this guy picks up an entire lifestyle just to stop buying gifts for his girlfriend. respect

I feel this is a new trend for younger gens: to buy less stuff but they still pay for experiences. This will change the future of retail landscape definitely.

1. Sneakers 2. Fast Fashion 3. Designer Clothes 4. Expensive Coffee 5. Souvenirs 6. Art & Figurine 7. Books 8. Gifts 9. Single-use bottles 10. iPhone Upgrade

Being broke is a lifestyle

As a minimalist I stopped joining patreons.

"The more you own them, the more they own you" .

I used to work at a minimum wage and waste so much money on designer clothes. It wasn't very smart of me.

Minimalistic thinking and spending will lead to a younger and more financially comfortable retirement. I think clutter is the worst, it's just like hoarding. We don't need so many useless materialistic items in our lives, its more valuable to maximize the quality of life itself.

I think having a pair of sneaker for every activity you do e.g. Training, casual wear, office, dress is better than having 2 pair only for all occasions. It will prolong the lifespan of your shoes at the same time will make you more presentable. Just my two cents.

Being minimalist doesn't mean not cleaning your sneakers. 😅

I love how you get straight to the point! No long winded intros with disclaimers.

i only wear a plain white, black, grey shirt black pants and a nike white shoes everyday. It save my time and money. i saved approx. $ 4,000 a year. Food are free in my workplace and it helps a lot to save more money.

To me.. If you are happy with certain things.. For instance Fashion or cooking or even gaming.. It's okay to spend more on it.. Being a minimalist doesn't mean you have to cut corners on the passion you enjoy the most.. Then again.. Minimalism has a different meaning to everyone. Do what works best for you!

great point about phone upgrades, the trend to switch phone every year became a bit ridiculous, phones nowadays are made so well that they will last 3-4 years without problem! and it saves so much money...

For me it seems like having a minimalist lifestyle brings peace and calm to one's mind. Anyway great decision to drop the unnecessary stuff sir.

I wish I could get a dime for every “minimalism” video on KZfaq.

I admire you for being so wise beyond your years, you’re still so young to have already decided on minimalism , I can tell you are very intelligent . I wish more young people are like you, very remarkable I applaud you, keep it up and I hope you spread the message

Same here.....3 pairs of shoes, I still have my galaxy s8, own very little clothes, I spend $1 us dollar on a coffee at McDonalds, drive a small cheap car....thanks for your video it keeps me motivated.

“Instead of owning them (sneakers), they tend to own me.” damn that hit hard

Those af1s are dying from the inside...

Sometimes I’m sad that I don’t have more stuff to throw away because it feels so damn good! Love minimalism 🙌

Minimalism can also become a label we wear saying “I don’t buy this, I don’t spend money on that.” It’s better to demonstrate, not explicate. I adopted minimalism as a lifestyle back in 2013. Although I am a watch collector, they bring me joy even though they can be expensive.

Thanks for the great video! I especially agree with not paying over $2 for a cup of coffee and no single use plastic bottles.

When he says, instead of owning them, it seems they own me. I was moved that.

I'm glad that I got recommended this. Really like your mindset. Subscribed.

That’s crazy I swear I waited for the result and you just went at it

You're missing out on the coffee dude. Treat yourself to some specialty coffee from an independent shop and speak to your local barista about where exactly those beans have come from. I promise you, it'll change your world.

Liked and subscribe, it's been a year now that I started paying more attention to my spendings and hordor lifestyle, I was totally on the consumerist side of the spectrum and always broke because I kept buying stuff thinking that would make me happy, totally wrong it made miserable even more, I am slowly adhering to this minimalist mindset and feeling happier. You popped up on my recommendation after Graham Stefan video, thanks KZfaq algorithm and great content bro

I was also a collector. I collected antique dolls. I had hundreds. I'm in the process of selling them, keeping only ten or less. I realized I had too many to enjoy. Keeping them clean and organized was so much work. Many went neglected because I got overwhelmed. Now I know they'll be loved when they go to new homes.

yesterday was 10 so i felt like throwing ten thing from table n i did. love all your videos very inspiring n love you too. i always wonder how do japanese live without stuff.

reason why I go minimalism: cause I'm broke

So happy that I discovered your channel! Your content is qualitative, it brings me value and your vibe is great!

Agree about shoes. Such a hassle to keep them clean. Always have to clean them after one wear, can’t even walk normal without worrying about getting them dirty.

i like where this channel is headed - also like that you talk about frugalism...

I agree with all of these except for the gifts. I love giving gifts. I just think it’s different in American culture because it’s basically expected to get gifts for nearly every occasion. I’d prefer to give something handmade or an experience though if all parties are in agreement to that! 🎁

I’ve done the same with my closet. I took a trip to california in which I only packed a few of my favorite pieces. These pieces are now my permanent and only wardrobe. Black and white of course😅😂 Loved this video man thanks again for the editing help🙏🏻

Great content keep up the vibe! What’s the music in the back? I just subscribed 🙏🏽

I think I was start minimalism in my life since 4 years ago. But, I just realize it after watching your video.

People have a choice for minimalism, for me its a compulsion 😂😂😂

Hey man, just found your channel and I love your videos. Wanna ask, is that gift shop in this video the one at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum? Looks super familiar!

As a bookworm like me, may I suggest you to try Kindle as well. Many books in one device, more space saved! You can also bookmark them and write you own notes in it too!

personal thought? Having, buying & keeping books never a waste ,but an investment to me. Finished reading them? exchange, donate or better yet .. sell'em!

Great Video bro! Was in Singapore Christmas time Last year can’t wait to go back!

Great list! :) I agree on sneakers, fashion, souvenirs and bottles. Haha 😅

I'm not rich, so I can't relate. Great job cutting out those overly-expensive stuff from your life, though.

For me it mostly came by itself. I never cared much about brands (more like the opposite), I never cared much about different clothing pieces so I ended up distilling my clothes to black and white, never cared much about shoes.. The phones and random shit was more of a "I've bought all of this and now it's all garbage" that got me to toss shit out of my life and then realise that unless I stop buying shit I will never stop tossing it out. Then I slowly did more "activity" stuff with my money instead of buying stuff that does nothing for me (IE: Travel with friends, festivals, investing in useful gear for my business) and then whenever I irrationally fall into the "I want this" mindset even if I don't need or care much about it, I'll always have something I'd rather spend that money on.

i started to learn about how to live as a minimalist a few months ago, and the first thing i declutter is shirts. now im going out with only my black uniqlo basic crew neck everyday. it feels good. hopefully i will declutter more in the future :)

Thank you for making this videos. These past few weeks, ive been watch videos about what they stop buying, and it actually make sense not to buy them. Im a student, and seriously ive been buying alot of stuffs, especially fast fashion in the past few years. I really felt that i wasted my money on clothes, which in my case, i got a lot of clothes. I keep on buying and buying, just because its on sale, but still. I hope i can change my addiction, because the truth is my family didnt came from a wealthy family and here i am wasting all my money buying unnecessary things. And im only 1st year uni student, but i shop like a wealthy adult 😔😔

You are a genius! So glad I found your channel and thank you for your time and effort in producing useful information.

Beautifully made video. Good messages and advice shared. Thank you for uploading this :)

I'm a minimal minimalist, lol. I may not be as awesome as you guys but I've cutback on buying a ton of crap. Thank you for inspiring me.

Man your video editing is on point, I totally love it 👌🏻

I love experience gift ideas! Physical gifts are sweet, as long as the other person will actually use it. Can’t go wrong with chocolate and wine. ☺️

nice one brother..minimalism is underrated..yet,it's so important in so many ways...

Aaah. Books. Libraries. Hard for me to give up buying books, even though I hardly ever visit a book shop these days. Charity shops here have second hand books, and I've stopped browsing those shelves, but still... Books are often the best Gift as well : I bought my friend's 16 year old daughter a used book from my local charity shop - " What every girl should know" which listed everything you need to know when you get your own place and start to be grown up, and covered simple meals, housework routine, shopping, laundry, cocktails, plumbing etc - and apparently she had it beside her bed and read it every night, and even started doing her own laundry and a share of the housework. Result! There is something about the Experience of holding, reading and using an 'Analog' book that nothing can replace. In addition, having worked in Libraries for nearly 10 years in my youth, and as a life long learner, and Library user, you can't replace these either. I am a great user of digital books, too, but love paper, print and the sensual pleasures of a new, or even second hand book. I also resent the fact that digital books don't necessary survive a software update! Infuriating! and I see that as part of the Great Consumerist Conspiracy!

I started offloading all my sneakers last year as I started KonMari method and eventually going even further with minimalism. As someone who grew up in hip-hop culture (90's Bronx, NY), I'd always wanted hype sneakers even though my Chinese parents would never consider buying anything costing more than 50USD. When I finally got a six-fig job, I started collecting but quickly came to realize it was a curse. Not only was I losing closet space, but I was also obsessed with staying on top of drops and having anxiety every Saturday morning trying to cop. I hit 50 pairs before my KnMari/minimalism journey. It's now down to 8 (mostly classic AJ1's) and I think I'm good here although I could take the plunge and ditch them all.

Singapore is one of the best places for shopping,good variety of foods to enjoy,places to visit & ohhh you do minimalism ☺️great

I like your thinking about minimalism. I agree with that because in my opinion minimalism is have meaning of everything what we have. Maybe there some people have many book or sneaker but they were not wrong if they has their meaning. Keep going to share your opinion and point of view. Everyone need know about their self and have meaning in everything

Love your videos! I think I will try the 30 day challenge, even though it scares me a little bit.

What do you think about Evisu brand? I have been considering getting a few of their items but not sure if they will fall apart or last a long time.

Which library in singapore do you borrow books from?

I like the watch your wearing. What brand is it ?

I am very inspired and pushing me more to become minimalist. ☺️

started trying to become a minimalist at the same time i was really getting into fashion. its hard but you gotta focus on what you can use multiple times vs. that one cool sweater once a month.

great content right here dude. respect all the way from lion city neighbour JB! subcribed!

Hi CK, I just want to know what Black, white shirts you buy? I like what you are wearing. 😊 I just got subbed to you and planning to be a minimalist as well 😊

*I stopped buying all those stuff too except that IM JUST BROKE.* maybe im a minimalist too 😆

Interesting. It is important to support museums, as an art lover, if I visit a museum I always try to buy something from their gift shop, if not for me, then as a gift for someone I love. This source of revenue influx is important so that the museums can continue to afford having low ticket prices or free entrances for students to their exhibits. Otherwise art becomes available only the wealthy. Support your museums people!

brooooo very informative video!! thank you. minimalism changed my life too

Collecting "expensive" things,fashion,shoes,watch..etc is useless..unless you use it daily

I am not minimalist but I don't own alot of products,I only buy apparel mainly from thrift stores and I don't buy unnecessry footwear I don't own lots of makeup products or skincare and try to use natural ingredients shampoo and soap.i am trying to be a minimalist myself maybe in a few year I will become one.i am still using plastic,it's hard to get rid of plastic completely but I try to reduce use of plastic bags a much as possible .

Hi, i'm so enjoying your inspiring stories. Are you a worker or student ? And how the way you manage your time both of them 😀

When I went to subscribe and I was like woah how does this guy only have 8k subs?

what was that minimalistic book you were reading in the video?

Great video, thank you for sharing

Bro is that a Uniqlo shirt on you? I got the same one.

what a gem of channel! did you create these grey transitions yourself? After Effects?

What are those glasses brand?

Great video bro keep it up! Subscriber from the 🇵🇭

I have been binge watching your videos, I just subscribed, and trust me, I am minimal who I subscribe too, I have enjoyed each one of your videos I still have my sunsung S6, but I hardly use my cell. The people who have walls and walls of shoes in their BIG closets, I know feel bad for them

Fantastic!

what kind of watch do you own? is it your only one?

U r doing great job 👍 Blessings and support from India 🇮🇳

Gosh!! Im lovin this. Subscriber from Manila, The Philippines

which watch are you wearing? I really dig it and it looks pretty timeless - definitely on brand on the minimalism

What camera did you use for this video? NEW SUBSCRIBER 😁

Anyone know the brand of the shirt he's wearing????

Wow. Awesome. Love this

Still rocking my iPhone 6 plus! I only had the battery replaced last year.

Thx you so much for this video. My stuff owns me. Now I’m going to sell all my stuff.

Where is your shirt from?

I think the part of the snickers it wasn't easy? I like your video man, love from México

Love the Irish Leprechaun - i am thinking of becoming a minimalist thanks for your video and inspiration

Thank you ❤️

I educate my teenage children not to buy fancy clothes which only last for a few months, but buying the classic and basic clothing instead. We watch KZfaq tutorials to learn new things instead of buying books. We try not too bring lots of things when traveling. Thank God, many people living minimalist lifestyle today. It’s good for our health.

You dont see a point to buying stuff when you dont have the money for it.

I bought $20 black Reebok for work from Marshalls & they lasted 5 years. My current work shoes are $20 black Adidas have owned them for 6 years.

What books/videos influenced you enough to drop sneaker/fashion? Looking for recommendations

this guy said a wabi sabi phone thats dope man thank you

I don’t buy Warranties. Storage containers, sorting tools or organisational products, trendy home deco stuff, fast fashion, purses that aren’t black, knicknaks I’ll have to clean. Food at restaurants. I’ll keep two of things if I have two of them. Cookware, camping gear, etc. that’s only used 1-2x/year, =kept. Keep receipts & user manuals. I buy in bulk to save $, even if I have clear space. Need to work on my love of accumulating hair products!