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Paolo Garde
Australia
Приєднався 8 чер 2006
Hi, I'm Paolo. I like talking about digital minimalism, barefoot shoes, and self-improvement.
Things I am into -- and will likely be talking about:
- Barefoot shoes
- Simple / minimalist living
- Budget / minimal tech
- Living as a Filipino in Sydney
- Working in tech startups
Buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/pgblanks
S E T U P
- Desk setup: kit.co/pgblanks/what-s-on-my-desk
- TubeBuddy for analytics: www.tubebuddy.com/pgblanks
- Camera: Lumix G7 amzn.to/2VfvOaV or Nokia G60
- Tripod: Neewer Portable 56 inches: amzn.to/2Zxv67h
- Mic: Rode Videomicro: amzn.to/3yLt02K
- Editing Software: Filmora 11
- Thumbnails: Canva partner.canva.com/c/2615402/647168/10068
Things I am into -- and will likely be talking about:
- Barefoot shoes
- Simple / minimalist living
- Budget / minimal tech
- Living as a Filipino in Sydney
- Working in tech startups
Buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/pgblanks
S E T U P
- Desk setup: kit.co/pgblanks/what-s-on-my-desk
- TubeBuddy for analytics: www.tubebuddy.com/pgblanks
- Camera: Lumix G7 amzn.to/2VfvOaV or Nokia G60
- Tripod: Neewer Portable 56 inches: amzn.to/2Zxv67h
- Mic: Rode Videomicro: amzn.to/3yLt02K
- Editing Software: Filmora 11
- Thumbnails: Canva partner.canva.com/c/2615402/647168/10068
I waste 15 minutes on this every morning (you should, too)
I have been brewing my own coffee at home for almost 10 years now. Every morning I do it without fail, it takes me around 15 minutes to do it from start to finish, and it's a fantastic use of time. You should try it, too!
Follow my coffee Instagram: paololearnscoffee
Links to the stuff I showed
- A good hand grinder I recommend you start with: amzn.to/49IH1Cs
- The grinder I actually use: www.variabrewing.com/products/varia-vs3-grinder?srsltid=AfmBOoofW5ev0ffd793BeTnORagajvTG_lkIPsjhGVbmDsIy6_YSnHEg
- Pourover brewer: amzn.to/49MmCN0
- Scale: amzn.to/49MmCN0
- Kettle (not exact, but close): amzn.to/4fHdydP
- Server: amzn.to/4fq4klO
#coffee #pourover #barista
Follow my coffee Instagram: paololearnscoffee
Links to the stuff I showed
- A good hand grinder I recommend you start with: amzn.to/49IH1Cs
- The grinder I actually use: www.variabrewing.com/products/varia-vs3-grinder?srsltid=AfmBOoofW5ev0ffd793BeTnORagajvTG_lkIPsjhGVbmDsIy6_YSnHEg
- Pourover brewer: amzn.to/49MmCN0
- Scale: amzn.to/49MmCN0
- Kettle (not exact, but close): amzn.to/4fHdydP
- Server: amzn.to/4fq4klO
#coffee #pourover #barista
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The Ultrahuman Ring AIR seems to have exploded in popularity over the past year or so, with one of it's main selling points its lack of subscription fees compared to its main competitor, Oura. In theory it's great, in practice, not so much. This is 3 months with the Ultrahuman Ring AIR. If you're still interested in this product after this review (I do think that their customer support is their...
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Here are a few things I've owned and still regularly use that are now over 10 years old. People on UA-cam always talk about what's new, but rarely do people talk about what's old, so I wanted to change that! Some links to buy (may not be exact matches, but may come close?): - Watch: amzn.to/4dkLDyR - Jacket (not exact match): amzn.to/3MZn4gm - Bottle (not exact match): amzn.to/3BkGtFU - Brewer:...
It's hard being a "minimalist" creator on YouTube
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I've been in and out of the minimalism niche ever since I started on UA-cam, and I think I've learned a few things that I wanted to share #Minimalism #youtuber #contentcreator
using a qwerty phone in 2024 (for digital minimalism)
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I've been using the Unihertz Titan Pocket one of the 'latest' qwerty phones you can buy (it's a phone from 2021) for about a month now for digital minimalism purposes, and here's been my experience so far. Link to the phone here but I recommend you buy used if you're really interested: amzn.to/3yxqfZa #digitalminimalism #unihertz
So, you're a digital minimalist now
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So you're now a full-fleged digital minimalist. You've finally been able to reduce your screen time to a manageable amount, but now you might be sitting here wondering: Now what? Let's talk about this in this video! #digitalminimalism #minimalism #dumbphones
I decentralized my smartphone (for digital minimalism)
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I tried to reduce my smartphone screen time by incorporating other tech and tools into my daily arsenal. Let's see if it works. The stuff I used (only if still available) - Phone: amzn.to/3yxqfZa - Handheld game console: amzn.to/4fOxwEA - Ebook reader: amzn.to/4fRBjBa - Wallet: www.ebay.com.au/itm/305690465158?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=5fetxggitog&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widg...
My Minimalist Android Setup To Reduce Screentime
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This is my minimalist Android setup featuring a Google Pixel 7A as a tech worker, content creator, and wannabe digital minimalist. As someone whose main source of income is dependent on being online, it's been difficult to fully embrace a dumbphone setup. But this is how I've set up my phone for now to try and optimise for the essentials. The launcher I featured here: beforelabs.com/ #minimalis...
What Barefoot Shoe People Don't Want To Tell You
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Barefoot shoes are great, but there's more than one way to transition into barefoot shoes, and maybe they aren't for everyone. In this video I talk about some learnings I've had after 2 years into barefoot shoes. Shoes I mention in this vid: - Crocs: amzn.to/3Liufz9 - Crocs Mellow: amzn.to/3Y0RhCi - Crocs Echo: amzn.to/3xRPDZ7 #barefootshoes #minimalistshoes
Lems Boulder Waterproof: The Best Waterproof Barefoot Boots?
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This might be the ultimate leather, barefoot, waterproof all-rounder city boot. This is the Lems Boulder Waterproof Boot, and it's ALMOST perfect. In this video we check out the boots, see if it's good as advertised in terms fo waterproofing, and even take it on an easy hike. Get the Lems Boulder Boot Waterproof here: - US/ International: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=e8df0da8-a...
Feelgrounds Chelsea Boot Review: Barefoot Chelsea Boots?
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This is my review of Feelgrounds' Chelsea Boot. A barefoot boot that is vegan, water repellent, and super easy to slip on and off. They also remind me of Blundstones, one of my favourite looking boots. Check them out here: www.feelgrounds.com/products/chelsea-all-black?p=paologarde Watch my other video on the Feelgrounds Droptop Mesh here: ua-cam.com/video/EktOwHsDDB4/v-deo.html #barefootshoes ...
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Barefoot Shoe Endgame: Lems Primal Zen Suede (6 month review)
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Top 5 Tips on Transitioning to Barefoot Shoes, by ChatGPT
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Barefoot Water Shoes: Vivobarefoot Ultra III Bloom
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Microsoft Bluetooth Ergonomic Mouse Review: My New Favorite!
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I've started to not use Insta and Twitter on my phone, bc it was taking too much time from me....One thing, that I also realized from me and most people is that every second we consume soemthing on our phone, be it reels, music or other stuff. Our brains never has a minute to reflect and have a rest. This also helped me mentally aswell to reflect and think about my problems and not watch another dumb reel
Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age? Very worth it! (Then they have another for DS, it was ok)
With all the time I freed up, I went back to reading (a childhood love of mine) and my ability to focus on my studies increased, which means my grades also improved drastically! Yes, I still look at UA-cam or listen to UA-cam Music, but I do it a lot less than I did...maybe 1 hour a day watching something and listening to music in the background versus scrolling aimlessly while my fiancé is at work (which could be up to 7 hours or longer). I feel more creative and I feel more relaxed and less stressed. I even have time now to start learning yoga, which is something I have put off for a long time until now. I want to start 2025 feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, so I'm switching to a "dumb-phone" (a flip-phone to those who don't know) and I'm going to journal the process for myself to see any changes. I've really wanted to make the official switch to the flip-phone all year, and closing out 2024 with it purchased and arriving around when Spring semester starts at university feels oddly fitting. Thank you for these videos. They really helped me finally commit to what I had anxiously wanted to do all year, and I feel so much better for it.
@@meowsprouts Best of luck in 2025! I know you'll crush it.
@@PGBlanks thank you so much!!! < 3
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fun fact : android os is made for digital camera os at the first time .. and now ancient camera interface more decent and natural than os(android) that made for digital camera
hello from the philippines. good for you as a filipino you live in sydney. i live in manila and no barefoot option. have to import everything from the states. takes months to get to me.hope more and more people here will be more aware of barefoot shoes but it seems for now my family thinks im over reacting
@@blithebaby hello! meron daw po sa shopee pero yung mga less known brands
Link to buy, if you're curious amzn.to/49YFeJU
Jap day on date Shove that up your ass
This has English days too, I just bought it from a discount chain in Japan 😊
I am from indian can i order from that website which you have mentioned in pin comment is it trustable??
they're pretty reputable and trustworthy. as long as the shipping costs aren't too crazy, I think they should be fine!
We're all fashion victims, whether it's shoes or cars we tend to use the things that simply suck just because that's the way they make them and advertise them.
You still have many superfluous electronics in your arsenal such as the video game system and MP3 player. You will never truly be free from electronic addiction until you begin to cultivate more discipline in your life and this can only happen through self-denial. It is all right to be bored and it is all right to not have constant stimulation.
Thanks for doing this review for us, awesome phone!
Started using a v60 earlier this year and I’m so spoiled on coffee now, I love the super light roasts with very berry forward notes. I only really use it on the weekends usually because I don’t get enough time in the mornings on work days though. But it still gives me something to look forwards to on my days off.
We have similar tastes! I've loved Ethiopian natural coffees for those notes
I liked it when i used it. I hope they will make next titan.
Yeah it badly needs a hardware update (and hopefully longer software support next time!)
This phone is terrible. I'm going to buy it right away!
Playing sports is great.. watching sports is THE biggest waste of your life
Use Niagara Launcher. Far, FAR superior.
I switched to it and I love it. Also I'm more productive now. Thanks
So glad you *still* do this. Can confirm, taking time to make coffee first thing has done wonders for me.
KMC pantry memz!!
@ Memories...hrhrhr
Just ditch social media. Job done.
I'm also a V60 guy. Love the clarity and sweetness that brewer achieves. I agree with your minimalist approach. For a long time I would watch reviews of new pour over brewers and think that I should buy a new one. But I've resisted the temptation. The only other pour over brewer I've got is the Orea Big Boy so I can make coffee for 4 or 5 people. I did however succumb to the draw of getting an espresso machine. I don't use it as often but it is a nice addition to the coffee bar.
Quiet and comforting, just like anything about coffee ahould be. Great video!
Thank you!
I loved your tips!!
My preferred methods are Aeropress for single servings and Chemex for a bigger pot to share. Loved the video
I am smashing my phone on Jan 1st. Gonna replace it with a flip phone I got at Walmart a while back. It's time to escape this digital world I've been trapped in since 2011.
If you don't know what to do without your phone, you're not using your God given talents.
This is a solid setup. I started using Astirna New Tab for my browsing and it really helps with productivity. It could complement your minimalist approach nicely.
I love your approach to reducing screentime. I found that adding the Astirna New Tab extension helped me focus better by organizing my start page. Worth checking out.
Great video. I appreciate how you balance work and minimalism. I recently started using the Astirna New Tab extension, and it's been a game changer for managing my tasks efficiently.
Your video was very helpful. Thank you.
This is great inspiration for reducing screen time. I found that using the Astirna New Tab extension has also helped me stay focused when browsing.
I just got a Titan Pocket about a month ago and so far i am really loving it. It's doing exactly what i needed. My life is still smart enough in the places where it is required but it's not perfectly built as a media consumption device so the smartphone addictive habits have been curved quite a bit. Of course it has some quirks but overall it's not a dealbreaker for me because they are small things. I routinely say "This is what owning a cell phone used to feel like" and i love that about it. For a smoother and more optimal shopping and social media experience, i'll use my iphone 14 pro randomly as needed via wifi (like if it was an ipad, as needed.
The only problem with coffee is that it tastes horrible
@@1vbAPiYk bad coffee tastes bad and good coffee tastes good 😉
black coffee is life
What I like about my Titan pocket is I can use Android voice recognition very well and I like it definitely
Blackberry would be really great if they had a voice recognition considering they don't I'm sorry I went to Android and it works very well for me on my Titan pocket also
I have the Titan pocket I use it for a business purposes on that note I can do everything that a regular phone can do except it being a little bit smaller yes I like it and it reminds me of the Blackberry I had previous this is actually a better phone than trying to use a BlackBerry
WHO is watching this on his phone ?
You should check out GrapheneOS for your Pixel phone. I've been using this to turn my Pixel into a kind of minimalist "dumb phone". And it is also has many great privacy and security features.
GET A TAMAGOTCHI ❤
I still suck at typing on phones man The size doesn't matter either, and honestly even those little keyboards I'm so slow and prone to error On a desktop keyboard I can fly though
No inside pockets
I remember when they were called Crackberries.
this video concept is super underrated. the amount of time that opens up after switching to digital minimalism can leave you questioning everything. what to do now, what is my purpose etc. i think that is the reason people fall back into old habits; to avoid the feelings that arise with those questions
That's a great idea and I like it but if you're like me and don't carry a bag with you everywhere than I highly recommend factory resetting your phone, doing the setup, installing your music player of choice, installing your bank/credit card app and that's it. My daily phone screen time is around 1 hour. Also I highly recommend bringing the Kindle with you, it will help you read more. Btw I own a Pixel 9 Pro XL, the photo quality is great and the instant cloud backup is too.
is this minimalism? kinda looks like maximilaism.
Can the keys be customised using the logitech options? Also , the keys are circular in shape compared to the conventional squarish. Does this make typing easier or what? Await your feedback. Tks