Thank you for watching my videos.

"If you don't prioritize your life, someone else will." Truer words have never been spoken.

"People feel busy, but not productive" My life at this point. Matt, omg your work is amazing!

Most important things in my opinion: Relationships, passion, health

i am simple. I see matt D'avella I click.

You've got something really special with this channel Matt, another thought-provoking video, great work!

This video itself looks like a documentary. Great job.

Becoming busy has become a status symbol in our society. Such an insightful video Matt. Thanks.

At the 5:00 mark, Greg mentions how social media has taken us from "connected" to "hyper-connected", and then from "information overload" to "opinion overload." I think this is the #1 reason for all of the vitriolic, hate-filled communication we see today. We don't discuss ideas- we yell our opinions to the digital "faces" of our peers, all while prioritizing the wrong things (like winning the argument rather than winning a friend). While that's not full point of the video, I think it falls under the umbrella of essentialism. If we spend hours and hours throwing verbal rocks at others, where do our priorities lie?

*I found that the less stuff I own, the less my stuff owns me* *I recently made an animated video on ESSENTIALISM, i wonder what you think about it?*

Needed this! And love this quote: "It's difficult to overstate the unimportance of practically everything."

"If you don't prioritize your life, someone else will" #Powerful

I would love to see an interview with a physician or medical student. Or someone that struggles with severe depression/anxiety. I think their take on minimalism would be really neat and refreshing!

Man, the diamond mine analogy is just perfect, soo needed to hear that today

"It's the trivial many, versus the vital few" - LOVE that.

sorry what? I was distracted by matt's biceps

seriously overworking dosen't take us anywhere, in longer term it just drowns our creativity.

would love to hear your thoughts on stoicism, buddhism, and other ways of thoughts

Essentialism is one of my favorite books of all time. Thanks for putting this together Matt.

Boss : “Friday is a bad time for your wife to have a baby” Me : “No its not. Friday is a bad time to hold a meeting” Boss : “Fair enough 👍🏻”

Dude the quality of your videos is amazing, keep up the good work!

I was having a pretty low morning and I think in part because I felt like I wasn't accomplishing anything. This video popped up and I will be forever thankful for the message portrayed. Thank you Matt.

I've been thinking, Essentialism is a better term than Minimalism because the term Minimalism is so overused and overhyped that it's hard to separate the movement from the style and fashion. And plus the book Essentialism is a very good guide to define what this "minimalism" movement truly is.

This is probably the most life-changing video I've watched since discovering KZfaq. Thanks, Matt. 💙

Your content makes me reflect on what truly matters in life and for that I thank you. Keep up the great work!

I am disciplinarily pursuing less videos which don't provide the same level of thoughtfulness and intent as yours, Matt. Excited for the podcast with Greg. I consumed Essentialism in one sitting at a Barnes and Noble cafe. 😊

Its ESSENTIAL that I watch your upload because in a sense they bring me back to reality

“How are you?” Answer 20 years ago: “I’m great.” At time of video interview: “I’m (so) busy.” In new decade, I now hear many people respond, “I am (so) tired”

Is this guy a genius or what?

“It’s difficult to overstate the unimportance of practically everything.” That hit so hard when I read his book and hits just as hard in this video!

“If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.” So true.

Less can be more because by focusing on what really matters, you will go further in the places you want

Start everything with WHY and not WHAT. ☺️

I just love your videos, Matt. It's like little documentaries on its own. You are the virtual therapist/friend/life coach we didn't know we needed. 😭

Out of this world.. every time I watch it.. it's just so incredible.. the inspiration I feel from both of you . This really is golden . Thank you

I'm disturbed by the accuracy of this video with my life.

This was a very interesting conversation. It was a wake up for me.

8:08 “It’s difficult to overstate the unimportance of practically everything “

I have began to save 50% of my income, by buying less things and cancelling all subscription services and simply reading more. thanks sharing!

Great video Matt, I'm so glad I found your Chanel sooner rather than later because the content you post makes us all take a different perspective on life. You provide your viewers with different ways they can improve their lives in each video. You have a real gift, keep on filming. Love from down under 🇭🇲

This is the first time I've commented on your video. I think it's such a great miracle to listen to you. See how it changes my life.

So far, my favorite Matt’s video

Another incredible video Matt. You seem to always come out with videos right when we need them. Thank you for sharing the conversation you had with Greg McKeown and your own personal thoughts

*"Friday would be a very bad time for your wife to have a baby"?????!!!!!* Is that even a human??? WTF?????!!!!!

Hey, I just literally visited your channel earlier looking for videos! Glad to see you upload more!

Great video, Matt! This was ESSENTIAL. :D

I've been watching your content for over a year now and I have to tell you (again) that it makes me think about where I'm going. Thank you for making such incredible content, you help me to ask myself about the purpose and intention behind my decisions and what I want. Keep the great work, Matt!

This is top quality content. Thanks for that, I found it amusing. The way you put his voice over the astonishing video. The words you both choose. It hit me from the beginning just how beautiful this is and that made me stick through all the video and pay a lot of attention to the message. A really great way to approach life, I loved the idea of one basic principle that massively influences all aspects of life.

They say you become like the 5 people you hang out with most. If I spend my day watching your videos... I mean, I can feel my interest in minimalism definitely increasing.

*this Made Me Feel So Light Idk why* _Thank you ❤️_

Your videos provide that constant reminder to focus on the important things. I’ve had a pretty bad week but watching this makes me feel lighter. Thank you.

WOW this video's message is just beyond incredible. I feel like I want to re-watch it every month as a reminder. Thank you for all that you do!

I've recently made lots of similar changes to my life and I can confirm that, once these choices are made the universe starts to help you along the way too. Stop reacting, observe, and make considered choice, designed towards happiness in the present moment.

Dude I seriously love you’re vids,I’ve took loads of you’re advice onboard over the year and a lot in my life has changed,I’ve stopped caring for constant upgrades and obsession over new shiny things😂 and I’ve been getting my physical and mental body more healthy,over the past year I’ve lost 5.2 stone,all thanks to you my man,keep up the amazing work and hopefully you’ll help more people like me😊😊😊

another one of the best videos of you Matt. In this vast and chaotic world, there is still change happening. Something still happening. My vision of life really do change now as soon I stepped on your videos. It help me to become a responsible human being for myself, for other people and to the world I lived in. Thank you for visualizing the reality to us. Thank you for inculcating our minds with the possibilities that we may encounter in the future. Thank you for equipping and armoring us so that we may not get lost anymore as the future arrives. This is seriously the best! Thank you, Thank you! I learned a lot... Once again open our minds. Congratulations! Do keep posted always!

I've been listening to your podcasts and watching your YT videos for a while now and I can honestly say that it changed my life for the better. from doing the 30 day cold showers(I've got 4 days left) to slowing down and finding out what is important in life. thanks for the great content.

I bought Greg's book on Audible (hearing it from the author is very satisfying) and became a Patreon subscriber after this video. You are doing incredible work sir and I support you!

i feel so connected with all of this channel in three videos unlike any other youtuber or "influencer"

I love how refreshing your content is with the vast variety of topics you touch. It is certainly a breath of fresh air to hear your honest opinion about things and your no-bullshit approach to technically everything. You are inspiring, encouraging and engaging without relying on buzzwords, false pep-talk and sounding fake. You are unique sir and I am very happy that I found your channel by watching your video about taking a cold shower for 30 days - that was when I realized that damn, this guy is up to something. You just gained yourself a new subscriber - I am almost through all of your videos - and a regular podcast listener. Thank you for inspiring me! A guy from Hungary.

Utterly profound, thank you so much for continuing to spread such a positive and meaningful message it's really appreciated

Love you Matt. You're truly an inspiration. You have inspired me a lot. You even inspired me to start my own channel. God bless you!

People always miss what minimalism IS and is NOT. Intentionality is much more the point than not having things. Excellent content as always. 👍🏻

Wow! I promise your videos are literally changing my life. I was overwhelmed by Stuff and since your channel I've been able to cut out a lot of unnecessary shi......crap both physically and mentally. Thankyou for shining a new though provoking light throughout your channel. "if you don't prioritize our lives, someone else will."

Thank you Matt. Ever since I discovered your channel I have fell in love with your content and not only do I enjoy watching your videos but I have learned so much from watching them. It matches a lot of my interests and personality, and I feel like its actually changed me the past few months. Keep it up man!

His book is one of the most valuable books I have read in a long time. I am a perfectionist in rehab and definitely need learn to say no more out loud and to prioritize

I REALLY LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!! Big fan of that guy! I hope you'll interview Charles Duhigg too! His book is so A-M-AZING!

I’m always left truly edified by your content, be it in a video or a podcast. Thanks so much for taking time to have these conversations with people, face to face. And thank you even more for letting us be a fly on the wall while you do it!

I unknowingly lost my way for a bit, this video made me realize that. Thank you for making me aware and the amazing work you put out to this world

Incredible video as always 🔥🔥🔥🔥

I do this very often in college, I feel lazy when I say no, but I like having time for my own school work, I hate getting distracted on useless activities and organizations.

The hard work and amount of effort u put into making your videos shows in their constantly improving quality and the great content you create , which is much appreciated . Thank you , Matt , for making videos that make me get up of bed at times when I have no energy to even move ...the subjects discussed are so interesting. Thank you !!

Thanks Matt M'Avella, it's at the right time that I watched your video. the part where your guest talked about the fact that we are saying "No" often, but not directly. And when not prioritizing our life, we are saying "No" to the esential things, it's just eyes opener for me. Thanks again.

I was just reading Essentialism! What a treat.

Why didn't I find Matt earlier in my life ?? Thank you !!

Just discovered your channel. I’ve been peeling back layers of stuff and busy-ness for years , but always felt like I was going against the rest of the world. Thank you for being a voice of clarity to all who choose to change our perspective and our path.

I can't tell you how much your channel has changed my life over the past week. It's helped me physically and psychologically consider the space I'm in and what I can do to make it what I need. Thank you Matt, and keep up the inspiring work.

Love your videos. So great

The thing is, most of us know to focus on things that are important to us in our lives. What we don't know is how to get out of that 9 to 5 Schedule that gets us to the point of being stressed out. Most people stay in that cycle, because that provides a stable income. Entrepreneurship may be the answer, but is also a lot more risky.

What a great topic and great video. I needed this reminder. When he described being in the hospital with the birth of his child and being distracted by work I sadly couldn't have related more...that part got me. He's so on point, someone will always prioritize your time if you let them.

Very much needed this! I've been saying no to a lot of important things by saying yes to so many frivolous things. Thank you for this video!

"Sometimes we say yes before we think it through"

Wow! So inspiring Matt!

From I training at work last year: "it's not about saying no to others, it's about saying yes to myself". Great video!

Thank you, Matt, for making quality content that is both insightful and well executed. I've been a subscriber for a year now and I appreciate the challenge in mindfulness and intentionality that your videos provide, its something I look forward to every week🙏🏼

#1 Stop watching KZfaq #2 Sell phone/ipad/computer #3 Exercise #4 Study something new #5 Connect with human beings

"Busyness has become a badge of honor" omg In my country our badge of honor is suffering. If it doesn't hurt, you are not working enough.

Matt I think you are doing something incredible with this channel. Ive never come across content that consistently impacts my life. This video literally changed my emotional state. I am in awe of not only your talent but also of your heart. We are blessed that you decide to share the things you’ve learned with us and I am truly thankful. You have done and will do incredible things Matt D’Avella!!! I can’t wait to see where this journey takes you (and me by proxy)!

I discovered your KZfaq channel a few months and it changed my life completely. From budgeting to realizing sometimes less is better. I found myself wanting to explore and do more things outside of my hobbies, I’m more optimistic and most of all. I feel better about myself!

4:35. This is where I slightly disagree. I think what’s changed has been the rise in power of Silicon Valley. They showed to the rest of the world that it is possible to make people work 70-80 hours per week and people are actually willing to do so in the name of productivity and professional value. Now that Big Tech has achieved this and literally has thousands of people working their lives away, the rest of the private sector has been copying this mentality and mindset and implementing it onto their workers. I’ve been passively looking at jobs posted on sites such as Indeed and GlassDoor, and I can’t tell you how many listings (even in the Midwest!) have a stipulation somewhere on the post or the application itself stating that overtime can and will be required on a regular basis. I would also factor in cost of living - many people now have to work multiple low-paying jobs just to make ends meet.

2:18 "If you don't prioritize your life somebody will."

I Have never connected so well to a video before it’s like they are telling me exactly what my problem has been in school and my social life for the past 2 years. I have never thought of it like that, I need to learn to prioritize and say no to things that have no value in my life. Thanks!

Just wanted to say that you are f****** amazing man, I am watching wayyy to many of your videos, and you are literally saving my life right now, so I hope to one day I can say “thank you”, but only once I start to live life completely like I truly want to. There’s a long way ahead and I am scared af, but I don’t think I can stop now.

you motivate me every time😍😊

Could you make a video on how you actually paid off all your debt? I’m not planning on going into debt I’m only 15, but I’m sure it would help some people

One of the most practical channels that I have come across. Thank you for putting it on YT.

Just discovered your channel. I liked the videos I watched before, but man, this one is gold! Great work, bro. Keep it up, this kind of content makes us all rethink about how we're running our lifes and that's HUGE... Thank you!

I want to read that book.🤨

You're definitely the best creator on KZfaq currently. Would be fun for your next 30 day challenge to combine a couple! Let's see if you combine 5 of these challenges if you'll become super human!

I really doubt you'll see this, but thank you Matt! Your videos are always a refreshing reminder to keep my mental health and life goals a priority. I've been actively limiting my social media use and really getting the important things in life done.

This is incredible! Thank you for this! The value in this message is so great. Everyone needs to see this.