have a backpack, 10 books, and 3 sets of clothing. Because the temps got to -20 degrees Fahrenheit I was also able to ship my Sorel winter books, ski gloves & goggles to endure the environment. I spent 13 years with them until the monastery closed in 2017. Thanks @minimalists for having this film available on KRplus… I don’t have a Netflix subscription. For the past 6 years my time with the monks helps me to stay in a “minimalist mode”.

I saw this doc in my early fifties. Slowly, I started living this way. It began with decluttering things. Next, I decluttered my emotions. This led me to declutter my appetites and vices,. Finally, I found I did not need so many people or places. Slowly, I added back the people and places that mattered. Today, I am a senior citizen. Practicing minimalism is the best gift I did not know I wanted. I get a lot of things money can't buy. I sleep on the softest pillow which is a clear conscience, in most rooms, I walk into there is no one there I'd rather be other than me, and today I am not by myself, I'm with myself. Thank you for all you do Joshua and Ryan.

“Love people and use things, because the opposite never works” are words to live by. Peace 🖤

"as humans, we are wired to be dissatisfied." Have read a few books on this subject over the years. The older I get, the more true it seems. Beyond materialism.

26:25 This excerpt from his book hit me hard. The way his IKEA list quickly spirals from new apartment essentials into questioning his own identity and whether these frivolous items send the appropriate message to the world. Wow... moved me to tears.

I think true manimulism is not just about things only, but also about relationships and people. I think having less relationships and only keeping the good ones ensures that your inner circle of people are the ones that support you and makes managing it less stressful as well.

It’s so easy and natural to be and talk about minimalism when you’re coming from maximalism. I was poor and broke and never understood things until I had two cars, the latest iPhone, expensive clothes and of course five YETI tumblers , when I noticed that I was not happier with the latest iPhone or the expensive shoe, instead I was happier with less weight (things) on my back and more lovely people around me with just a cup of coffee in hand in front of a lake.

Watching it now for the first time, November 11, 2023. So good, so true! Deeply touched

The best quote from the documentary. “You can control how much you spend, you cannot always control how much you earn“. I love this because it’s very true and sometimes we forget that this is really the reality that we live in quite simply people today are facing financial crisis because they rack up debt in credit card debt for buying frivolous materials new cell phone, new fancy shoes watches, expensive knickknacks that don’t really make their lives that much better especially when they continue to replace them every 12 months. People should learn to control their spending and they will find financial freedom.

"Love people and use things.. because the opposite never works!" WHAT A POWERFUL SENTENCE ♥

This documentary changed my way of thinking about everything. The covid came along and it made even more sense. It's not just about getting rid of stuff, although that is part of it, it's about finding a simpler life based on memories, experiences and connections rather than working yourself stupid and having no time for the people you love. Highly recommended

As an 80 year old I can relate with both of you. I gave up city life and spent 7 years a minimalist farmer. As a frugal Dutchman's son and immigrant I learned the most basic rule Don't borrow - live within your means. I've traveled through many rural landscapes across the world and always notice that humans seem more humane and happy when their basic needs are met and they don't want more . As for those 'estate' belongings. Put 'em storage now. Those that you keep are 'time bomb memories'☯

I saw the documentary in 2016 for the first time, and since then I must have seen it about ten times 🙏

"Love people and use things, because the opposite never works."
I love how he ended that.

I'm 55 and recently retired from a hectic job. Leading up to retirement and currently, I've been asked about what my next job will be. I would like to slow down, simplify my life, and enjoy the time I have left on this planet. It's so hard for many people to consider that we don't have to work and earn money until the day we die. I'm already tired of feeling guilty for retiring. I'm so glad I came across this documentary and the message that we don't have to work, work, work, earn, earn, earn, and spend, spend, spend. Maybe it is okay to slow down, enjoy a sunrise, and focus on things that make me happy.

The greatest I’ve ever felt is when I got rid of everything that I really didn’t need or thought I wanted.
I never felt so unburdened and I’ve stayed that way.

My most rewatched documentary. It’s like a mantra for me. Thanks for bringing it to KRplus!

I am so pleased this is going to be available via KRplus, I don't have any TV subscriptions and am very minimal with my social media presence, so thanks for allowing more of us non-techie people to see these. The minimalist 30 day challenge was an amazing success. Can't wait to see what other words of wisdom you offer.

This documentary is how I grew up, literally. My mother was a stay at home mom and my father buit houses. I have 7 other siblings younger than me and providing for all of us pretty much assured that there would never be enough money for us to have anything but what was absolutely necessary. And necessary didn't always mean new either. I remember in my teen years being very upset that my parents didn't take me to the mall before each school year and buy me $500 of new clothes like all my friends got. But, I spent the majority of every summer going camping in the Sierra Nevada mountains or going to various lakes and water skiing. During the winter break we always went camping out in the southern California desert. We lived on a 640 acre property in Central California in a 5 bedroom adobe house built in the '40s. There was never a TV in our home, and I'm glad there wasn't. As a young adult, I never learned about any of the things that TV tells everyone they need so I don't have those issues as an adult. It's just amazing to me to watch this and realize that I've always been a minimalist and that I'm happy this way. I wouldn't trade my life for anyone else's.

I first watched it in 2015 and rewatched it so many times over the last years. It’s my mantra. Life changing! Thanks for bringing it to KRplus!

All this minimalism truly depends on being pretty wealthy to start with. You have to be extremely privileged to be able to afford to live minimalist. All this I live minimalist and then tomorrow I’m flying to Paris. And last year, I travelled to Europe. And I’m doing four piano lessons a month. And of course I have a premium gym membership. And of course my MacBook Pro. And the latest iPhone, but I’m a minimalist.

Minimalism is something we learn with age. During Covid, I was forced to be minimalist when I was pregnant with my daughter. Nothing was more important than caring for the growing baby in my baby. No more Starbucks, eating out daily, manicures, hair salon, & shopping. I’m thankful for this.

I started being a minimalist because I was broke, than I started making good money and stopped my self from going out there like every one! Trying to show family and friends, that I had made it ,did not buy the big house or new car, instead I paid off my house and started traveling, I love my frugal life, you’re documentary made me make a life decision, about what makes people happy, I have a beautiful large tree, was about to cut down because it was obstructing,the solar panels up on my roof, but I decided that this tree makes me happy, I planted it when my son was a baby, that’s what you guys are talking about, enjoy life don’t focus on materials

A genuine person will see good in this movie!! The world need people like you guys 😢😢

I saw this when I was 21 and it did change my life, I own far less objects than past and think before buying anything

It works wonders and decreases stress..........From multi multi millionaire to simplicity and happy at 76 years old......shed huge house , multiple hot rods, boats and bikes and one unappreciative wife of 38 years ! Best of the best to all ! By the way health improvement is awesome......10 years into this lifestyle now.....

Having fewer possessions and a simplified lifestyle helped me to reduce stress and anxiety. Minimalism can free us from the pressures of consumerism and the constant pursuit of more.

i just happen to found this documentary today and love the fact it is available in the platform that is easy to access for most people, love the over all massage from it, we need it, i need it. we are all lost in this world of competition towards nothing that most of us is so unhappy and lost and stressed worst of all depressed and all for nothing if you just simply let go and think about like the documentary said what we want does not define us and it sure does not add value to us but knowing that and letting go is hard and that goes to the materials, people and feelings or emotions in our life. i just wish most people gets the strength to see this thru. i will rewatch it so many times. love it.

I JUST found your station TODAY. There was a time when I NEVER would have thought of a minimalist lifestyle. My husband and I use to live in a three bedroom two bath house, with what I would call, today, TOO MUCH STUFF!!! My husband just passed away last year, and I now live in a tiny studio apartment of under 500 sq ft. and I LOVE it! Not a lot of stuff to clean or dust, not worrying about where am I going to put everything. I cook on either a hot plate or a microwave. I guess that was the hardest part to get use to. But I basically love where I am and HOW I am now. Thank you SO much for your station. I hope one day to get one of your books. God bless the both of you!

You guys are so right! I remember growing up we had one car, one tv, one house phone, shared bedrooms, school clothes and play clothes. We had a washing machine but line dried the clothes. My mom could make a meal out of anything. We were simple and happy. I'm set to retire in a couple of years and I am in the process of getting back to that life. Thank you for the inspiration.

Been a minimalist since learning it from my dear mother, back in the 70's, my mom was a minimalist since back then, she only bought what she needed, no what she wanted; and that's exactly what I learned from her, now retired, no debt, no big house, no vehicle, very few possessions, and I still only buy what I really need, never buy what I want, I'm a happy mother of 3 wonderful children, now all grown up, and living good lives. For me it's all about my feelings, not material goods. Never missed having a lot of everything, only what's needed.

I watched this documentary and started to purchase less. I haven't reached their point yet, but I arrive at the level of minimalism that I am comfortable with. I don't buy a lot of things, but only got rid of things I no longer use. There is no amount of things you specifically need to own to be a minimalist. I think it's just you need to find the level that makes you most comfortable. If you are a person who wear different shoes each day of the week then so be it because you use them, not just have a pile of different shoes and just wear the one.

I’ve been minimalist since earlier years. This made me now feeling a little disgusting and annoying whenever my friends just throw me their unwanted stuff to me without cleaning it. Though numbers of times I’d told them just get whatever is necessary, stop giving me unwanted stuff. And I’ve now learnt of minimalist in my networks too. I’m grateful the true friends, my partner and the necessary stuff I had in my small apartment, meditating and doing the necessary for me to connect the current. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

This documentary changed my life back in 2017.
Climbing the corporate ladder whilst descending the depression ladder, I stumbled on this so I thought was about minimalist art.
It was a story about me. Every word fit like a glove. I cried, I broke and it helped me find the rock bottom I needed to get out of the hole.
I listen to every podcast and am a patreon patron.
Thanks you Joshua, Ryan and Matt for helping me choose to live life my way.

Simple solution: Just ban unwanted ads in online and offline world. We customers will choose the time and place we will search for the product/service we need! Simple!

Been living like this for about 6 years now… interesting and challenging when you’re retired, but the BEST thing ever!! LESS is MORE❤

Minimalism is slowly but surely helping me uproot consumerism and replace it with awareness of the needs of those around me. I'm so grateful for these resources!

The last 18 months I have been on my journey of minimalism. I have filled the front seat, back seat and bed of my truck 6 times to donate to charity. I will continue working on this endeavor. It’s such a good feeling.

Omg thank you for uploading this!! It's kind of my comfort documentary i watch it every year and it reminds me and keeps me on the right path!! It helped me a lot!

Watched this on netflix quite a few years back when I was younger and had just graduated highschool. It was what really sparked me to begin thinking critically about my life. Financially, emotionally, and spiritually, it made me question who I really was and what was important to me. Now I live a life mostly free of "stuff" and strive to be intellectually honest with myself above all else!

For me, the absence of comparison, not watching TV, reading newspapers or magazines, or (YT excepted) using social media and being grateful for enables me to be happy with my lot. I’m not a minimalist, but I live by William Morris’s quote “Have nothing in your life that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful”. I live a simple life in a small house with a tiny outdoor space just big enough to grow a few veggies and put down my yoga mat. I have everything I need and need nothing more

"Love people, and use things." Awesome statement! I was fortunate enough to grow up in poverty, where owning many things simply wasn't an option. It taught me a lot, and I've lived minimally even as an adult. As a result, I've been able to acquire good friends and meaningful things. Not to say life is stress free, but I know how lucky I am to be debt-free with a paid off (small) house at 41 years old :) 🤗

If you go minimalist, don't act like a self-righteous jerk to people who don't feel the need to live like that. It's like some people stop filling their void with junk and start filling it with feelings of superiority and judgement.

This just makes so much sense. I am glad it showed up on my watch list. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

My husband and I first watched it in Dec. 2018. It was a game changer for us. 2019 was a year of decluttering and simplifying our home, reducing our spending, and even deciding to move into a smaller home. This documentary and Josh and Ryan changed our lives!! Thank you!!!

I started living a minimalist lifestyle about 2 years ago. It literally felt like a weight was lifted from my life. So many things became so much easier.

Great lessons to be learnt from this. Thanks for making and sharing this film

I saw this doc this year and it changed my life, thank you

I am a maximalist, hoarder, stressed and broke being on my journey toward a minimalist lifestyle that will suit my need and the need of my family. I am so tired of all the items around me and all the waste I am producing with this unsatiable materialistic behaviors.

My wife and I watched this when it first came out on Netflix in 2016. It changed our lives forever. Before we had so much stuff and were renting a 2 bedroom apartment, using one bedroom as a storage room for all our stuff. After seeing this documentary, we decluttered big time and now can easily live in a one bedroom apartment with plenty of space left over. Anything we get now is thoughtfully decided on and has meaning. Gone are the days of being mindless consumers. Thank you Ryan and Josh for changing our lives for the better.

Much love, guys. Thank you very much for this message. It is meant for me and my world. Thank you.

I became a minimalist 6 years ago when i sold my 3 bedroom house in the states and moved to Sicily with my husband. We live in a furnished, 1 bedroom, 500 sq ft apartment for $400/month. What a liberating feeling that was & still is. I always ask myself before i purchase something if i REALLY need it. I think most people walking into our apartment would think no one lives here! We have what we need and want. That is all.

Someone very smart said 2,000 years ago - 'Even when a person has an abundance his life does not result from the things he possesses'.
This is good work. Money and stuff should be in our homes and pockets, not in our hearts.

I bumped onto this documentary at the right moment in life. Thank you guys. Its a rwal eye opener. Much love from Kenya 🇰🇪

This was such a great watch. It totally inspired me to get rid of the things that aren't serving me purpose. Thank you ❤

I am 75, and I have started to become minimalist. All things being equal, I am hoping for at least another 10 years of life. I am reducing stuff that will be inherited by the family. They may as well use it now. I will also tell them about minimalism so they don't fall for the trap of materialism. My husband of 51 years and I, live a good life on 2 acres in Tasmania. We have all we need. We don't do WANT any more. 😃🇦🇺

I became a minimalist when I moved from Mexico to France. In France, my husband and I moved several times, and without a doubt, traveling light was important. When I moved from Paris to Florida, I experienced the best moment of all. After everything was packed into the moving container, the door closed, and I handed the keys to the new owner, it was the most satisfying thing: no keys, no stuff, no bills, no burden. I had never felt so much freedom in my life. I was happy when my belongings arrived, but I only kept the essentials and the things I had carefully chosen during my travels. I don't buy anything anymore. I have never been a fashion victim, and instead, I used to buy clothes for my children and husband but mostly travels. Personally, I only invest in super high-quality clothes or bags every two or three years, and that's it. I promote minimalism among my Mexican friends. Gosh, they are hoarders! It seems to be in their DNA to live in clutter. When my mom passed away, emptying the apartment was a nightmare: we filled three Salvation Army trucks. So, when you reach 50 years old, do a favor for your loved ones: practice döstädning - the Swedish cleaning method - and get rid of stuff. You'll feel better. Offer the things you love to family and friends. You'll see how life becomes easier when you do so. You'll discover what truly interests you. Listen to every tip in this documentary. I wish you all the happiness that I found in minimalism.

Thank you for making this documentary. What you are saying is so true. I too am a minimalist...I don't own a lot, but I own my happiness, health and mindfulness.

This documentary chanced my life. I saw it first time in Netflix before Covid19 pandemic, about 2019. I was stressed-out and low-key hoarder. I was kid in Finland during 90's, and raised during economic depression. When I studied, I bought expensive professional literature with student loans, not for myself, but to impress other people.
After gratuation, I bought expensive furniture and used all the money I made. I watched this documentary awe-struck. After that, I have decluttered lot of stuff, but also alcohol comsumption and gambling. I am more family centered and care more about my health and wellbeing than rat-race. Thank you Josh and Ryan for chanching my life for better with simple documentary.

Just saw this today. What is unsatisfying about our lives is the lack of purpose. Once you stop living for your own gain, at the expense of others, you are as close to having a purpose driven life as you can get. And once you are on a path to live your life to help others, the rest will follow.

That little reading @26:30 exactly describes what I went through while starting over after a divorce. “What is my style? What is “manly” and what do I have to buy to project my manliness out to the world? Can I find manliness at Ikea? 😂 For 2 years now I’ve had no couch or big fluffy love seat…only a game day lawn chair. My bed is two Ikea bench pads (I get wonderful sleep by the way). My friends laugh at me but it’s all I need right now.

i watch this every start of the year

Excellent Video ,had tears in my eyes here.Well done Lisa & David ❤❤

Decluttering is maddening! You haven't used or in some cases even seen these items in years but suddenly you are trying to think of reason to keep them. It seems like I'm constantly trying to get rid of stuff but never seem to make much of a dent. A minimal lifestyle seem like it would be great so hopefully I'll get there sooner than later. It's definitely a lifestyle and not a temporary thing. It takes constant effort until it becomes your normal way of living.

I love this documentary and will share. I am 59 years old. I gave up my TV 8 years ago. I gave up my smart phone 4 years ago. I have a laptop, that's it.. I've lived in a 1200 sq. ft. house for 18 years, which I raised 3 kids in. I have a few things I still don't want to let go of, like my book collection because I'm a writer and love reading. But watching your journey has inspired me to look at, "What else can I let go of at this point in life?" Thank you for inspiring us!

Thank you for creating awareness in this.
It's deep. Conditioning consumers to think that they always need material items, is sinister.

I've always wanted to watch this documentary and am grateful I made time to watch it this weekend - March 9 and 10th, 2024. I've always been more of a minimalist, however, this documentary hit all the important points: sustainable living, the impact we leave on the environment, and most of all, deliberate living according to our own values vs. what we are told and taught to value. This documentary is so valuable and I have already recommended my family and friends to watch it as well. Thank you Joshua and Ryan. From a viewer from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

I’m getting emotional 🥹 This documentary means everything to me. I’m clutter-free and have been working toward this for 6 years, since I watched this documentary at 18 and decided to be a minimalist. Best decision ever! 🎉

This movie changed the way I think about my future. I constantly felt like I needed to do more in order to be more. I needed more education, a higher paying job, and all of the stuff. I’m so glad to finally feel free from the cravings of wanting more stuff. I can now relax and enjoy who I’m with and the situation I’m in. 😊

I've followed these guys for over 10 years but I still find myself back in the same place. It is an addiction. THANK YOU for this documentary and THANK YOU for making it free on KRplus for me to keep rewatching to remind myself. I am so grateful for this piece of work. 🙏 xxx

Just watched it although I saw you guys a few years ago on KRplus first time. Great story, amazing values, and truly inspiring. Thank you! Hugs from Budapest, Hungary

Watched this when it first came out. So glad it's now on here for even more people to see it.
I love being a minimalist, have gotten rid of about 90% of our stuff. Less is more.
"If you want to fly you have to give up all the stuff that weighs you down."

I watched this documentary years ago and can't wait to see it again. Changed my life! Decluttering is not enough. Minimalism brings peace of mind.

1:42: 😔 The speaker reflects on how much of our life is lived in a fog of automatic habitual behavior, and how we constantly search for something that will make us happy but end up feeling miserable.
13:09: 💡 The American dream of material success has led to overconsumption and the accumulation of unnecessary possessions, resulting in the need for larger living spaces.
18:07: 💡 Tiny houses provide an affordable, sustainable solution to the problem of transitioning from work to enjoying life.
26:00: 😢 The speaker reflects on the loss of their mother and the end of their marriage while realizing the emptiness of material possessions.
34:27: 🌍 The speaker discusses the negative impact of mindless consumption and the need to change our habits to protect the environment.
41:18: 😢 The speaker realizes they are trapped in a life of wealth and success, but devoid of purpose and meaning.
48:30: 😌 The speaker shares her experience with Project 333, a minimalist wardrobe challenge, and how it has positively impacted her life.
56:17: 🧘 Joshua Fields Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus, known as the minimalists, discuss their journey to minimalism and the benefits of meditation.
1:02:54: 💼 The video discusses the negative impact of consumerism and the benefits of minimalism.
1:12:30: 🌍 The American Dream should be about coming together in a community, reducing inequality, and being responsible for the planet and ecosystem.
Recap by Tammy AI

"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength".......Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”

I watched this documentary when it first came out on Netflix. It was life changing!!
Never saw myself as a marerialistic person. Grew up in both middle class and struggling environments. Felt blessed 'cause we never went without. Never really thought about all that I consumed.
Now as an adult, this documentary made me realize that I have been placing a lot of meaning into material things as a status symbol. Always striving for more.
I'm far from being a true minimalist, but now I am finding joy in the little things.
And I don't care that I have a 6 year old car, or a 5 year old laptop, or a 10 year old TV. They work just fine.
Cleaning up my clutter has freed my soul!
Thank you Josh and Ryan for bringing this way of life to the masses! For showing us there's a better way to live.
"Love people and use things, 'cause the opposite never works." This hits home every time.😊

I loved this documentary so much that it made me emotional to see a positive movement 🥹🩵

This is a great documentary. It sure opened my eyes. Thank you!

I believe that this is perfect. The only thing missing and that is that the perfect match for this lifestyle is having a passion. Develop a passion. Imagine you live a minimalist life and you are completely in love with chess, or brain surgery, or dressage, or running or hiking. Then that and loving people around you, makes a perfect life. Only then you can shift your thoughts from having, to doing. That would be a fantastic second part of the talk.

I watched this years ago when it came on Netflix and it hit me so deeply I don’t think my life would be the same if I hadn’t watched it. I was coming from a months long trip, and feeling so overwhelmed by all my possessions. I wanted to simplify, but letting go was really hard. This documentary inspired me to make that journey, and boy, have I learned a lot since then. There’s a whole lot of media now about minimalism, but this piece is the one that got me started, and still one of the best out there.

After working for about 40 years, I retired and got killed in a divorce. I had to learn to live on less, and discovered, that everything I own actually owns me. I now live in an RV park, in a trailer, and have a small pickup. Everything is paid for. I have a much less stressful part time job and feel freer than I ever have. God is good.

no ads whatsoever. thank you. ❤

I have heard of minimalism before. Never thought I had been one since day 1. Practically a minimalist my entire life. Don't have much materially but it doesn't and never bothered me. I studied in the best schools in the Philippines but may be considered "poor" in most people's standard. Never bothered me at all. Living MY life is what matters most, not what others think.

This just made me cry. At 22, I've realized I'm trying to align myself with a trajectory that doesn't feel right. For me, I only fight for my share of money so that I can spend more time with those I love.

Such a life changing documentary! Thank you for making it!

Today.. funny I was just thinking last week about getting rid of lots of stuff I don’t need and then I came across this video. Really makes sense. I’m definitely going to give this a go. Thanks guys 👍. This has helped give me the push I needed. I’m looking forward to making a start this week.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Couldnt really understand the logic behind this when i watched it years ago but now i am on this path, not a minimalist but no longer into consumerism, we only change when we want to ❤

The takeaway I got is they were able to practice minimalism because they are practicing gratefulness.. even happy to have just 2 people in to audience and see the good in it.

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you The Minimalists. Sometimes we tend to forget we are not here forever and spend so much time chasing money and keeping up with surviving we forget to really live. No one really knows what they’re doing and we were just raised to live by example. It’s time to break free from the tradition and actually live. I’m gonna empty my Amazon cart and surprise visit my mom instead. 🦋✨

This is so good, its sustainable living and its about living a simple life

Cannot wait to watch it again! Minimalism has helped me get through a tough period in my life where I realised what things and which people I needed and not.. I am learning to deal with emotional, physical, psychological clutter through minimalism. Your podcasts are my favourite videos to watch now! So inspirational!

At the age of 35, I sold up and gave away almost everything I owned. I kept some deeply sentimental items and some clothes. It was liberating. It felt as though a weight had been lifted. I went backpacking through Asia and changed my life from being an unfulfilled corporate cog to one of finding happiness and joy in life itself. Now, 17 years later, I keep everything as minimal as possible and the biggest enjoyments come from those that are free in every moment of every day: Papatuanuku = Mother Nature.

You guys are awesome, I saw this video years ago, I watched it again today. BTW, I listen to all of your podcasts every Monday. I have to wait long for that as I am in Australia and almost it will be my Tuesday ;) hahaha. Love you guys, keep up the good work.

I just saw this today thank you and congrats on your journey 🙏
love people and use things ❤

I think I realized how crazy things were when the storage industry became a thing -- a thing to use and a thing to invest in. WTH!? I love this confirmation of distinguishing between needs and wants. It feels so fundamental.

Saw this during the pandemic.. It totally changed my perspective of living only with what is important and only what adds value to me as a person. I was living in a fairly bigger apartment, gave away and donated some of my stuff. I realized the things I was gathering all years were just left unused, cluttered and just excesses. I move to a tiny box place with just only what I need for my daily living and work. I am more contented, clutter free, economical, and for some reasons, it gave me more peace.