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You lose most if us after the first 10 minutes. You are just delegating cognitive load, both for posessions and for stuff that needs to be done. You have a wife or pay people to have the things a d the attention needed for running a household or taking care of each other.
I guess this works with Social Media Too: 1. Do I need Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Has it ever gave me something valuable? If I use it for business, how do I not get distracted by other things inside it? Ex: Short, Reels, ect... 2. Do I need Video Games? 3. Do I need To Watch Series/Anime/K-Dramas/Netflix&Chill? Has any of these ever gave me anything valuable? And for recovery/resting, do I really need these previous things? Or can I just take a nap, meditate, some sport, ect....
48yr old Aussie here. Have been living this lifestyle since I left home as a Young Adult. I purge every year doing what was detailed in this vid - every box, drawer, cupboard shelf & storage area and either Keep, Donate or Throw Out. Has kept me focused & productive for over 30+yrs at this point. Can recommend! 👌🏼🇦🇺😎
@@macchambers3013 Keep at it! It’s easy once you get on a roll & maintain the habit. It’s a lifestyle choice that goes against Society’s grain & influence.
We NEED a video on digital/information/knowledge minimalism please! How to mindfully consume information for increased productivity, problem solving and creativity. This one is the hardest challenge for knowledge workers and entrepreneurs.
@@maartenmidden1651- I don't have a phone or laptop. And that's not the issue. I hoard data/information. I collect knowledge. Books, articles, fiction and non-fiction, etc etc. Not to mention my own notes and writing projects. And on multiple platforms - in document files on my PC, Google Drive, Notion, OneNote, MilaNote, etc etc.
I'm a fan and love all your lessons on flow. But we need to acknowledge there is a lot of effort and restriction in non-possessing as well. "Create the flow so your life can grow" is my motto as an organizer. I help people downsize, declutter and organize their possessions to a manageable state. But one can't forget their home is also an extension of caring and community. Sharing your sense of safety, love, and comfort in your home through conversation, and cooking is best done in a home that is inviting. It's a balance one can strive for when designing their home with purpose. There is always maintenance or "reinventing" that we need to do as we age and our priorities change.
This is great. I needed this reminder. If you are struggling like me with negative "self talk" start listening to affirmations. It may be hard or seem silly at first but if you stick with it it can help. I think it could help with the cognitive load problem too. Maybe form an affirmation to kind of "clear the cache" of your mind, but to do it on auto cycle regularly out of habit. Remember- You are a burning energy. Use your fire, water, air, and the earth inside you to brew creative storms! Yes, sometimes storms destroy stuff, but you can aim that DESTRUCTION at shit that sucks in your life (that you can actually change, like negative self talk). Flow is magic and don't be afraid of that word no matter your background. That's just a word. You KNOW what I mean if you FEEL that burning inside you. Let it out! That's why we are here, right? Thanks for listening.
The Ancient Idea: Minimalism as a means of clearing physical/mental space so you can focus on what matters. My personal highlights: Learning to do the work for its own sake is called becoming "autotelic". Flow is a driver of minimalism, for the more space that which matters takes, the less space there is for other things. ✦ High performers throughout history share a common pattern of simplicity and discipline. 00:01 From Spartans to samurai to Mongols, the pattern of frugality and discipline has shaped the destinies of world's highest performers. This pattern has allowed them to achieve remarkable feats and success by prioritizing simplicity and dedicated pursuits. ✦ Peak performers embrace minimalism to focus on what matters most. 02:06 They intentionally promote what they value and remove distractions. This approach allows them to channel their energies and talents effectively. ✦ Neurological limitations impact cognitive load and brain performance. 05:56 Neurotransmitters like glutamate and Gaba facilitate the communication of chemical signals in the brain, but excessive neurotransmitter traffic can lead to performance decline. The brain's high energy demand, constituting about 20% of the body's energy consumption, creates a threshold for cognitive load, affecting functions such as learning, attention, and problem solving. ✦ Possessions consume our mental energy and attention 07:59 Each possession captures attention and contributes to cognitive load Different possessions require varying amounts of attention and cognitive capacity ✦ Minimalism leads to freedom and flow. 12:06 Possessions can overwhelm the mind, hindering creativity and problem-solving. Minimalism allows for reclaiming mental capacity and channeling it into tasks, leading to flow. ✦ Minimalism reduces friction and increases intrinsic motivation. 14:08 Minimalism removes the hassle, fuss, and stress caused by dealing with unnecessary possessions, leading to increased flow states and performance. Internal transformation driven by intrinsic motivation leads to a shift from extrinsic desires, resulting in a deeper sense of purpose and productivity. ✦ Minimalism drives flow and maximalism in performance 17:57 Minimalism reduces cognitive load and frees up mental capacity for flow Flow leads to becoming more autotelic, doing work for its own sake, and desiring less material possessions ✦ Aggressive minimalism prioritizes optimal performance and fulfillment of professional purpose. 19:39 Aggressive minimalism focuses on owning only what is essential for work and goals. Exemplified by Steve Jobs, aggressive minimalism leads to a minimalist aesthetic and a simplified lifestyle. ✦ Minimalism reduces cognitive load and promotes focus 23:07 Winston Churchill's minimalism showcased his complex personality and deliberate choice of possessions for inspiration Possession Purge helps eliminate cognitive load and encourages focus and productivity ✦ Rebalancing possessions and transitioning to tier 2 minimalism. 24:56 Conducting a possession Purge to keep only 15% of needed possessions. Setting aside a full day for The Possession Purge to make it efficient and impactful. ✦ Ask if each possession advances your professional pursuit. 28:17 Consider emotional associations and value of owned items. Filter possessions to reduce cognitive burden and optimize performance. ✦ Minimize possessions and conscious of cost of ownership 29:53 Create an algorithm to determine the worth of ownership in advance Consider the distinction between pleasure and enjoyment in acquiring possessions
No other people do this. Why do indians always have to state the country the comment is from?? Do you expect some kind of appreciation or pat on the back??😖
I've been following your videos for a while and I really like how your videos help building a more fulfilling life style in general. Not all of us want to be a high achieving entrepreneur or athlete. But a lot of your videos really helped me to understand and focus on the things that really matter to me, and entering flow state consistently helped me to feel enjoyment in my work again and see it as the passion that it used to be. And as you said, paradoxically abandoning the end goal of success, money, or whatever is what actually fulfills you and makes you successful. I wanted to say a huge thank you. Your information is very valuable and more people should see it.
The minimalist lifestyle is the direct opposite of a self reliant life style. It can only be lived in dense and well ordered societies, relying on other people to handle the things you don't excel in. The further away from society you go, the more you have to do for yourself requiring a broader spectrum of skills tools and materials. You will never find a minimalist farmer.
I don’t think it’s bs, I think minimalism can be applied individually. Minimalism could be having what is minimally necessary! Having as little as needed for you’re personal lifestyle
And that is one of the many reasons why farmers are poorer than the average city dweller. The city can be thought of as a macro flow dojo for its residents, aimed to allow its residents to ascend above the tension of arranging for daily necessities and actually focus on more productive work (at the expense of money). If you live in a city but have the lifestyle of a farmer, you are not exploiting the city environment for one of its strengths. An actual farmer gets the advantages of a pollution free, low stress life; but you won't even get that. That's why I believe Minimalism is the best way of life for busy city dwellers; but I also agree that you won't find minimalist farmers.
@@AkshatShahjade-f3j Farming is anything but "low stress". Absolutely everything wants to destroy your crops and when you do have a harvest, the market barters you down to damn near nothing. A lot of Farmers will destroy their own crops themselves in hopes that shortages will raise the prices for the next year.
I'm only 8 min in and I resonate with the message wholly. About a year ago, I decided that I wanted to get rid of everything I own. I had held on to things and collected them for decades thinking it was necessary to keep memories. I'm almost there and this journey has even caused my divorce after 37 years. My mind is so cluttered. I hope I can get into this flow.. now back to the vid
The right video at the right time. The amount of time and energy I waste digging through cords, cables, and dongles that I never use to find the one I need. It's such an unnecessary inefficiency--physically and psychically. Time for a purge. Thank you!
Totally agree. Attachment to possession is reason for unhappiness. Possessions are required only difference is that some are needs and some desires. Desires can be delayed or avoided.
I too have adhd but it took me many days to complete this video. Plus every time sit down to watch the vid, seems like he's repeating the same thing again and again and again... 😠 It's like one of those books that use filler content and repeat the same idea.
My philosophy has become “want your needs”. When you want your needs you get what you want and life becomes much more enjoyable. Take a breathe and you’ve succeeded in getting one of your needs. A drink another, any food is another. Any relationship and any creative expression become spring boards to get more of your needs, better quality in those needs, etc.
This is such a rock and a hard place situation for me. I’m a maker by hobby and by career as a design engineer. Having tons of random materials, products, and tools help the build process and inspire my innovation. However I totally resonate with the point of these objects bogging me down. I just don’t see a great solution for my life…
Very true. We sometimes need a little bit of junk around us to help brainstorm. And we need tools & materials to make stuff. A few times he mentioned that we do need things to do stuff. One thing I do sometimes and I need to do a lot of it again, is to high-grade my materials and tools. At least get rid of the worst 10-20% of materials. ALSO -- I think his focus was getting rid of the surplus luxury items in our lives and even the desires to have them -- not the tools of our trade.
This just gave me more insight on how I've been doing things and how I haven't been doing certain things. Thank you so much for breaking down minimalism and having that obsession with the process instead of possessions.
Very true. I used, up to just 3 months ago, to own lots of 'stuff'. I had a storage room full of it. I moved to another country and had to sell, give away, or even throw away all that crap... Guess what? I don't miss any of it, none. I feel more free not having all that crap to care for. I am very mindful to not reaccumulate it again. Only buying the strict essentials. Like a backpack broke I will replace it but that's it. Even books I favour Kindle ebooks now.
There is also a DIVINE FLOW state, the ultimate one, were everything just clicks for a long period of time, when even the universe is creating invisible steps for you in that moment.
Great presentation. Not everyone needs to do this. Some have it down pat. It is personal discernment. Not projecting upon others with ego what you think they need.
Spot on 🔥 I’ve stumbled upon this schema on accident by ordering the same outfits for the workweek (cuts out valuable minutes per day that compound over years). Great video 🙌
that's some good shit. i didn't see a scam, or have to pay for the real answer or anything. you just told me everything. that's great! and so refreshing.
I deeefinitely have way too much. I have been purging slowly over time this summer and giving to Goodwill. I think once you organize things and get rid of trash, broken, replicate things.. you can increase flow 200%… by no means can I own less than 100 things. Being an artist I have an attachment to too much stuff, but organized and out of sight out of mind achieves almost the same flow results.
this explains why we live in a throw away society and there is so much still good stuff thrown out on the curb. all this stuff is my flow state......and it cost nothing......no need to work the ass off to afford things someone else just throws away so they can theoretically get into the flow state they could already be in if they didn't buy the things they don't need in the first place. For some surrounding ones self with the things they love IS the flow state.
I started watching u day before yesterday and Ur video's made my mind to think so much, made me to practice getting into flow. I Loved ur video's so much. I 'm a student in 12th grade and my exams are around but watching ur video's made my output increase exponentially. THANKU SO MUCH ♥
Very useful thought process. I like it a lot. However, having junk around us helps with the generation of brainstorms and synthesis of ideas. So maybe there is a balance.
It's important to recognize and own one's own actions. However, attempting to constrain myself from making mistakes and right my wrongs often dilutes the reality that many of my actions felt wrong because others added their perspective and changed the outcome of events I set in motion to suit their own. Productivity can be antithetical to self-control and self-improvement.
This is brilliant. In Islam this is called zuhud or zuhd. I've been practicing this for 27 years and I have made learning, life changing books and professionalism my entertainment. I've never had a TV for 25 years or played games or watch a film unless it's on a plane
No other people do this. Why do indians always have to state the country the comment is from?? Do you expect some kind of appreciation or pat on the back??😖
Can confirm. For a while I lived out of a backpack and a suitcase. Even when I had my apartment I had a suitcase, backpack, just enough dishes for myself and a guest or two, computer desk, chair, PC, and a TV. I slept on a pad on the floor (with covers). I kept maybe 3 towels on hand. Never more than a week or two of food in the kitchen. All back in 2006-2009 I still have very little in the way of physical possessions. But I have a lot of digital 'junk' (photos, documents, etc) I suppose, on my current PC. I feel like this might be a contributing factor to my feeling burnt out and with little creativity. I might just need to purge back down to the essentials there as well.
My office was robbed last night. Needless to say, I was not productive. We found the thieves and took back our equipment. It wasn’t a win, but it felt like one.
As a software engineer, I sometimes have to take a quick nap to reset my brain. Having inattentive ADD makes it easier to get into hyper focus but the downside is being angered when the flow is interrupted. Also as a tech person, I don’t really invest a lot of money in technology unless I know it will improve my life in some way. Such as my 34 inch curved display. I have a midrange phone and an iPad that is at least 8 years old. They still work and they serve their purpose.
Productivity is overrated. When you reach the point in life where your investments can afford you the necessities of life, relax. I live off what most people in the US consider below poverty, and I have housing, food, and clothing. I also have a number of simple possessions I have time to now enjoy. I live in a small city, with lots of things to do relatively inexpensively. Think about how much you actually need to get the necessities and a bit of luxury, then set your life up to achieve that from investing, and then you can retire early and enjoy your life.
Does anyone else have a problem with Miyamoto Musashi as an example of how to live? He may be seen as a philosopher now, but when you Zoom out and consider the big picture, Musashi was a warrior who killed his “enemies” for a living. As the legend goes, he went around from place to place actually searching out other men who dared to consider themselves masters simply to challenge them. His defeat of these men, who didn’t seek him out but of course took up his challenge because like attracts like (in other words, it takes two to tango or it ain’t a Tango…how about using this…It takes two to tangle or it ain’t a tangle…) and his sole purpose, as the story goes, was to defeat these masters and declare himself the master of masters. Does anyone else see this as the ultimate ego exercise? Then, after he’s defeated everyone he can think of in his known world, he finds a cold, lonely cave and spends his final years there, writing about the things he gleaned from his warrior days. This goes against what we know to be the components of a life well lived…if you fight all your life and choose to remain separate from any form of loving relationship (this part isn’t touched upon in the stories but he didn’t live in the cave surrounded by family and friends) what else do you know…and what else can you teach but fighting, separation…the art of the sword…that clearly isn’t conducive to life. The sword may represent protection from death, but, in real life, a sword wasn’t thought of and designed for protection. It was forged in fire, tempered so it cut flesh in the most efficient manner possible, so the swordsman could conserve his energy for further killing. Yes, we come into this world as an individual and we leave this world as an individual. It is the human condition, but I invite you to consider that there are so many arts that aren’t forged in fire and steel in which you may become truly proficient. Additionally, consider where Musashi learned about who is his enemy…from a feudal overlord who dictated his every thought from the time he could think. He, too, was forged in fire and tempered by steel. He was, and still represents, the sword. Those who believe in enemies will always find them…Musashi exemplifies this. If we idolize this man as a teacher to emulate, it’s no wonder we have such a love affair with war…we are so deeply in love with our own reflections on it.
Excellence is excellence no matter the field. And quite frankly, you sound like the weakness which is eroding the western world. As soon as one party takes violence off the table, they've lost. Warriors, fighters, men, they accept and embrace their capacity for violence and develop it, so that when it is needed, they can draw on it immediately. It was a different time, a different world, but yet in our "modern world" we still go back to history for fundamental lessons and truths. He was a warrior, a fighter, a master, duelling was how he survived in life, what should he have done, let someone else kill him instead just "cause viowence is wong"? Win enough, you get a reputation, and every cocky idiot trying to make a name for themselves will come and challenge you, and you'll be cutting down youth like chaff. Seek out the best, become the best, have such a fearsome reputation that only the best will even consider challenging you, and you're saving lives. It was a simpler time, a more brutal time. But also, a cleaner time. Mushashi isn't glorified because of his profession, Mushashi is glorified for his excellence, his wisdom, his lessons and truths which stand to this day.
@@JustAGuyWithThoughts Thank you for your comment. Interesting, as I have a background in martial arts as well as enjoy the concepts from Eastern religion much more than Western traditions. If you wish to imagine yourself as a warrior from feudal times, bowing to an overlord, fill your boots. Live like a warrior - die like one - it's your choice. When someone writes something and his background is lauded as being THE way to live, I question it, like I question everything. THAT is how I express my warrior attitude now and subordinate my ego to my higher wisdom at this stage in my life. Challenge me if you will...I won't engage you in battle because it's my choice.
@@JustAGuyWithThoughts have you ever considered that the ‘weakness eroding the west’ is the desire to win at all costs, the desire for constant growth and being the Best or the Greatest. Perhaps a Lamarckism view, rather than the Darwinist view you seem to be ideologically invested in, would be better values for society as a global whole?
A famous quote that I have heard about discipline, which I could relate here with minimalism is: "Discipline gives you the freedom to do anything you want!" So if you think, that if you are disciplined, and you won't be able to do a lot of thing, you are wrong.
When they asked 11 years ago Peter Sagan what he would recommend to new riders, to read bike. He said dont do it as a work, do it for fun. He is enjoying it, he does it for fun. Maybe therefore he has the flow.
Diary of The DarkStar 1 My earliest memory of being different happened because of the discusions being had between my mother and the first of many MDs a neurologist who in no simple terms told her that I would never be able to write/read, who told her that my thinking would be greatly impaired, and while it is true that i present with a cystic mass about the size of a closed fist i have never let THAT come between me and getting this MBA finished, so i can go to bigger places, i need to show the community of MDs what a person with different abilities can do and my plan to SHOW not TELL is to become a PhD and speak on equal terms with my academic peers, advancing treatment options for those with spasticity related conditions i am DarkStar The Humble Master in Training shining for those who ARE different, and the care teams responsible for keeping this sensitive human machinery going strong
You're telling me to have less possessions but i still have a whole shelf just waiting for the next book sale 😂 I'm just nitpicking 😘 I housekeep for a living. The very first thing i try to tell my clients is to declutter and get rid of things Maybe 3/10 of them actually do... However, the ones who do always seem much more comfortable and happy in their homes
Rian, thanks for sharing your amazing content and wisdom. While I don’t know if you have children, or looked into their particular challenges, please, mind if I ask you about your opinion on how to develop flow and minimalist in kids? The new generations are exposed to massive materialism, consumerism and digital dopamine hits-even with at home “toilet” or rules- unless someone is reclusive somewhere in the world, that is just a reality for many children. Thank you!
Is Rian working for Klaus Schwab? Are we ready to embrace the "you will own nothing and you will be happy" paradigm? This is the most fancy and slickly produced video on YT now.
Please don't compare Spartan Warriors to modern billionaires. We didn't earn what we gained by trampling on the dreams of our people. Compare them to Xerxes, for they, like him, impoverish others to achieve their ends.
You're missing the part of "autotellic" that you need. Are you doing the work for the work? Because the work wants you to do it? That's still extrinsic. That's still second-hand values.
Rian, help me. After the first 2-3 hour work block of the day. I am mentally exhausted, even changing places doesn't help much. What should I do to improve the work hours.
I know I’m late but Bruce Lee has a quote that supports this: i fear not the man who knows 10000 kicks but rather the man who has practiced 1 kick 10000 times
I am thinking about renting an apartment and keep it to just the bare minimum. At the same time keep the house I own with my family with all the stuff and cuddler that has been collected. When I need to focus and work, doing that from the apartment or office space. What do you think?
This ancient idea will solve your modern problems. Download this hidden philosophy's checklist here: www.flowstate.com/minimalism to achieve peak performance.
And remember to subscribe to support the channel!
Sad ive been havign troubles with procrastination. I burnout, active recovery feels like its also hard work
You got any tips to succeed for someone who is in the base of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs
You lose most if us after the first 10 minutes. You are just delegating cognitive load, both for posessions and for stuff that needs to be done. You have a wife or pay people to have the things a d the attention needed for running a household or taking care of each other.
Rian is one of the few people I have to watch on normal speed. So much concentrated wisdom. Thank you!
Exactly...💯...next comes Andrew Huberman
Same 😅lol I thought I was the only one ☺️
@@aniviamidd- Nah, fam.
Yea.. Me too
I watch on 0.25x 😌
I guess this works with Social Media Too:
1. Do I need Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.
Has it ever gave me something valuable?
If I use it for business, how do I not get distracted by other things inside it? Ex: Short, Reels, ect...
2. Do I need Video Games?
3. Do I need To Watch Series/Anime/K-Dramas/Netflix&Chill?
Has any of these ever gave me anything valuable?
And for recovery/resting, do I really need these previous things? Or can I just take a nap, meditate, some sport, ect....
Etc*….
great points
48yr old Aussie here.
Have been living this lifestyle since I left home as a Young Adult.
I purge every year doing what was detailed in this vid - every box, drawer, cupboard shelf & storage area and either Keep, Donate or Throw Out.
Has kept me focused & productive for over 30+yrs at this point.
Can recommend! 👌🏼🇦🇺😎
I feel like I need everything
Well done! I aspire to that!
@@macchambers3013 Keep at it! It’s easy once you get on a roll & maintain the habit.
It’s a lifestyle choice that goes against Society’s grain & influence.
@@cody3504 make peace with your childhood trauma
We NEED a video on digital/information/knowledge minimalism please! How to mindfully consume information for increased productivity, problem solving and creativity. This one is the hardest challenge for knowledge workers and entrepreneurs.
This is my struggle!
Will make one next week for you, Stay tuned
There is an off button on your phone and laptop
@@maartenmidden1651- I don't have a phone or laptop. And that's not the issue. I hoard data/information. I collect knowledge. Books, articles, fiction and non-fiction, etc etc. Not to mention my own notes and writing projects. And on multiple platforms - in document files on my PC, Google Drive, Notion, OneNote, MilaNote, etc etc.
Old fashion reference books? Dictionary means look for the word whilst increasing vocabulary as only distraction.
I'm a fan and love all your lessons on flow. But we need to acknowledge there is a lot of effort and restriction in non-possessing as well. "Create the flow so your life can grow" is my motto as an organizer. I help people downsize, declutter and organize their possessions to a manageable state. But one can't forget their home is also an extension of caring and community. Sharing your sense of safety, love, and comfort in your home through conversation, and cooking is best done in a home that is inviting. It's a balance one can strive for when designing their home with purpose. There is always maintenance or "reinventing" that we need to do as we age and our priorities change.
A shorter version for dummies will be more useful and appreciated by older people like me. Thanks.
Watch in short intervals.
Do you want a Minimal version? 😄
This is great. I needed this reminder.
If you are struggling like me with negative "self talk" start listening to affirmations. It may be hard or seem silly at first but if you stick with it it can help.
I think it could help with the cognitive load problem too. Maybe form an affirmation to kind of "clear the cache" of your mind, but to do it on auto cycle regularly out of habit.
Remember-
You are a burning energy. Use your fire, water, air, and the earth inside you to brew creative storms! Yes, sometimes storms destroy stuff, but you can aim that DESTRUCTION at shit that sucks in your life (that you can actually change, like negative self talk). Flow is magic and don't be afraid of that word no matter your background. That's just a word. You KNOW what I mean if you FEEL that burning inside you. Let it out! That's why we are here, right?
Thanks for listening.
The Ancient Idea: Minimalism as a means of clearing physical/mental space so you can focus on what matters.
My personal highlights: Learning to do the work for its own sake is called becoming "autotelic". Flow is a driver of minimalism, for the more space that which matters takes, the less space there is for other things.
✦ High performers throughout history share a common pattern of simplicity and discipline.
00:01
From Spartans to samurai to Mongols, the pattern of frugality and discipline has shaped the destinies of world's highest performers.
This pattern has allowed them to achieve remarkable feats and success by prioritizing simplicity and dedicated pursuits.
✦ Peak performers embrace minimalism to focus on what matters most.
02:06
They intentionally promote what they value and remove distractions.
This approach allows them to channel their energies and talents effectively.
✦ Neurological limitations impact cognitive load and brain performance.
05:56
Neurotransmitters like glutamate and Gaba facilitate the communication of chemical signals in the brain, but excessive neurotransmitter traffic can lead to performance decline.
The brain's high energy demand, constituting about 20% of the body's energy consumption, creates a threshold for cognitive load, affecting functions such as learning, attention, and problem solving.
✦ Possessions consume our mental energy and attention
07:59
Each possession captures attention and contributes to cognitive load
Different possessions require varying amounts of attention and cognitive capacity
✦ Minimalism leads to freedom and flow.
12:06
Possessions can overwhelm the mind, hindering creativity and problem-solving.
Minimalism allows for reclaiming mental capacity and channeling it into tasks, leading to flow.
✦ Minimalism reduces friction and increases intrinsic motivation.
14:08
Minimalism removes the hassle, fuss, and stress caused by dealing with unnecessary possessions, leading to increased flow states and performance.
Internal transformation driven by intrinsic motivation leads to a shift from extrinsic desires, resulting in a deeper sense of purpose and productivity.
✦ Minimalism drives flow and maximalism in performance
17:57
Minimalism reduces cognitive load and frees up mental capacity for flow
Flow leads to becoming more autotelic, doing work for its own sake, and desiring less material possessions
✦ Aggressive minimalism prioritizes optimal performance and fulfillment of professional purpose.
19:39
Aggressive minimalism focuses on owning only what is essential for work and goals.
Exemplified by Steve Jobs, aggressive minimalism leads to a minimalist aesthetic and a simplified lifestyle.
✦ Minimalism reduces cognitive load and promotes focus
23:07
Winston Churchill's minimalism showcased his complex personality and deliberate choice of possessions for inspiration
Possession Purge helps eliminate cognitive load and encourages focus and productivity
✦ Rebalancing possessions and transitioning to tier 2 minimalism.
24:56
Conducting a possession Purge to keep only 15% of needed possessions.
Setting aside a full day for The Possession Purge to make it efficient and impactful.
✦ Ask if each possession advances your professional pursuit.
28:17
Consider emotional associations and value of owned items.
Filter possessions to reduce cognitive burden and optimize performance.
✦ Minimize possessions and conscious of cost of ownership
29:53
Create an algorithm to determine the worth of ownership in advance
Consider the distinction between pleasure and enjoyment in acquiring possessions
Love from India 🇮🇳
I watched all of your flow documentaries.... Again love you for this flow
No other people do this. Why do indians always have to state the country the comment is from?? Do you expect some kind of appreciation or pat on the back??😖
I've been following your videos for a while and I really like how your videos help building a more fulfilling life style in general. Not all of us want to be a high achieving entrepreneur or athlete. But a lot of your videos really helped me to understand and focus on the things that really matter to me, and entering flow state consistently helped me to feel enjoyment in my work again and see it as the passion that it used to be. And as you said, paradoxically abandoning the end goal of success, money, or whatever is what actually fulfills you and makes you successful.
I wanted to say a huge thank you. Your information is very valuable and more people should see it.
The minimalist lifestyle is the direct opposite of a self reliant life style. It can only be lived in dense and well ordered societies, relying on other people to handle the things you don't excel in. The further away from society you go, the more you have to do for yourself requiring a broader spectrum of skills tools and materials. You will never find a minimalist farmer.
Absolutely true!
yeap its just minimalism is modern BS as usual
I don’t think it’s bs, I think minimalism can be applied individually.
Minimalism could be having what is minimally necessary! Having as little as needed for you’re personal lifestyle
And that is one of the many reasons why farmers are poorer than the average city dweller. The city can be thought of as a macro flow dojo for its residents, aimed to allow its residents to ascend above the tension of arranging for daily necessities and actually focus on more productive work (at the expense of money).
If you live in a city but have the lifestyle of a farmer, you are not exploiting the city environment for one of its strengths. An actual farmer gets the advantages of a pollution free, low stress life; but you won't even get that.
That's why I believe Minimalism is the best way of life for busy city dwellers; but I also agree that you won't find minimalist farmers.
@@AkshatShahjade-f3j Farming is anything but "low stress". Absolutely everything wants to destroy your crops and when you do have a harvest, the market barters you down to damn near nothing. A lot of Farmers will destroy their own crops themselves in hopes that shortages will raise the prices for the next year.
I'm only 8 min in and I resonate with the message wholly. About a year ago, I decided that I wanted to get rid of everything I own. I had held on to things and collected them for decades thinking it was necessary to keep memories. I'm almost there and this journey has even caused my divorce after 37 years. My mind is so cluttered. I hope I can get into this flow.. now back to the vid
The right video at the right time. The amount of time and energy I waste digging through cords, cables, and dongles that I never use to find the one I need. It's such an unnecessary inefficiency--physically and psychically. Time for a purge. Thank you!
Totally agree. Attachment to possession is reason for unhappiness. Possessions are required only difference is that some are needs and some desires. Desires can be delayed or avoided.
As a person with ADHD and almost no working memory this video is so helpful ❤❤❤
I too have adhd but it took me many days to complete this video. Plus every time sit down to watch the vid, seems like he's repeating the same thing again and again and again... 😠 It's like one of those books that use filler content and repeat the same idea.
@@abankitb8 focus on what works for you
Thank you. I found that too, with adhd also.
your channel is an absolute gold mine! Please don't stop sharing your insights
Once you get the money you no longer care about the money, and vice versa. And this applies to every last single thing in life. Huge lesson in this.
My philosophy has become “want your needs”. When you want your needs you get what you want and life becomes much more enjoyable. Take a breathe and you’ve succeeded in getting one of your needs. A drink another, any food is another. Any relationship and any creative expression become spring boards to get more of your needs, better quality in those needs, etc.
This is such a rock and a hard place situation for me. I’m a maker by hobby and by career as a design engineer. Having tons of random materials, products, and tools help the build process and inspire my innovation. However I totally resonate with the point of these objects bogging me down. I just don’t see a great solution for my life…
Very true. We sometimes need a little bit of junk around us to help brainstorm. And we need tools & materials to make stuff. A few times he mentioned that we do need things to do stuff. One thing I do sometimes and I need to do a lot of it again, is to high-grade my materials and tools. At least get rid of the worst 10-20% of materials. ALSO -- I think his focus was getting rid of the surplus luxury items in our lives and even the desires to have them -- not the tools of our trade.
This just gave me more insight on how I've been doing things and how I haven't been doing certain things. Thank you so much for breaking down minimalism and having that obsession with the process instead of possessions.
Its amazing how the further I go down the rabbit hole of this life and how it works, I find out how much relates back to Christ and his words.
I agree.
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I noticed that too!
Wait til you figure out the political philosophy that aligns too..(it's great.)
God knows most modern day Christians do not follow his teachings and worship money.
Very true. I used, up to just 3 months ago, to own lots of 'stuff'. I had a storage room full of it. I moved to another country and had to sell, give away, or even throw away all that crap... Guess what? I don't miss any of it, none. I feel more free not having all that crap to care for. I am very mindful to not reaccumulate it again. Only buying the strict essentials. Like a backpack broke I will replace it but that's it. Even books I favour Kindle ebooks now.
My favourite channel on UA-cam at the moment.
Rian, is it possible to have a video on Steve Jobs’s ability to focus and what we can learn from him?
There is also a DIVINE FLOW state, the ultimate one, were everything just clicks for a long period of time, when even the universe is creating invisible steps for you in that moment.
A mentor of mine told me years ago: "Less is more, and Nothing.....now that's something!"
Love the video! Wonderful insights.
I love how this guy speaks without a script. He knows shit. Fucking love it.
Great presentation.
Not everyone needs to do this. Some have it down pat.
It is personal discernment.
Not projecting upon others with ego what you think they need.
Just clicked play, know I’ll get loads of takeaways already! Thanks Rian
the man who loves walking will walk further than the man who loves the destination
Wow
Spot on 🔥 I’ve stumbled upon this schema on accident by ordering the same outfits for the workweek (cuts out valuable minutes per day that compound over years). Great video 🙌
Implying that you know your purpose, what you want to do with your life, what your profession is and how to live your life
This is just what I needed to hear. Thank you so much for this video. It will help tremendously going forward.
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that's some good shit.
i didn't see a scam, or have to pay for the real answer or anything. you just told me everything.
that's great! and so refreshing.
Key takeaway: A possession literally _possesses_ our minds. Nice take!
I deeefinitely have way too much. I have been purging slowly over time this summer and giving to Goodwill. I think once you organize things and get rid of trash, broken, replicate things.. you can increase flow 200%… by no means can I own less than 100 things. Being an artist I have an attachment to too much stuff, but organized and out of sight out of mind achieves almost the same flow results.
this explains why we live in a throw away society and there is so much still good stuff thrown out on the curb. all this stuff is my flow state......and it cost nothing......no need to work the ass off to afford things someone else just throws away so they can theoretically get into the flow state they could already be in if they didn't buy the things they don't need in the first place. For some surrounding ones self with the things they love IS the flow state.
I love this channel . Thank you for great content .
I have nothing against minimalists, my only request is that I ask them to stop asking to borrow my stuff.
Can't understand explain please?
I started watching u day before yesterday and Ur video's made my mind to think so much, made me to practice getting into flow. I Loved ur video's so much. I 'm a student in 12th grade and my exams are around but watching ur video's made my output increase exponentially. THANKU SO MUCH ♥
This content is ridiculously underrated!
Very useful thought process. I like it a lot. However, having junk around us helps with the generation of brainstorms and synthesis of ideas. So maybe there is a balance.
Yes - Churchill minimalism was also starving millions of south asians. Informative lecture!
the world needs this message, thanks Rian.
It's not just "possessions". Thomas Sowell explains this all in his chapter on sorting and tagging.
It's important to recognize and own one's own actions.
However, attempting to constrain myself from making mistakes and right my wrongs often dilutes the reality that many of my actions felt wrong because others added their perspective and changed the outcome of events I set in motion to suit their own.
Productivity can be antithetical to self-control and self-improvement.
I've done most of what is spoken about here since my 20s and clean house every two years.
May all your failure and mistakes be your guidance. No one is in the history has become strong without failure and difficult times.
Pure gold.
Thank you for watching Shawn!
Probably one of the best videos out there thanks!! 🙏
This is brilliant. In Islam this is called zuhud or zuhd. I've been practicing this for 27 years and I have made learning, life changing books and professionalism my entertainment. I've never had a TV for 25 years or played games or watch a film unless it's on a plane
RIAN THE VIDEO IS JUST PERFECT THANKYOU FOR WISDOM AND EFFORTS OF YOURS ❤
LOVE FROM INDIA 🇮🇳
No other people do this. Why do indians always have to state the country the comment is from?? Do you expect some kind of appreciation or pat on the back??😖
Bhagwat geeta :- just work and dont think of output while working and this is indication of flow state 😊
Can confirm. For a while I lived out of a backpack and a suitcase. Even when I had my apartment I had a suitcase, backpack, just enough dishes for myself and a guest or two, computer desk, chair, PC, and a TV. I slept on a pad on the floor (with covers). I kept maybe 3 towels on hand. Never more than a week or two of food in the kitchen. All back in 2006-2009
I still have very little in the way of physical possessions. But I have a lot of digital 'junk' (photos, documents, etc) I suppose, on my current PC. I feel like this might be a contributing factor to my feeling burnt out and with little creativity. I might just need to purge back down to the essentials there as well.
It’s not money BUT it will save you money 👏
Thank you 🙏
To make dreams come to reality, it will take a large amount of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort!
My office was robbed last night. Needless to say, I was not productive. We found the thieves and took back our equipment. It wasn’t a win, but it felt like one.
As a software engineer, I sometimes have to take a quick nap to reset my brain.
Having inattentive ADD makes it easier to get into hyper focus but the downside is being angered when the flow is interrupted.
Also as a tech person, I don’t really invest a lot of money in technology unless I know it will improve my life in some way. Such as my 34 inch curved display. I have a midrange phone and an iPad that is at least 8 years old. They still work and they serve their purpose.
Wow.... thanks algorithm, this is what I will commit to now... holy smokes thank you!!!!
My mind is blown.🤯
Productivity is overrated. When you reach the point in life where your investments can afford you the necessities of life, relax. I live off what most people in the US consider below poverty, and I have housing, food, and clothing. I also have a number of simple possessions I have time to now enjoy. I live in a small city, with lots of things to do relatively inexpensively. Think about how much you actually need to get the necessities and a bit of luxury, then set your life up to achieve that from investing, and then you can retire early and enjoy your life.
Beautifully put
300 Spartans plus 7,000 other Greek soldiers.
bronze vs. wicker had something to do with it
The Devil is always, always, in the details.
Does anyone else have a problem with Miyamoto Musashi as an example of how to live? He may be seen as a philosopher now, but when you Zoom out and consider the big picture, Musashi was a warrior who killed his “enemies” for a living. As the legend goes, he went around from place to place actually searching out other men who dared to consider themselves masters simply to challenge them. His defeat of these men, who didn’t seek him out but of course took up his challenge because like attracts like (in other words, it takes two to tango or it ain’t a Tango…how about using this…It takes two to tangle or it ain’t a tangle…) and his sole purpose, as the story goes, was to defeat these masters and declare himself the master of masters.
Does anyone else see this as the ultimate ego exercise?
Then, after he’s defeated everyone he can think of in his known world, he finds a cold, lonely cave and spends his final years there, writing about the things he gleaned from his warrior days.
This goes against what we know to be the components of a life well lived…if you fight all your life and choose to remain separate from any form of loving relationship (this part isn’t touched upon in the stories but he didn’t live in the cave surrounded by family and friends) what else do you know…and what else can you teach but fighting, separation…the art of the sword…that clearly isn’t conducive to life. The sword may represent protection from death, but, in real life, a sword wasn’t thought of and designed for protection. It was forged in fire, tempered so it cut flesh in the most efficient manner possible, so the swordsman could conserve his energy for further killing.
Yes, we come into this world as an individual and we leave this world as an individual. It is the human condition, but I invite you to consider that there are so many arts that aren’t forged in fire and steel in which you may become truly proficient.
Additionally, consider where Musashi learned about who is his enemy…from a feudal overlord who dictated his every thought from the time he could think. He, too, was forged in fire and tempered by steel. He was, and still represents, the sword.
Those who believe in enemies will always find them…Musashi exemplifies this. If we idolize this man as a teacher to emulate, it’s no wonder we have such a love affair with war…we are so deeply in love with our own reflections on it.
Excellence is excellence no matter the field. And quite frankly, you sound like the weakness which is eroding the western world. As soon as one party takes violence off the table, they've lost. Warriors, fighters, men, they accept and embrace their capacity for violence and develop it, so that when it is needed, they can draw on it immediately.
It was a different time, a different world, but yet in our "modern world" we still go back to history for fundamental lessons and truths. He was a warrior, a fighter, a master, duelling was how he survived in life, what should he have done, let someone else kill him instead just "cause viowence is wong"?
Win enough, you get a reputation, and every cocky idiot trying to make a name for themselves will come and challenge you, and you'll be cutting down youth like chaff.
Seek out the best, become the best, have such a fearsome reputation that only the best will even consider challenging you, and you're saving lives.
It was a simpler time, a more brutal time. But also, a cleaner time. Mushashi isn't glorified because of his profession, Mushashi is glorified for his excellence, his wisdom, his lessons and truths which stand to this day.
@@JustAGuyWithThoughts Thank you for your comment. Interesting, as I have a background in martial arts as well as enjoy the concepts from Eastern religion much more than Western traditions. If you wish to imagine yourself as a warrior from feudal times, bowing to an overlord, fill your boots. Live like a warrior - die like one - it's your choice. When someone writes something and his background is lauded as being THE way to live, I question it, like I question everything. THAT is how I express my warrior attitude now and subordinate my ego to my higher wisdom at this stage in my life. Challenge me if you will...I won't engage you in battle because it's my choice.
@@JustAGuyWithThoughts have you ever considered that the ‘weakness eroding the west’ is the desire to win at all costs, the desire for constant growth and being the Best or the Greatest. Perhaps a Lamarckism view, rather than the Darwinist view you seem to be ideologically invested in, would be better values for society as a global whole?
Completely
disagree with you bro , i guess you haven't attain mastery in any thing
@@Samurai_X_Batman Ha! Perhaps. But I'm not a bro, Batman. :-)
Thank you Doc. ❤
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This video is extremely valuable. Thank you so much for this information.
A famous quote that I have heard about discipline, which I could relate here with minimalism is:
"Discipline gives you the freedom to do anything you want!"
So if you think, that if you are disciplined, and you won't be able to do a lot of thing, you are wrong.
The things you own, end up owning you
When they asked 11 years ago Peter Sagan what he would recommend to new riders, to read bike. He said dont do it as a work, do it for fun.
He is enjoying it, he does it for fun. Maybe therefore he has the flow.
Thank you
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My earliest memory of being different happened because of the discusions being had between my mother and the first of many MDs a neurologist who in no simple terms told her that I would never be able to write/read, who told her that my thinking would be greatly impaired, and while it is true that i present with a cystic mass about the size of a closed fist i have never let THAT come between me and getting this MBA finished, so i can go to bigger places, i need to show the community of MDs what a person with different abilities can do and my plan to SHOW not TELL is to become a PhD and speak on equal terms with my academic peers, advancing treatment options for those with spasticity related conditions i am DarkStar The Humble Master in Training shining for those who ARE different, and the care teams responsible for keeping this sensitive human machinery going strong
love the historical explanation
You're telling me to have less possessions but i still have a whole shelf just waiting for the next book sale 😂
I'm just nitpicking 😘
I housekeep for a living. The very first thing i try to tell my clients is to declutter and get rid of things
Maybe 3/10 of them actually do... However, the ones who do always seem much more comfortable and happy in their homes
This is Excellent!🎉
"It's not strength, Status, Money, or Genius."
Correct. It's drinking the blood of the young and worshiping the Dark One! Huzzah!
You changed the thumbnail and title and I was confused because I saw this video earlier this morning and meant to watch later lol.
Brilliantly explained. Thank you🎉
Thank you I needed this. Time for a yard sale.
“Possessions possess the mind”
When you described your possessions in your backpack that’s almost exactly what I have right now: 😂 I live in my car…
Rian, thanks for sharing your amazing content and wisdom. While I don’t know if you have children, or looked into their particular challenges, please, mind if I ask you about your opinion on how to develop flow and minimalist in kids? The new generations are exposed to massive materialism, consumerism and digital dopamine hits-even with at home “toilet” or rules- unless someone is reclusive somewhere in the world, that is just a reality for many children. Thank you!
13:45 Halfway through a casual background listening of this, and it sounds like you are saying that thinking about stuff is bad for you. 😂
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My sister always says eye on the prize
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Thinking about things means that you already had funds to buy them. I wish I could have such "problems" like scratch on watch.....
Is Rian working for Klaus Schwab? Are we ready to embrace the "you will own nothing and you will be happy" paradigm? This is the most fancy and slickly produced video on YT now.
1:10 Miya moto Musashi
Please don't compare Spartan Warriors to modern billionaires. We didn't earn what we gained by trampling on the dreams of our people. Compare them to Xerxes, for they, like him, impoverish others to achieve their ends.
Agreed. Spartans and billionaires aren’t good examples for behavior.
Actually Spartans and Billionaires are a good comparison, given that the economic and military success of Sparta came from the slave trade
Smells like scarcity mentality to me.
You're missing the part of "autotellic" that you need. Are you doing the work for the work? Because the work wants you to do it? That's still extrinsic. That's still second-hand values.
Good for falling asleep.
Rian, help me. After the first 2-3 hour work block of the day. I am mentally exhausted, even changing places doesn't help much. What should I do to improve the work hours.
I know I’m late but Bruce Lee has a quote that supports this:
i fear not the man who knows 10000 kicks but rather the man who has practiced 1 kick 10000 times
Your videos are amazing.
Focus
I am thinking about renting an apartment and keep it to just the bare minimum. At the same time keep the house I own with my family with all the stuff and cuddler that has been collected.
When I need to focus and work, doing that from the apartment or office space.
What do you think?
I love you Ryan
Little question, what should que do about relationships? They sure take a lot of cognitive capacity, specially the romantic ones