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Matt D'Avella Aww man- all I'll say is one thing - this is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC CONTENT, and mind you, I am honest when I say this, but listening to your podcasts on a daily basis has helped me become a better individual, and has kept me more motivated.
Matt D'Avella I have had a Instagram account it was growing and recently I was told something wise "if you let the numbers of likes and allowing people to validate you be apart of you then your doing it all wrong" meaning no need to ever post a pic of yourself. In my case my ego severely took a hit from there and now I have this feeling that in doing something right but it's so hard. Now in all I feel like I don't need instagram I just wanna spread the message I have without needing the numbers. Any advice would be much appreciated
Absolutely loving your content. And I find my self in that trap of always looking for the next goal/milestone rather than being content with what I have and even removing some distractions.
In my experience money can’t buy happiness. I bought a lot of fancy things throughout my life. A fast car, a nice watch, expensive clothes, phones and what not. It never made me any happier. I rather have all the money saved up in the bank and live a normal simple life. However what in fact made me happy where usually trips and traveling. And not having to count every penny on those trips is a nice thing. But other than that.... I’m done with spending money on stupid materialistic things...
Every time we buy something new, it's like taking another dose of our favorite drug to get high. Then it wears off and we need another dose. It never stops. Quitting such lifestyle and habit will be difficult.
My 100% polyester jacket is still going strong after 5 years of moderate use. I have another 100% nylon jacket that still looks new after 5 years of heavy use. Those material are very resistant to wear.
Haha as long as it works for you and you don’t care about changing fashion and what people say it’s good. Today we call it minimalism, it just used to be called contentment
The more I've practiced a minimalist perspective on life, the more I've realized how little I actually need. When I was younger, I was like everyone else. I wanted to live in a mansion, a giant house, a house on the beach, a castle, the bigger and grander the better. Now that I'm older, I find those things much less appealing. Even though my house is the size of a standard American home, I think it's too big. Why do I need a dedicated office? Wouldn't a desk in the corner work just as well? Why do we need a guest bed? Wouldn't a comfortable pull out sofa be just as fine? I have too many kitchen utensils and dishes. Too many mugs. Too many books- even for someone who absolutely loves books. I find that the more I have, the more I want to get rid of. Is there a word for that? Anyway, I just find that the more I have embraced the things I already have, the less unhappy I feel. I am satisfied with my 2 year old phone. I am satisfied with a computer that is just a little slow. I am satisfied with the things I have and I don't feel empty anymore.
@A Wolf that loves to howl it may not be true for you, but for many it is. How many out there take a loan to pay for a car they can't afford, or a new phone, or a bigger house, and spend all their time working to keep their things that don't really make them happy in the first place? It's keeping up with the Joneses, it's the Rat Race, it's very hard to give everything up. We identify with what we have, we make things become part of our identity, we become slaves to our own purchases.
I've felt the same for a while. A couple things have stuck out for me. 1. "Happiness isn't pleasure, it's peace."-Will Smith 2. Experiences are more valuable than temporary "happiness" from nonessential items.
Shun materialism, pay off your debt, live below your means and escape the rat race Then you can experience true freedom and really enjoy life and all the excitement it brings Great video Matt!
This obsession with getting people to "like" your life/style or getting "friends" is a very shallow/materialistic existence. Social media is an oxymoron.
For some reason this episode made me tear I feel like I found the answers, my meaning to life I feel like I found my true identity and purpose with what she said. An enormous thank you to Matt, I want to give everyone an enormous virtual hug.
Matt, going to be completely candid here. You have inspired and changed my life as a creative entrepreneur over this last year. It is because of incredible and thought provoking content like THIS! Thank you from myself and all the creators around the world who you continue to move, continue to inspire. You have such a fantastic way of simplifying and delivering your message (have you ever considered minimalism? :D haha). Truly! I have been creating more content myself and pushing my creativity as of recently; in my personal life and with my business. THANK YOU brother, and just keep being so authentically you! With love and friendship, Arsalan Monawar (Founder, Monawar Studios)
This video is straight to the point. Before watching this video I was deciding what to get rid of that is just taking up space. Since my whole view on life has shifted. It's an addiction that causes more harm than good in the long run. I used to be the person who wanted everything at a young age. Now I am older and see things for what they truly are. I see fancy things as money wasted that could be used for the essentials. Now I am focusing on honing my art skills. So I can do more traveling in the very near future.
Have you ever seen a dead's person Instagram? It turns really sad because all those fun times meant nothing in the end. You only see people responding about the good times. You leave everything behind, including your body. You go into the afterlife with just the same as how you got into this life: nothing.
Wow, holy shit. The woman who was speaking on your podcast was incredible. I could really feel that she truly believed what she was talking about - and I believe it too. I'll be tuning in to your podcast. Glad I found this channel.
I love seeing all the comments Matt likes because that tells me he actually reads them and takes the time to listen to the input from his audience. Keep up the great work Matt!
I've been feeling this for a couple of years now: I have enough things in my life. My basic needs are met. I would LIKE more money, but I do not require it. This will soon change when i'm moving out from my parents' home. I hope I can always say: I have enough, but I want to strive for greatness - not, in the things I own, but in my actions and accomplishments.
Matt, you are up to 3M subscribers! When I started to watch your videos, immediately I became interested about how can I improve my life, owning less? That was a great revelation and now I'm happier! Keep going on with what makes you feel better!
Have only recently subscribed but have been watching your videos for ages, I wouldn't classify myself as a minimalist but that's purely out of not wanting to be pigeonholed. UA-cam is the only 'social' media I have used for the past two weeks and not aimlessly scrolling through other people's rants and lives is quite a relief to be honest. Thanks Matt for the nudge.
I'm happy with my basic needs being met and blessed. Learn how to just Be, without gadgets. Everything else is just white noise. Be in a constant state if gratitude and more will come to be grateful for. That's my motto.
Love your videos and they have struck a chord with me. Today I have been decluttering the house, clothes dropped off at the charity shop, recycling and buying my new minimalist wardrobe. Feels great thank you so much.
That's why I switch to Instagram stories instead of posting photos. You can share stories without stressing whether you get enough likes. Honestly I never liked the "like" feature.
greentealatte especially since a lot of your followers just scroll over your pictures and doesn’t click like as if giving a simple like is soo valuable or something, but I noticed that people that constantly watch my stories don’t give me likes. It’s weird but I don’t care. I usually use the stories feature more
Same. I used to think stories were stupid, but I love them for this reason. You put your thing out and in 24 hours it's gone without all the "like race". I use stories almost exclusively: deleted my Facebook and I very rarely make regular posts on Instagram. Maybe if they actually roll out the "likeless" feature...
I realised after watching your inspiring videos that I too spend so much time on social media and I flick back and fourth from my home screens, searching for that never ending fulfilment. I think you loose sense with who you are. I’ve become so obsessed with aesthetic on Instagram that I refuse to wear certain colours and not keeping up with my persona. It’s utterly ridiculous to keep up to expectations. I didn’t want to be this person. I just want to be happy. Content. Lots of dogs around the house. Putting my mental health first! 😊
I get the point, I really do, I'm a minimalist myself, but the fact we get to think like this comes as a result of our process of growing up in a family with the basic needs covered. I can be happy with ease with very few, because I have a job and can get my fridge filled with food, but there's people who can't afford that. The fact that not everyone has the possibility or the chances to enjoy their life, kinda makes me sad, because I had the chance of growing up educated, warm and healthy, but many people didn't. Just thinking loud, sorry for wasting your time
The social media comparison in this video reminded me that I never seem to comment on a video unless I disagree with something or want to challenge a point that was made, so I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate these more short-form videos that you make. They're extremely well-edited and to the point and they're just fantastic life lessons that I can absorb before I've even brushed my teeth. Keep up the great work.
I have been very happy in 2 years now. I credibly happy and satisfied, the secret? I have become grateful for the things I have, the people I have in my life, I look at stuff in my apartment and I can see I am very well put together and I have everything I need to survive. I crave more and I will work for it, but I don't let what I don't have control my emotions. I am extremely grateful for my life, I am grateful for this channel and you teaching me these things, I don't need to read a book because I got UA-cam with all the information I need on it. This is a wonderful time to be alive, just look around you, we can instantly get access to everything we want within seconds, just take a moment to appreciate that every day, and I promise you your mood will change.
I think that our relationship with others is what really matters. Social media and buying stuff is a temporary fix to life time need. Wanting to feel love and to give love. I’m in a situation where I have lost a relationship with my girlfriend of two years. I would give anything to go back and put phone down and really just spend time with her and tell her how much she means to me without the distraction of social media and meaningless things. I’d give anything to have that relationship restored. I hope this helps someone.
I totally agree. I've been there with something called GAS - Gear Acquisition Syndrome. In my case it was photo gear. When watching photography vlogs and vids I had this "I need to buy a telephoto lens...I need to get this filter...I need get whatever-else" thought in the back of my head. And of course every new piece of gear was euphoric to get but after some time I got used to it and some pieces I don't even use. So I sat down rethought what photography genre I'm most into shooting and, for the time being I focused on limiting my gear only to bare essentials for the photos I do.
I think this is normal. I bought lots of gear over the years and resold everything that I wasn't actually using. It keeps you inspired without breaking the bank. For example, I switched from DSLR to mirrorless for no real reason other than being curios, and it completely changed how I shoot. Suddenly photography is fun again like when I started out. So, I'd say GAS is fine as long as you keep it in check. Keep trying out new gear, but only keep what works for you, not some random influencer.
First of all you cant compare money to stuff. And to say money does not buy happiness is mostly incorrect, if you are smart anyway. Money buys convenience, it buys time (you can pay for services that give you more free time), it buys choice (you can buy products that suit the task better), it buys experiences, it can buy peace of mind, and one of the most important things it can buy is financial freedom. Spend your money with someone you care about or on other people, your friends, family, charities, this also makes you feel happy. I am not saying that you need money to be happy, of course you don't, but the phrase 'Money does not buy happiness' is mostly a myth
Tou didnt dispute it tho,what one would get from your comment is that money buys means to happiness,but its never as simple as that.Money can buy some free time,but can also take away much more than it buys,businesses dont run themselves,careers are built on work and more work.Money comes with responsibility that transcends its owner.Your statement would be true if every rich person simply inherited their wealth,but thats not the case.Money merely rents hapiness,it can never buy it.
I have quit "social media" and there's no looking back. Life went on just fine before it. Less over-saturation of useless information is liberating. Declutter your mind, as you would your home.
This feeling has been in my mind since I was little. This video was the best way to express it. My parents raised me with less, even though we weren't badly off, and as an adult I now prefer to keep what I have streamlined, as buying more things (with the exception of plants) has never made me happy
it gives you a temporary high. you ll get so bored of that mercedes and want a new one very soon. hence it will make your life miserable. it wouldnt matter. you just dont see it deeper.
I would love to always find in the description the social media of the interviewed, so i (and the other viewers) can know more about this amazing people you interview! Loved your job!
1 Timothy 6:6-10 NLT [6] Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. [7] After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can't take anything with us when we leave it. [8] So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. [9] But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. [10] For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
Matt, Im thankful I came across your channel at this point of my life. Watching your videos about life, happiness, minimalism is therapeutic for me. Im going through a bad time in my life and I think I need to focus on something new and positive. I have always been a passive minimalist,if there is such a thing, but now I think I will be more into it. Thank you so much!
So good so good so goooooooddddd. I just found your channel and it made me take a step back and think about my habits and material items. The basic questions. Why, what, and how. I love how you mix the spiritual, mental and physical experience into a...minimalistic view and listen and create videos expressing your thoughts, feelings and ideas. Keep it up!
Thank you for the wonderful video. It made me realize how greedy I've become in life and how I've lost the sense of contentment. Now, I have to look at everything I have, not only in things but also my achievements, experiences, and all the non-material things. I know I have enough. I just have to look at them and see what their purposes are and how can I make them more than enough for me. We all have enough of everything, we just have to look deeply and be contented. Be happy.
I know it's hard to realize right now, but the best days of your life are the days when you don't have money. In the end it all works out. One day you're going to look back and realize the best days of your life is right now. So live right now, not later. Don't live life assuming money will make it better. Imagine if you have all the money to pay your bills, then what? Will you use that money for more bills? More things? More stuff? While it may seem like a good problem to have, you're going to be right back to where you start which is pursuing money, not your happiness.
@@Dan-di9jd I’m not someone who’s has plenty of money I don’t I live on a budget but I’ve been in a situation my own fault but it happens where I haven’t been able to afford to eat due to running out of money due to paying out on bills and it is not nice I tell you I’m not someone who has or likes a lot of stuff that’s not me I’m not materialistic but I would rather be able to get by than suffer that’s what I’m saying about it x
This is something we all struggle with, especially as creators, we always want more and more. Then when you get more it's hard to remember that moment when you had less. Success is always pushing for more but it is also remaining grateful, a tough balance, but one we must all try to practice.
I'm so glad I discovered your channel, man. Thank you for all your hard work on this content. It has vastly improved my well being as a freelancer and just as a human in general.
Great message Matt! Interesting enough, before I went on travel I looked into my closet to find that I had "nothing" to wear. I had clothes but, not ones that I wanted to bring with me. Minus the 2 pairs of shorts that I bought before my trip I borrowed a few tops and a pair of shoes from my a friend and my sister. Needless to say, this was so much better than buying an entire new wardrobe for when I'm done I'll give the stuff back and there are actually a few items that were gifted to me after these people realized they no longer wanted them in their lives. Anyway, thanks for another great video. You probably most likely don't need another comment but, thanks anyway.
"Think about this for a minute, at one point I was happy to get twelve likes for every photo, but now when I'm getting over four times that number, I'm not satisfied"- Matt D'Avella Matt, It's great that you opened up to the internet about this topic. A lot of people, like myself, struggle with this in some shape or form online. Please keep talking about important topics like this AND keep producing phenomenal content!
As a collector this can sometimes be hard to realize. I‘ve been collecting LEGO for years and own more than 500 sets. About 200 of these I actively appreciate. Since I‘ve discovered minimalism I have applied its principles to most areas of my life, just not my LEGO hobby, but I am trying to get more intentional about the new sets I buy and have started getting more sets out of storage so I can actually appreciate them.
I'm always aiming for improvement. Not because I'm not happy with who I am, but because I find purpose in improvement, and I strongly believe it would be arrogant to believe that who I am today is good enough for the rest of my life.
I like reading books, lending them out to my friends, reading the ones they suggest and discussing about them. It gives me immense joy and happiness. It is kind of similar to clothes. I like buying new clothes and being presentable all the time, when in office or with friends. It boosts my confidence. Why and how are these two scenarios different? If minimalism is about keeping what gives me joy, why I should not keep buying more clothes?
Honestly, watching all of these videos about minimalism on UA-cam is making me realize that I’ve been a minimalist for a while now without even realizing it.
Random, out-of-place comment, but I just thought I'd pop in to tell you I just watched your documentary and thoroughly enjoyed it! I am newly inspired to empty my closet. Spring cleaning in the fall!
Matt - love the message and this is exactly what I did last year as food entrepreneur .. Just stopped listening to VC hype and focussed on profit 1st . so that in turn led to doing less/minimalism.. within 6 months .. 2x profit and at a lower topline. Next step is to work on the soul of the business what Melyssa talks about ..so we are working on how we stop outsourcing to save money and instead spend a bit more to add more soul to creating the food we make. Keep up the awesome work you are doing .. would love to connect an talk further. Best, Arshad
Loved the insight. It may be anecdotal, but I can tell you first hand that more is not always (and often never) better. There are always diminishing returns regarding consumption.
Hi, Matt. As I said at the first video I saw on your channel, I'm from Brazil and I'm in love with the way you did them, the way you create them, the storytelling, it's amazing your work. I hope you're gonna continue your work improve each video you do.
Matthew! Your are doing such an incredible job with your videos. This content is so valuable, especially for young people navigating our world today, where omnipresent external sources of dopamine/fulfillment/self worth, etc. abound. Keep up the great work, sir. We all appreciate it very much.
i can speak on this. there was a time i could pretty much anything i wanted or needed and prices were never an issue but you still have to live in life and things just happen in life and not all is good so money and happiness are not on the same page. family issues health issues work issues are always there
I've really tried to buy less recently which is probably a smart move as a broke student who has more than enough. I don't find joy in strolling in fast fashion retailers anymore and that also lowered my expenses a lot! Would not call myself a minimalist yet but probably an aspiring one haha. Thank you for this great content Matt!
Was just thinking of this earlier. How I want to change jobs and thinking that if I did change I'm 100% sure that I'll be feeling the exact same feeling I have right now because that's our nature to always want or look for more. And then I think about all the things I have right now and kind of makes me realize that I have all those stuff that I need and that makes me happy. And it's not bad to aspire to be better but always be in the moment, appreciate the journey which I believe helps us to be happy in any situation we are in.
Hi Matt, Oprah talks about this "Ah-ha Moment"...a moment that suddenly makes your brain click. I just had that moment watching this video. So much truth in what you & Melyssa said & pin pointed on. Just wanted to say "Thanks". Whilst we (your UA-cam audience) may be the other side of the world, please know that a video at the right time can really help. I just had some real clarity on what was discussed. Cheers Matt! Amy - WALES, UK
You are really helping me change my life, my mindset, the way I see my goals and my even my marriage and the things I expect from my partner and life. THANK YOU!
I would appreciate a link in your description to your guest's page. Thanks for all of the videos and the effort you have taken to share your journey with all of us.
Just found out about your channel and I'm so excited. I've been listening to Ryan and Nick's podcast for a while so it's nice to find out about more people from that team and another perspective!
Good phrase "Itch for more" "You see all round you proofs of the inadequacy of material things-how joy, comfort, peace and consolation are not to be found in the transitory things of the world." ~ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Baha'i Faith
You are such a big role model to me in the Way that you in a humble fashion Put your finger on the problems alot of us have. I’m trying to live my life in a more mindful way......... it’s a life long project. Thanks
Finally watched your documentary as I have just started exploring the Minimalist lifestyle , great job it really opened my mind and changed the way I think
The funny thing is that it's easy to be a minimalist when you're not broke.But the irony is minimalism is actually very expensive because you need small amounts of stuff,but it has to be super high quality.I own 3 suits,where some of my friends own 12.However my suits are custom made by an independent tailor and while are not brand name are quite expensive.My friends' suits are cheaper one by one so they have 12
I just discovered this channel today. Subscribed and have been binge watching video after video. I am inspired by the videos. It’s helpful and entertaining and put together in a creative, unique way.
I think it doesn't matter the things we own, I used to own very little and I used to own a lot. My personality didn't change and the things around me don't define me, they are just things!I am sure if I were a billionaire or a homeless at the end of the day my attitude towards life doesn't change. I think it is just a matter of having a strong mind, if you have a strong mind in every situation you will find always the way to be happy and satisfied with your life and it will be easy because you just were born like that
Yes, having money is important. It is also important not to use money to buy your happiness. Just remember you're going to leave this earth with nothing. All that money in the bank will be left for someone else who might not use it for their own reason. Suppose you have children, grandchildren, or even a spouse who gets all that money. What if your child uses all your savings to buy a brand new car, then sell that car in 5 years. A life time of saving for nothing. Just enjoy your time on earth. If you must have money, be sure to meet your basic needs first. Then use the rest to buy what truly matters, not the pursuit of what you think will make you happy.
Amen to what you said in your chills vlog on your Friday chill just now. I heard you say that money does not buy happiness and you was putting that message out to all of us who may not have know. I would like to also share! I am now In me beautiful 40s and starting at 19 years old until I was 37 years old I was a vice president for mortgage broker and then the housing crash happen. But my point is starting at the age of 19 i never made no less than $80,000 and by the time I was 34 years old I had three bleeding ulcers I am now peacefully out in the country bought me 5 acres of land and a home and I have animals and a garden and one electric bill and one cell phone bill. I have a wood-burning stove for heat, I have no credit cards, I owe nobody money. Except for property taxes, homeowners insurance, cell phone bill and a electric bill. I am now the happiest and I am mentally healthier then I've ever been. So quote for today is f*** Keeping Up with the Kardashians and f*** keeping up with the Joneses! I just want to keep up with me! 😆😉😊😎
You're the best thing that's happened to me this years(on youtube) And i can't say enough thk you. Once i get my stuff in order i will support your patreon. Great job!
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You're a inspiration matt, keep up the good content! respect.
Matt D'Avella Aww man- all I'll say is one thing - this is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC CONTENT, and mind you, I am honest when I say this, but listening to your podcasts on a daily basis has helped me become a better individual, and has kept me more motivated.
Love your videos Matt.
Matt D'Avella I have had a Instagram account it was growing and recently I was told something wise "if you let the numbers of likes and allowing people to validate you be apart of you then your doing it all wrong" meaning no need to ever post a pic of yourself. In my case my ego severely took a hit from there and now I have this feeling that in doing something right but it's so hard. Now in all I feel like I don't need instagram I just wanna spread the message I have without needing the numbers. Any advice would be much appreciated
Absolutely loving your content. And I find my self in that trap of always looking for the next goal/milestone rather than being content with what I have and even removing some distractions.
In my experience money can’t buy happiness. I bought a lot of fancy things throughout my life. A fast car, a nice watch, expensive clothes, phones and what not. It never made me any happier. I rather have all the money saved up in the bank and live a normal simple life. However what in fact made me happy where usually trips and traveling. And not having to count every penny on those trips is a nice thing. But other than that.... I’m done with spending money on stupid materialistic things...
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Me too
Great comment, I agree because of similar experience
Real shit, money will be better spent on experiences rather than things
Every time we buy something new, it's like taking another dose of our favorite drug to get high. Then it wears off and we need another dose. It never stops. Quitting such lifestyle and habit will be difficult.
There is a phrase I really like: money isn't everything. Until you have none. Then it's everything
So true!
If money can give you a comfortable life, it is very important! It's extravagance that makes us unhappy in the long run.
Was that from kanye west?
Same as health
Like oxygen. Or sex
my favorite vietnamese pho restaurant owner has been wearing the same sweater for 10 years. that's some hardcore minimalism
yo where can i buy a sweater that's every day ten years good lmao
My 100% polyester jacket is still going strong after 5 years of moderate use. I have another 100% nylon jacket that still looks new after 5 years of heavy use. Those material are very resistant to wear.
Haha as long as it works for you and you don’t care about changing fashion and what people say it’s good. Today we call it minimalism, it just used to be called contentment
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That's not the same sweater , it's the hair off of the cat's that were processed that day .
Man I can’t get clothes to last more than three years and shoes 2 musta been made really well
The more I've practiced a minimalist perspective on life, the more I've realized how little I actually need. When I was younger, I was like everyone else. I wanted to live in a mansion, a giant house, a house on the beach, a castle, the bigger and grander the better. Now that I'm older, I find those things much less appealing. Even though my house is the size of a standard American home, I think it's too big. Why do I need a dedicated office? Wouldn't a desk in the corner work just as well? Why do we need a guest bed? Wouldn't a comfortable pull out sofa be just as fine? I have too many kitchen utensils and dishes. Too many mugs. Too many books- even for someone who absolutely loves books. I find that the more I have, the more I want to get rid of. Is there a word for that? Anyway, I just find that the more I have embraced the things I already have, the less unhappy I feel. I am satisfied with my 2 year old phone. I am satisfied with a computer that is just a little slow. I am satisfied with the things I have and I don't feel empty anymore.
Wow
"The things you own end up owning you"- Tyler Dirden.
Durden*
@A Wolf that loves to howl prove that
Love this
@A Wolf that loves to howl haha why is it BS? It's just the point of view you look at it.
@A Wolf that loves to howl it may not be true for you, but for many it is. How many out there take a loan to pay for a car they can't afford, or a new phone, or a bigger house, and spend all their time working to keep their things that don't really make them happy in the first place? It's keeping up with the Joneses, it's the Rat Race, it's very hard to give everything up. We identify with what we have, we make things become part of our identity, we become slaves to our own purchases.
yes, money doesn't buy happiness but it sure rents a lot of it!
abstractsbybrian people who say money doesn't buy happiness, have never been poor
@@jamiehoward6505 money after financial security is what this video is about.nobody is happy when they are faced with poverty.
"Having money isn't everything. Not having it is."
Jamie Howard I mean money will keep you alive but you need family and friends to always be happy not just money
It buys happiness money buys happiness
If you have your health, good friends, family and enough to meet your basic daily needs, you have all you need.
I've felt the same for a while. A couple things have stuck out for me.
1. "Happiness isn't pleasure, it's peace."-Will Smith
2. Experiences are more valuable than temporary "happiness" from nonessential items.
Happiness is slapping people, cause hurt feeling -Will Smith
Shun materialism, pay off your debt, live below your means and escape the rat race
Then you can experience true freedom and really enjoy life and all the excitement it brings
Great video Matt!
The rat race, that's what I desperately want to get out of now but don't know how :(
This obsession with getting people to "like" your life/style or getting "friends" is a very shallow/materialistic existence. Social media is an oxymoron.
Nothing in this world can bring you happiness except Love and Loyalty
Sooooo trueee
What a timely message for this generation. 👏🏽🙌🏽
Ok boomer
Im so sorry
@@DelRosariosIL what was the point?😐
For some reason this episode made me tear I feel like I found the answers, my meaning to life I feel like I found my true identity and purpose with what she said. An enormous thank you to Matt, I want to give everyone an enormous virtual hug.
Matt, going to be completely candid here. You have inspired and changed my life as a creative entrepreneur over this last year. It is because of incredible and thought provoking content like THIS! Thank you from myself and all the creators around the world who you continue to move, continue to inspire. You have such a fantastic way of simplifying and delivering your message (have you ever considered minimalism? :D haha). Truly! I have been creating more content myself and pushing my creativity as of recently; in my personal life and with my business. THANK YOU brother, and just keep being so authentically you! With love and friendship, Arsalan Monawar (Founder, Monawar Studios)
Buying stuff is great. But what's better is the journey. And the next best is being able to figure out things and coming up with solutions.
Damn man, I am loving these videos. Great style, editing, and storytelling.
Thanks, Ben! Really appreciate that.
This is the reason why I stopped going on instagram! Thank you for making this video!
Thanks for watching!
I quit instagram as well! :)
How is life without Instagram? I just completely got rid of it 1 week ago today 😊
@@inmeownworld Glad to know, I quitted Instagram a week ago. My depression is getting better as I no longer see their "perfect" lives. What about you?
Same
This video is straight to the point. Before watching this video I was deciding what to get rid of that is just taking up space. Since my whole view on life has shifted. It's an addiction that causes more harm than good in the long run. I used to be the person who wanted everything at a young age. Now I am older and see things for what they truly are. I see fancy things as money wasted that could be used for the essentials. Now I am focusing on honing my art skills. So I can do more traveling in the very near future.
When we exit this earth we don’t take anything with us so enjoy the moment not the money
true my brotha
Have you ever seen a dead's person Instagram? It turns really sad because all those fun times meant nothing in the end. You only see people responding about the good times. You leave everything behind, including your body. You go into the afterlife with just the same as how you got into this life: nothing.
Wow, holy shit. The woman who was speaking on your podcast was incredible. I could really feel that she truly believed what she was talking about - and I believe it too. I'll be tuning in to your podcast. Glad I found this channel.
I love seeing all the comments Matt likes because that tells me he actually reads them and takes the time to listen to the input from his audience. Keep up the great work Matt!
I've been feeling this for a couple of years now: I have enough things in my life. My basic needs are met. I would LIKE more money, but I do not require it.
This will soon change when i'm moving out from my parents' home. I hope I can always say: I have enough, but I want to strive for greatness - not, in the things I own, but in my actions and accomplishments.
Matt, you are up to 3M subscribers!
When I started to watch your videos, immediately I became interested about how can I improve my life, owning less?
That was a great revelation and now I'm happier!
Keep going on with what makes you feel better!
Have only recently subscribed but have been watching your videos for ages, I wouldn't classify myself as a minimalist but that's purely out of not wanting to be pigeonholed. UA-cam is the only 'social' media I have used for the past two weeks and not aimlessly scrolling through other people's rants and lives is quite a relief to be honest. Thanks Matt for the nudge.
I'm happy with my basic needs being met and blessed. Learn how to just Be, without gadgets. Everything else is just white noise. Be in a constant state if gratitude and more will come to be grateful for. That's my motto.
Love your videos and they have struck a chord with me. Today I have been decluttering the house, clothes dropped off at the charity shop, recycling and buying my new minimalist wardrobe. Feels great thank you so much.
You are a true Cinematographer & Video Editor Matt! The music, the editing, storytelling hats off!!!
We need to learn to be happy with what we have ⭐️✨
That's why I switch to Instagram stories instead of posting photos.
You can share stories without stressing whether you get enough likes.
Honestly I never liked the "like" feature.
greentealatte especially since a lot of your followers just scroll over your pictures and doesn’t click like as if giving a simple like is soo valuable or something, but I noticed that people that constantly watch my stories don’t give me likes. It’s weird but I don’t care. I usually use the stories feature more
Same. I used to think stories were stupid, but I love them for this reason. You put your thing out and in 24 hours it's gone without all the "like race". I use stories almost exclusively: deleted my Facebook and I very rarely make regular posts on Instagram. Maybe if they actually roll out the "likeless" feature...
Might be something I try out.
I thought i am the only one😂
I like the idea of never having enough. That's the motivation some people need to keep going even after meeting all their goals.
I realised after watching your inspiring videos that I too spend so much time on social media and I flick back and fourth from my home screens, searching for that never ending fulfilment. I think you loose sense with who you are. I’ve become so obsessed with aesthetic on Instagram that I refuse to wear certain colours and not keeping up with my persona. It’s utterly ridiculous to keep up to expectations. I didn’t want to be this person. I just want to be happy. Content. Lots of dogs around the house. Putting my mental health first! 😊
I get the point, I really do, I'm a minimalist myself, but the fact we get to think like this comes as a result of our process of growing up in a family with the basic needs covered. I can be happy with ease with very few, because I have a job and can get my fridge filled with food, but there's people who can't afford that. The fact that not everyone has the possibility or the chances to enjoy their life, kinda makes me sad, because I had the chance of growing up educated, warm and healthy, but many people didn't. Just thinking loud, sorry for wasting your time
That is a really great point and not something people discuss often enough 👏
gremlins 347 I appreciate the love
The social media comparison in this video reminded me that I never seem to comment on a video unless I disagree with something or want to challenge a point that was made, so I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate these more short-form videos that you make. They're extremely well-edited and to the point and they're just fantastic life lessons that I can absorb before I've even brushed my teeth. Keep up the great work.
I have been very happy in 2 years now. I credibly happy and satisfied, the secret?
I have become grateful for the things I have, the people I have in my life, I look at stuff in my apartment and I can see I am very well put together and I have everything I need to survive.
I crave more and I will work for it, but I don't let what I don't have control my emotions.
I am extremely grateful for my life, I am grateful for this channel and you teaching me these things, I don't need to read a book because I got UA-cam with all the information I need on it.
This is a wonderful time to be alive, just look around you, we can instantly get access to everything we want within seconds, just take a moment to appreciate that every day, and I promise you your mood will change.
I think that our relationship with others is what really matters. Social media and buying stuff is a temporary fix to life time need. Wanting to feel love and to give love. I’m in a situation where I have lost a relationship with my girlfriend of two years. I would give anything to go back and put phone down and really just spend time with her and tell her how much she means to me without the distraction of social media and meaningless things. I’d give anything to have that relationship restored. I hope this helps someone.
youre so right
I totally agree. I've been there with something called GAS - Gear Acquisition Syndrome. In my case it was photo gear. When watching photography vlogs and vids I had this "I need to buy a telephoto lens...I need to get this filter...I need get whatever-else" thought in the back of my head. And of course every new piece of gear was euphoric to get but after some time I got used to it and some pieces I don't even use. So I sat down rethought what photography genre I'm most into shooting and, for the time being I focused on limiting my gear only to bare essentials for the photos I do.
I think this is normal. I bought lots of gear over the years and resold everything that I wasn't actually using. It keeps you inspired without breaking the bank. For example, I switched from DSLR to mirrorless for no real reason other than being curios, and it completely changed how I shoot. Suddenly photography is fun again like when I started out. So, I'd say GAS is fine as long as you keep it in check. Keep trying out new gear, but only keep what works for you, not some random influencer.
The transparency and insight your channel brings forth is truly priceless. Took so much from this. Thank you!
First of all you cant compare money to stuff. And to say money does not buy happiness is mostly incorrect, if you are smart anyway. Money buys convenience, it buys time (you can pay for services that give you more free time), it buys choice (you can buy products that suit the task better), it buys experiences, it can buy peace of mind, and one of the most important things it can buy is financial freedom. Spend your money with someone you care about or on other people, your friends, family, charities, this also makes you feel happy. I am not saying that you need money to be happy, of course you don't, but the phrase 'Money does not buy happiness' is mostly a myth
Tou didnt dispute it tho,what one would get from your comment is that money buys means to happiness,but its never as simple as that.Money can buy some free time,but can also take away much more than it buys,businesses dont run themselves,careers are built on work and more work.Money comes with responsibility that transcends its owner.Your statement would be true if every rich person simply inherited their wealth,but thats not the case.Money merely rents hapiness,it can never buy it.
I have quit "social media" and there's no looking back. Life went on just fine before it. Less over-saturation of useless information is liberating. Declutter your mind, as you would your home.
This feeling has been in my mind since I was little. This video was the best way to express it. My parents raised me with less, even though we weren't badly off, and as an adult I now prefer to keep what I have streamlined, as buying more things (with the exception of plants) has never made me happy
I rarely comment on youtube videos but your videos really speaks volumes to me. Thank you so much for your being.
I agree with you so much, I get overwhelmed with how much stuff I have, but now I'm in a small apartment, and I love it!
Money doesn’t buy happiness but it’s more comfortable to cry in a Mercedes than on a bicycle.
Haha true.
It does buy happiness how do you think you're alive today?
it gives you a temporary high. you ll get so bored of that mercedes and want a new one very soon. hence it will make your life miserable. it wouldnt matter. you just dont see it deeper.
comfortability doesn't matter if u r gonna cry anyways
s j Then don’t cry
You are the best filmmaker on UA-cam, period.
I would love to always find in the description the social media of the interviewed, so i (and the other viewers) can know more about this amazing people you interview! Loved your job!
material things will not satisfy you only god will
1 Timothy 6:6-10 NLT
[6] Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. [7] After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can't take anything with us when we leave it. [8] So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. [9] But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. [10] For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
Matt, Im thankful I came across your channel at this point of my life. Watching your videos about life, happiness, minimalism is therapeutic for me. Im going through a bad time in my life and I think I need to focus on something new and positive. I have always been a passive minimalist,if there is such a thing, but now I think I will be more into it. Thank you so much!
So good so good so goooooooddddd. I just found your channel and it made me take a step back and think about my habits and material items. The basic questions. Why, what, and how. I love how you mix the spiritual, mental and physical experience into a...minimalistic view and listen and create videos expressing your thoughts, feelings and ideas. Keep it up!
Thank you for the wonderful video. It made me realize how greedy I've become in life and how I've lost the sense of contentment. Now, I have to look at everything I have, not only in things but also my achievements, experiences, and all the non-material things. I know I have enough. I just have to look at them and see what their purposes are and how can I make them more than enough for me. We all have enough of everything, we just have to look deeply and be contented. Be happy.
I would rather have money than be broke all the time there’s nothing worse than not being able to pay your bills x
I believe this is not about whether money is important or not. It’s about knowing when to stop wanting more when you already met your needs.
I know it's hard to realize right now, but the best days of your life are the days when you don't have money. In the end it all works out. One day you're going to look back and realize the best days of your life is right now. So live right now, not later. Don't live life assuming money will make it better. Imagine if you have all the money to pay your bills, then what? Will you use that money for more bills? More things? More stuff? While it may seem like a good problem to have, you're going to be right back to where you start which is pursuing money, not your happiness.
@@Dan-di9jd I’m not someone who’s has plenty of money I don’t I live on a budget but I’ve been in a situation my own fault but it happens where I haven’t been able to afford to eat due to running out of money due to paying out on bills and it is not nice I tell you I’m not someone who has or likes a lot of stuff that’s not me I’m not materialistic but I would rather be able to get by than suffer that’s what I’m saying about it x
This is something we all struggle with, especially as creators, we always want more and more. Then when you get more it's hard to remember that moment when you had less. Success is always pushing for more but it is also remaining grateful, a tough balance, but one we must all try to practice.
I'm so glad I discovered your channel, man. Thank you for all your hard work on this content. It has vastly improved my well being as a freelancer and just as a human in general.
Yup! Reason I quit Instagram and Facebook! So much better, so much less stress. Finally feeling free!
Great message Matt! Interesting enough, before I went on travel I looked into my closet to find that I had "nothing" to wear. I had clothes but, not ones that I wanted to bring with me. Minus the 2 pairs of shorts that I bought before my trip I borrowed a few tops and a pair of shoes from my a friend and my sister. Needless to say, this was so much better than buying an entire new wardrobe for when I'm done I'll give the stuff back and there are actually a few items that were gifted to me after these people realized they no longer wanted them in their lives. Anyway, thanks for another great video. You probably most likely don't need another comment but, thanks anyway.
"Think about this for a minute, at one point I was happy to get twelve likes for every photo, but now when I'm getting over four times that number, I'm not satisfied"- Matt D'Avella
Matt, It's great that you opened up to the internet about this topic. A lot of people, like myself, struggle with this in some shape or form online. Please keep talking about important topics like this AND keep producing phenomenal content!
As a collector this can sometimes be hard to realize.
I‘ve been collecting LEGO for years and own more than 500 sets. About 200 of these I actively appreciate. Since I‘ve discovered minimalism I have applied its principles to most areas of my life, just not my LEGO hobby, but I am trying to get more intentional about the new sets I buy and have started getting more sets out of storage so I can actually appreciate them.
got chills when she told us about her journey
"His parents are very supportive." LMAO
I'm always aiming for improvement. Not because I'm not happy with who I am, but because I find purpose in improvement, and I strongly believe it would be arrogant to believe that who I am today is good enough for the rest of my life.
love your content, inspirational. God bless you
André, could not agree more!
It’s called the ‘hedonic treadmill.’
People are extremely adaptive to their environment and circumstances (both positive and negative).
I like reading books, lending them out to my friends, reading the ones they suggest and discussing about them. It gives me immense joy and happiness. It is kind of similar to clothes. I like buying new clothes and being presentable all the time, when in office or with friends. It boosts my confidence. Why and how are these two scenarios different? If minimalism is about keeping what gives me joy, why I should not keep buying more clothes?
Dude I love your message on this channel. Consumer society has us chasing unnecessary materials as a substitute for inner happiness!
So true. Just reading Johann Hari’s “Lost Connections” about the causes of anxiety and depression and he makes the some of the same points.
Honestly, watching all of these videos about minimalism on UA-cam is making me realize that I’ve been a minimalist for a while now without even realizing it.
I’m a minimalist… I thought I was just broke
Your video on checklist, really helped me during this lockodown period on productivity. Thank you.
I discovered you via the Minimalists, and I've loved your videos ever since. Keep the great videos coming, Matt!
Help enough people get what they want...what you want will naturally come.
Amen.
Random, out-of-place comment, but I just thought I'd pop in to tell you I just watched your documentary and thoroughly enjoyed it! I am newly inspired to empty my closet. Spring cleaning in the fall!
I am so glad I'm an elder millennial. I cannot fathom constantly caring about "likes" on some stupid social media app.
Elderly not elder.
Matt - love the message and this is exactly what I did last year as food entrepreneur .. Just stopped listening to VC hype and focussed on profit 1st . so that in turn led to doing less/minimalism.. within 6 months .. 2x profit and at a lower topline. Next step is to work on the soul of the business what Melyssa talks about ..so we are working on how we stop outsourcing to save money and instead spend a bit more to add more soul to creating the food we make. Keep up the awesome work you are doing .. would love to connect an talk further. Best, Arshad
Loved the insight. It may be anecdotal, but I can tell you first hand that more is not always (and often never) better. There are always diminishing returns regarding consumption.
Hi, Matt. As I said at the first video I saw on your channel, I'm from Brazil and I'm in love with the way you did them, the way you create them, the storytelling, it's amazing your work. I hope you're gonna continue your work improve each video you do.
Matthew! Your are doing such an incredible job with your videos. This content is so valuable, especially for young people navigating our world today, where omnipresent external sources of dopamine/fulfillment/self worth, etc. abound. Keep up the great work, sir. We all appreciate it very much.
i can speak on this. there was a time i could pretty much anything i wanted or needed and prices were never an issue but you still have to live in life and things just happen in life and not all is good so money and happiness are not on the same page. family issues health issues work issues are always there
I've really tried to buy less recently which is probably a smart move as a broke student who has more than enough. I don't find joy in strolling in fast fashion retailers anymore and that also lowered my expenses a lot! Would not call myself a minimalist yet but probably an aspiring one haha. Thank you for this great content Matt!
Was just thinking of this earlier. How I want to change jobs and thinking that if I did change I'm 100% sure that I'll be feeling the exact same feeling I have right now because that's our nature to always want or look for more. And then I think about all the things I have right now and kind of makes me realize that I have all those stuff that I need and that makes me happy. And it's not bad to aspire to be better but always be in the moment, appreciate the journey which I believe helps us to be happy in any situation we are in.
This speaks to me. I was your IG example a while back: not satisfied with the amount of attention my posts got. Heavy stuff, man.
Discussions about topics like these are so refreshing
Hi Matt, Oprah talks about this "Ah-ha Moment"...a moment that suddenly makes your brain click. I just had that moment watching this video. So much truth in what you & Melyssa said & pin pointed on. Just wanted to say "Thanks". Whilst we (your UA-cam audience) may be the other side of the world, please know that a video at the right time can really help. I just had some real clarity on what was discussed. Cheers Matt! Amy - WALES, UK
this is just about progression. we feel happy with more because we feel we are progressing. That is it. but I get your point.
You are really helping me change my life, my mindset, the way I see my goals and my even my marriage and the things I expect from my partner and life. THANK YOU!
Matt you've helped me make so many positive changes in my life. Thank you!
When you approach life with love, more of it will come into your experience in various ways.
I would appreciate a link in your description to your guest's page. Thanks for all of the videos and the effort you have taken to share your journey with all of us.
Just found out about your channel and I'm so excited. I've been listening to Ryan and Nick's podcast for a while so it's nice to find out about more people from that team and another perspective!
Good phrase "Itch for more" "You see all round you proofs of the inadequacy of material things-how joy, comfort, peace and consolation are not to be found in the transitory things of the world." ~ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Baha'i Faith
You are such a big role model to me in the Way that you in a humble fashion Put your finger on the problems alot of us have. I’m trying to live my life in a more mindful way......... it’s a life long project.
Thanks
Finally watched your documentary as I have just started exploring the Minimalist lifestyle , great job it really opened my mind and changed the way I think
The funny thing is that it's easy to be a minimalist when you're not broke.But the irony is minimalism is actually very expensive because you need small amounts of stuff,but it has to be super high quality.I own 3 suits,where some of my friends own 12.However my suits are custom made by an independent tailor and while are not brand name are quite expensive.My friends' suits are cheaper one by one so they have 12
Most happiness comes from accomplishing goals and seeking them not from attaining items
I just discovered this channel today. Subscribed and have been binge watching video after video. I am inspired by the videos. It’s helpful and entertaining and put together in a creative, unique way.
I think it doesn't matter the things we own, I used to own very little and I used to own a lot. My personality didn't change and the things around me don't define me, they are just things!I am sure if I were a billionaire or a homeless at the end of the day my attitude towards life doesn't change. I think it is just a matter of having a strong mind, if you have a strong mind in every situation you will find always the way to be happy and satisfied with your life and it will be easy because you just were born like that
I like to have plenty of money in the bank, it makes me feel safe
Yeah, but don't empoverish your life in the pursuit of money or safety...
Maybe what he meant with “feel safe” was for emergency purposes.
Yes, having money is important. It is also important not to use money to buy your happiness. Just remember you're going to leave this earth with nothing. All that money in the bank will be left for someone else who might not use it for their own reason. Suppose you have children, grandchildren, or even a spouse who gets all that money. What if your child uses all your savings to buy a brand new car, then sell that car in 5 years. A life time of saving for nothing.
Just enjoy your time on earth. If you must have money, be sure to meet your basic needs first. Then use the rest to buy what truly matters, not the pursuit of what you think will make you happy.
How has your channel grown this much so far?? How have I not noticed this??? Love the video man!
Amen to what you said in your chills vlog on your Friday chill just now. I heard you say that money does not buy happiness and you was putting that message out to all of us who may not have know. I would like to also share! I am now In me beautiful 40s and starting at 19 years old until I was 37 years old I was a vice president for mortgage broker and then the housing crash happen. But my point is starting at the age of 19 i never made no less than $80,000 and by the time I was 34 years old I had three bleeding ulcers I am now peacefully out in the country bought me 5 acres of land and a home and I have animals and a garden and one electric bill and one cell phone bill. I have a wood-burning stove for heat, I have no credit cards, I owe nobody money. Except for property taxes, homeowners insurance, cell phone bill and a electric bill. I am now the happiest and I am mentally healthier then I've ever been. So quote for today is f*** Keeping Up with the Kardashians and f*** keeping up with the Joneses! I just want to keep up with me! 😆😉😊😎
You're the best thing that's happened to me this years(on youtube)
And i can't say enough thk you.
Once i get my stuff in order i will support your patreon.
Great job!
Its been a year yet refreshing. Thanks matt
I’m sharing this, you’re not preachy - just honest and I love it!