I KNEW this was coming! The minimalist in me is singing! When I FIRE'd - I had a lot of free time. A direct result of that was spending time with my STUFF. The engineer side of me made everything I kept earn it's keep. (BTW...I love the peas.) The next step will be to downsize your home or find a way to use it to it's best potential.
This might be a consequence of FIRE. You have more time to think about life and what is important. This results in similar actions? When the house is almost empty, I feel something will be done about it.
I FIRE'd last month. I became a shopaholic/hoarder as part of my coping with stress & work. Now that I have time, I hope to unload my house. I dream of no stuff and a tiny space.
Essentialism is the new minimalism! It feels so good to sell/donate what you don't use anymore. I sell items that are worth over 10-15 dollars and donate anything less than that. I enjoy editing what I own.
Take photos of some, scrapbook the photos, Write in the "story", for each. Can be a group photo, like with the 7 vacs. Does not need to be a lot of time or money invested. Scrapbooking is all about the memories. ...
No! Don't sell the stuffies! What kind of thanks would that be, after they've silently supported you all these years? Poor IceBat and T-Rex visibly drooped when you said that. It's okay to divest yourself of the things you don't enjoy, but don't get carried away.
SGN gmail, He needs to consider our feelings. ( : His little stuffies are part of the channel. I would miss them and consider a bad move should he remove them. They are part of the Beat the Bush channel.
Wow.. that is an important point. For example... a couch. You need it because otherwise it would be a huge empty living room and most will consider it not right to not have one.
@@BeatTheBush Please don't get rid of T-Rexie! My 2 year old son & I will adopt him and his meat if you ever want to get rid of him. We live in San Jose, Ca hehe
you could sell the peas and then make temporary replacement sculptures out of things you have lying around the house before you recycle / bin / sell them.
Everyone embrace minimalism at different speeds. I’ve actually came full circle - I’ve gotten rid of 95% of my possessions, rebuilt my equipments and apparels with only things that are essential, to now where my possessions are slowly increasing again. But now my purchase decisions are laser focused, and things I buy are either to replace worn out items or top of the line upgrades that I can now afford due to minimalism.
What you said @3:10 - @3:20 is spot on! Every day I organize my room and car. And go through & throw away crap twice a week! I'm SHOWING my girlfriend how to be simple, minimal & to have clarity,.. not just talking about it.
Example is the best teacher. To keep your girlfriend, don't preach it to her. It only serves to aggravate people, but it sounds like you are already are wise to this. What a great thing to be young and wise. ( :
@@patriciafisher3108 Thank you so much for the positive comment! And you are right about that, don't preach it. Lead by example is a motto i try to live by!!
@@BeatTheBush True that, no looking around needed is what i'm working toward. As of now i have 2 pairs of shoes, 2 sandals (1 for indoor 1 for outdoor) 2 pairs of jeans that i'll wear for about 3+ years & an organized closet of vests & sweaters. I can get ready & head out the door in 5 mins!!
@@BeatTheBushOh cool coz I was wondering why you need a big house if you get rid of so much stuff. You should check out Matt D'Avella channel if you're serious into minimalism.
We're in the process of cleaning out our grandmother's house and wow! The amount of stuff she had is overwhelming. I definitely don't want to leave my kids a house full of things to clear out in the end.
i am in the process of moving and doing exactly the same thing. One thing I enjoy during this process is that while I am excited to sell something that I no longer need, many buyers actually are equally as excited to get something at a fraction of the cost if they are new.
This is good for those who want to relocate. I have furniture from a decease parent so it hard to sell anything. My home decor makes me feel happy and relaxing at the end of the day.
Great video...I've been recently doing the same thing. Its crazy how much you realize you really don't need things you had convinced yourself you could not live without! Out of sight, out of mind!
A while back I got rid of about 40 audio tapes. It still feels funny. Lol I knew I hadn't converted them to CDs for all this time n my tastes have changed. Time to move on. I LOVE ur peas! I tend to lean toward as small-scale as possible. I'll just watch ur old videos to make me smile! Haha great video!
I've got you beat with the vacuums, like 14 now, but I bought so many of them for repair and resale, I only need about 7 or 8. (I have rental properties, so I'm thinking I need one at each property they have just not gotten there yet). Keep the stuffed animals or cycle with new ones, the background is good.
The approach you have for getting rid of your stuff really resonates. I'm doing the same and it feels more right to sell /peel away the "onion" slowly, than to get rid of everything at once through donation. Can't explain why because it's not the most efficient use of my time but it just feels more right.
For those trying to get the most value out of the items. I know some who gave away their things in a moving sale because they want to do it in a few short weeks. Something I cannot imagine doing.
I read about someone who really did sell absolutely everything except the clothes on his back and he said it was the free-est feeling he'd ever known. He was sitting in a totally empty apartment and was the happiest he'd ever been. I read this about 30 years ago and I've never forgotten it.
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Buddhist thought The First Truth: The true test of detachment will be when you are ready and willing to give up all your material possessions without flinching. Christian thought Old Testament: Hebrews 13:5 Don't be obsessed with getting more material things Christian thought New Testament: Matthew 22:21 Jesus said "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's
So what mic solution are you using now instead of the huge rig (mic, mixer, etc) you had before? Just a simple clip-on Lavalier mic? I‘m asking because I recently launched my TH-cam channel(not this account here) and somehow went a bit overboard with equipment :S
Wow! We are so alike. Sold some stuff today and have been clearing things out for a while now. Decluttering is great. Out of sight, out of mind. In fact, when you decide to focus, you need to cut distractions out of your life. A lot of stuff, means a lot to think about. Clear it our and think more clearly.
Loved this! I moved almost 2 years ago and downsized a lot. Now, I am constantly editing and careful what comes into the home. Can't wait to see what "makes the cut" for you...
I've been slowly decluttering for a couple months now. Sometimes I just wish I could get rid of 80÷ of what I own, but that's not practical right now. It has been a lot more freeing to downsize though. I'm not having to best luck selling my things, so I've been donating most of it.
Yes, I sold almost all of my things due to tragic personal situations. Now I have less, but I should have been more careful with what I sold and kept. Now I don't have as much, but I think I would be cautious about what I would sell in the future. As I got rid of kitchen supplies that I now need to have again. Just going smaller in the amount to the things I have would be a better approach. BTB, I would be careful about what you sell like with the vacuum cleaners keep one, as it is more expensive to buy another one in the future due to price increases. As for the stuffed animals, and the peas please keep them as I like to see what you have done with them each time you create a video.
I am very careful. In fact, I am planning to keep two. One upright and one handheld. Usually the things I sell I haven't touched for more than a year. This is a beginning of course. So I might go further maybe consider having only one vacuum but certainly not zero vacuums.
Wow!! So proud of you for getting rid of your stuff! I does get liberating and addicting too. (I started this process myself almost 4 years ago and I love my life now owning waaayyy less). The ultimate test is to see how long you can keep this streak for without falling into the temptation to buy replacement stuff. Not the stuff animals.....they’re way too cute, never!! 😉
im so proud of you getting rid of "stuff" and declutering..it feels great! can you believe some people put all of their junk into storage and pay $200 a month to store crap that they will never use...I hate clutter!! i simply load up my car and drop everything off at goodwill
That's great. I'm doing the same at the moment. Trying to sell everything within a year. Everything! Already sold off 4k worth of stuff. It's very liberating and zen. Also donated a ton of stuff and threw away a bunch of stuff. Plan to live with 3 bags of stuff. Big plans in the future :).
sflxn ... wow impressed... I’ve just started on this path and want to get rid of EVERYTHING... don’t need or want anything anymore... want to move back to fla to b w family and live in a rv. It’s just me soooo I been moving towards this lifestyle.
Do you have any video guide of good way of selling the items? Not so long ago i've realized how much clutter my family has. If i won't be able to sell some of the stuff, atleast it could find some different use or be donated to people in need.
All you really need in this day and age is a good computer and phone. Everything else is not necessary and will not improve your quality of life significantly.
@@BeatTheBush I guess it is different. But nevertheless, starting fresh and with less stuff is always liberating because we realise how little we need to live and be happy
@@BeatTheBush Not sure BTB, It definately is a herd mentality. If you don't follow the herd, you are ostracized as not being normal. I think there are quite a few of us who are not a part of the herd and are on a different path.
Perfect timing, I'm minimizing now. Problem is that I have a lot of things, yes like paper shredders, that worth $20 to me but people are not going to pay more than $10 for a used one. eBay fees, paypal fees and shipping will eat up all the proceeds nevermind the time it takes for me to pack and drop it off the post office. As for craigslist, do people really want to travel and meet strangers for a $10 item?
Thanks BTB. What I'm trying to figure out is where do you draw the line, to sell or to toss. Just not in me to throw out a functioning item, but do want to Marie Kondo my house.
Don't draw it too deep at first. Just sell items you do not use to get yourself started. Haven't used for 3 years at first.. .then 2 then 1. Then maybe 6 months, etc.
Hey BTB, what are your thoughts on purchasing collectibles or goods and reselling on eBay as a a side gig? Does that investment go against a honey badger philosophy because it's not liquid/ and things sit around for awhile? Thanks for the video!
If you're reselling, it is natural to have a stock of products. You just wont have the least amount of stuff. Having a stock of stuff weighs in on your freedom as well. Potential for theft and difficulty in picking up and move anywhere.
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@@BeatTheBush , the Amazon card is an Amazon product, meaning its a Amazon card right? Just like US bank using the amex logo, but doesn't mean its a amex card? I was gonna apply for the Amazon signature card ,just needed confirmation on the 5/24 thats all. Fuck! Im still confuse??????🤔🤔🤔
Iv'e been watching you for a year at least and found out today I am not subscribed to your channel. I subscribed today. Just imagine how many others are like me out there. Ok, you have replied to my crappy comments in the past, I hope you get this one though because it's serious. What is an audio book found on TH-cam I can listen to at work that you would recommend?
Love the idea of what you're doing and would love to see more updates on it. Perhaps I should start working through some of my collections which have been losing their meaning to me over the years. Thanks BTB
Have you ever considered moving into a smaller house and or an r.v.? You can probably sell your place for a profit & buy a cheaper home somewhere else in a neighboring state or cheaper area of California. I'm from San Jose & am looking to relocate to another county or State with my girlfriend & son because we can't really buy property out here. We want the advantages of home ownership, and your videos will help me along the way for sure! 🏡
Perhaps after I sell more things and reduce my possessions so that I can move easily. I might go rent anywhere else in the world and rent out this one. But of course, selling stuff takes time and it is accelerated by me using this new platform.
@@BeatTheBush Nice, good luck with your ventures! Every single day is a brand new slate & you have the paint brush!! Renting out your place to a good friend or family would be great!
I have attachment for some of my art products, stuff I haven't use in at least a year. Will be moving soon, so now I'm motivated. Thank you for addressing this topic.
=D I have plenty of things I don't use frequently and probably will never use. Once a year is not enough to keep the item to me. Realizing this is a huge hurdle.
Hi BeatTheBush. I recommend that you read the book "Goodbye, Things" by Fumio Sasaki. You will understand why it feels so good to get rid of these things.
During my last move, I had to leave behind so so many things...if I would have done what you are saying now, back then, I could have possibly made plenty of funds. But...I was so rushed that had to donate or throw away. The upside...it was given to worthy people that helped me and really streamlined. I will make time to go thru all the other things I kept and see if I really need them...I have more free time now....No one depends on me now. lol.
Yea man, agreed. I used to collect dvd's and videogames back in the day. Like 7 years ago. Then one day I decided to sell everything. I felt so good to have less thing attached to my life. I have a co-worker that does the same thing and nothing that I say will change his mindset. I told him to watch this video but I doubt his mind would change.
@@BeatTheBush Yup. I sold everything. The only thing that I still have and use sometimes is my gaming pc. I will sell it some point this year. I want to move out of this sedentary kind of life and spent more time out and at the gym. Like you said, when you live in a place that is not cluttered you feel much better. Also it's much easier to clean too.
this is great im currently attempting this myself. i binge watched tons of videos yesterday about simple living and i have way to many things. i know the feeling with the game consoles. i have a huge collection of old games because they have great memories but i dont actually use them anymore.
I tried playing an old game I had a great memory but felt it was a waste of time to attempt the same difficulty. Here's a trick.. if you want to relive it... just watch a TH-cam video on someone playing it, it was enough for me to 'relive' it.
Yes yes yes....ive been trying to share this kind of odd phenomenon for the last five years. After years of chasing “the amercian dream” which seemed to be explained through owning lots of stuff. I too was in a way scared of getting rid of “stuff”. So five years ago my wife and I sold nearly everything we had beyond the basics. As we sold each item it was as if the actual weight of the item was being taken off of us. So today I have come to the realization that the more stuff we have, even if we own it, adds a level of stress, anxiety, and weight to us. We have recently been discussing our dishes even. Do we need a cabinet full of cups and plates....or would a simple 8 place set be sufficient? We did this with clothing about 6 months ago. Came up with a reasonable list of necessity, kind of like a list we would pack for leaving on a one week trip. Took into consideration the seasons. Soon realized how little you really need. Most of the clothing we didnt even wear anyway....so why have 15 or 20 different shirts. I now have two pairs of jeans, two pairs of casual non-denim pants, couple long sleeve button shirts, couple short sleeve button shirts, couple tee shirts, couple suits. Etc. You get the idea. Even this list is more than absolutely necessary, but my closet sure is organized and clean now. And if I consider buying another shirt, I first think about which one I will get rid of as a replacement.
I even throw away brand new things to the garbage. I can not have mess, things that don't belong. Nothing is sacred. Will never be a hoarder or dirty person. Enjoy cleaning, dusting, organizing, polishing, moping, etc. Enjoy clean, tidy spaces. Have what's necessary. Learned material things are nice, but nothing is more important than peace of mind. If we as a married couple want something, first we save in order to pay cash. Once we pay off credit cards, will cut them.
Search for Kon mari method, She is a Japanese organization expert. There are tons of TH-cam videos that will show you easily how to implement it. Once you get rid of stuff. You will feel lighter and liberated.
Wow, this is interesting. When I lived in LA, there was this Asian couple who lived in my complex. I noticed that they would take stuff out and throw it in the dumpster...good stuff, I would go "diving", if you will, and found a perfectly good food processor (worth 40-50 bucks), and once I found this nice wooden rolling butcher block. New in the store, it would have been more than $200. I got a lot of use out of it. Several other cheaper, yet perfectly good and useful items that I would have had to purchase with my hard earned money. Yet these folks were of the mindset that it was simply time to move on. I need to take a harder look at that.
Some people earn a lot and discarding things of some small value might be very valuable to others. They have a mindset that it just isn't worth their time and it might be true actually. Earning $10,000/hr?
Haven't watch the whole video yet but I'm hoping the peas stay.
XD. They would be the last to go because being on video is considered being 'used' right now.
Me too. They are like his children!
BeatTheBush the value on those peas is through the roof,never get rid of the peas pls ;-;
😂I was thinking the same thing
May I vote for the peas? They are so cheery...
If you have 7 vacuum cleaners, you've a problem.
I know I have a problem. Now.. it's down to 3. Selling 1 so I'll have two.
Put in a Vacu-Mail Central vacuum. You will never go back to plug in vacuums.
(Good selling point too)
Jesus Zamora ☠️☠️☠️Thank you for that
@@BeatTheBush Go get it man, very liberating when you've less stuff.
Unless you own a janitorial company. 🤷🏾♀️
Don't sell the stuffed animals.
I think I am seeing many votes for keeping them.
I KNEW this was coming! The minimalist in me is singing! When I FIRE'd - I had a lot of free time. A direct result of that was spending time with my STUFF. The engineer side of me made everything I kept earn it's keep. (BTW...I love the peas.)
The next step will be to downsize your home or find a way to use it to it's best potential.
This might be a consequence of FIRE. You have more time to think about life and what is important. This results in similar actions? When the house is almost empty, I feel something will be done about it.
I FIRE'd last month.
I became a shopaholic/hoarder as part of my coping with stress & work.
Now that I have time, I hope to unload my house. I dream of no stuff and a tiny space.
Essentialism is the new minimalism! It feels so good to sell/donate what you don't use anymore. I sell items that are worth over 10-15 dollars and donate anything less than that. I enjoy editing what I own.
Group cheaper items together. It's great you put a threshold on what to toss. My threshold is lower, lol.
I've spent so much of my time stareing at those peas while listening to your videos.
Ok ok.. they stay. =) =D =)
If you sell the peas I challenge you to make it an auction with the proceeds going to charity.
Thumbnail: Selling everything!
Title: selling most of my stuff
Video: I sold one thing
How TH-cam works in 2019
Kidding all love
XD. I had to shorten the thumbnail words. I actually sold more than 40+ items. =D
Please don't get rid of the peas!!! Love them.
Ok... it's like 12 to 2 for keeping.
Omg why you say that about the peas 😰😰😰
Ha ha ha.. sounds like I have to keep them because you like them.
@@BeatTheBush I guarantee the peas will go for $100+ on ebay if you linked it in your video.
you should do a beatthebush essentials list :D
Lol... Right now is too early as that list is too long I think. I'm not going to be a minimalist I think but who knows... I change.
Take photos of some, scrapbook the photos,
Write in the "story", for each. Can be a group photo, like with the 7 vacs. Does not need to be a lot of time or money invested. Scrapbooking is all about the memories. ...
Not the peas!
=D Ok ok, I wont! Just kidding!
You will find life more happier when you own less. Unnecessary things are just like burden.
They are. I know this too well. I FEEL burdened with it.
No! Don't sell the stuffies! What kind of thanks would that be, after they've silently supported you all these years?
Poor IceBat and T-Rex visibly drooped when you said that.
It's okay to divest yourself of the things you don't enjoy, but don't get carried away.
SGN gmail, He needs to consider our feelings. ( : His little stuffies are part of the channel. I would miss them and consider a bad move should he remove them. They are part of the Beat the Bush channel.
@@patriciafisher3108 Yes, they are! Part of the reason I watch is to see what they're up to. 😊
I do consider everyone's feelings. It's a resounding no, don't sell them. Hence, I wont. They stay.
If you go pealess, I'll never watch you again!!!
Selling my house was the most freeing and also allowed me to sell more stuff that I only had because I had a house.
Wow.. that is an important point. For example... a couch. You need it because otherwise it would be a huge empty living room and most will consider it not right to not have one.
@@BeatTheBush Yup, we fill whatever space we have.
DO NOT SELL THE STUFFED ANIMALS - they are a part of your channel and add to your personality! Lol!
14-16 yes votes and 2 no so far. Got it.
@@BeatTheBush If you held the poll on your channel, I'm sure you'd get 90%+ yesses.
I can sort of tell from the comment already. Its around 90% indeed for keeping them.
So when are you selling your house?
I don't know, we shall see.
@7:52 NEVER sell or get rid of your lil' T-Rex & his meat!!!
Ohhh T-rex... he stays I think. I like the meat still. I have 1000s of other items to sell before even considering them.
@@BeatTheBush Please don't get rid of T-Rexie! My 2 year old son & I will adopt him and his meat if you ever want to get rid of him. We live in San Jose, Ca hehe
you could sell the peas and then make temporary replacement sculptures out of things you have lying around the house before you recycle / bin / sell them.
Sell/Donate/Throw away stuffs you don't use within 6 months...then organize! That's how cleaning in done!
I'd say start with a longer time frame at the beginning. Tackle the easy stuff. You can get more strict later on once you get the ball rolling.
Everyone embrace minimalism at different speeds. I’ve actually came full circle - I’ve gotten rid of 95% of my possessions, rebuilt my equipments and apparels with only things that are essential, to now where my possessions are slowly increasing again. But now my purchase decisions are laser focused, and things I buy are either to replace worn out items or top of the line upgrades that I can now afford due to minimalism.
I usually sell what I can and donate the rest...
Nice!
What you said @3:10 - @3:20 is spot on! Every day I organize my room and car. And go through & throw away crap twice a week! I'm SHOWING my girlfriend how to be simple, minimal & to have clarity,.. not just talking about it.
Example is the best teacher. To keep your girlfriend, don't preach it to her. It only serves to aggravate people, but it sounds like you are already are wise to this. What a great thing to be young and wise. ( :
@@patriciafisher3108 Thank you so much for the positive comment! And you are right about that, don't preach it. Lead by example is a motto i try to live by!!
Nice! That's some constant cleaning. I hope to get to a point where no looking around is needed. That it already is decluttered.
@@BeatTheBush True that, no looking around needed is what i'm working toward. As of now i have 2 pairs of shoes, 2 sandals (1 for indoor 1 for outdoor) 2 pairs of jeans that i'll wear for about 3+ years & an organized closet of vests & sweaters. I can get ready & head out the door in 5 mins!!
Selling your stuff is great, it cleans your living space and puts money in your pocket!
Have you thought of downsizing your house as well?
Yes but reducing stuff is first step.
@@BeatTheBushOh cool coz I was wondering why you need a big house if you get rid of so much stuff. You should check out Matt D'Avella channel if you're serious into minimalism.
We're in the process of cleaning out our grandmother's house and wow! The amount of stuff she had is overwhelming. I definitely don't want to leave my kids a house full of things to clear out in the end.
STUFF collected and never touched. It's a bit pointless for 99% of the items that is kept.
i am in the process of moving and doing exactly the same thing. One thing I enjoy during this process is that while I am excited to sell something that I no longer need, many buyers actually are equally as excited to get something at a fraction of the cost if they are new.
People are very eager to get something for a low cost indeed. It goes very fast if it's about half off or so.
Don’t sell the peas!
5 don't sell and 0 sell it so far.
I was waiting for you to show step by step on selling to sold! Perhaps the next item. Thanks!
This is good for those who want to relocate. I have furniture from a decease parent so it hard to sell anything. My home decor makes me feel happy and relaxing at the end of the day.
Great video...I've been recently doing the same thing. Its crazy how much you realize you really don't need things you had convinced yourself you could not live without! Out of sight, out of mind!
That object collecting dust. Remember, you dusted it 10 times and never used it once.
A while back I got rid of about 40 audio tapes. It still feels funny. Lol I knew I hadn't converted them to CDs for all this time n my tastes have changed. Time to move on. I LOVE ur peas! I tend to lean toward as small-scale as possible. I'll just watch ur old videos to make me smile! Haha great video!
Old videos... people complain about all kinds of things in those as there are many flaws I corrected since then. =D
Well, if you decide to stop making videos since you sell the camera too, it was a pleasure.
I liked your channel compared to the others.
I've got you beat with the vacuums, like 14 now, but I bought so many of them for repair and resale, I only need about 7 or 8. (I have rental properties, so I'm thinking I need one at each property they have just not gotten there yet).
Keep the stuffed animals or cycle with new ones, the background is good.
The approach you have for getting rid of your stuff really resonates. I'm doing the same and it feels more right to sell /peel away the "onion" slowly, than to get rid of everything at once through donation. Can't explain why because it's not the most efficient use of my time but it just feels more right.
For those trying to get the most value out of the items. I know some who gave away their things in a moving sale because they want to do it in a few short weeks. Something I cannot imagine doing.
I read about someone who really did sell absolutely everything except the clothes on his back and he said it was the free-est feeling he'd ever known. He was sitting in a totally empty apartment and was the happiest he'd ever been. I read this about 30 years ago and I've never forgotten it.
I can imagine the feeling and to obtain it is within grasp. We'll see how close I can get.
I dare you to do it.
I just recently sold everything except two bed and moved. It was very refreshing.
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Buddhist thought The First Truth: The true test of detachment will be when you are ready and willing to give up all your material possessions without flinching.
Christian thought Old Testament: Hebrews 13:5 Don't be obsessed with getting more material things
Christian thought New Testament: Matthew 22:21 Jesus said "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's
Nice! Quotes from various beliefs! Detaching yourself seems to be a journey. A work of your own character that takes practice.
So what mic solution are you using now instead of the huge rig (mic, mixer, etc) you had before? Just a simple clip-on Lavalier mic? I‘m asking because I recently launched my TH-cam channel(not this account here) and somehow went a bit overboard with equipment :S
Whatever you sell plz don’t sell that dinosaur it’s your signature cue .
I really like him a lot, I don't think that will change. =D =D
Wow! We are so alike. Sold some stuff today and have been clearing things out for a while now. Decluttering is great. Out of sight, out of mind. In fact, when you decide to focus, you need to cut distractions out of your life. A lot of stuff, means a lot to think about. Clear it our and think more clearly.
Loved this! I moved almost 2 years ago and downsized a lot. Now, I am constantly editing and careful what comes into the home. Can't wait to see what "makes the cut" for you...
I am interested to know too. It seems I am able to get rid of more as I remove the layers. I am careful to keep things I really use though.
But please don't sell your friends!
Stuffies are my friends? =D
@@BeatTheBush .. Oh My!
I think you’ve transitioned for my financial advisor to my spiritual guide. Your channel has become very philosophical and I love it!
I had no idea it was going this way. It started out as vids of everything to finance... and now this. =D
A man only stars selling, when it understands & falls in love with money.
Malformed sentence?
I have one room in my house that I call "The staging area". I put things there, And if I haven't used them in one year's time, Out they go!
What a great idea. Thanks for the tip.
If you even have enough room to stage. XD
I've been slowly decluttering for a couple months now. Sometimes I just wish I could get rid of 80÷ of what I own, but that's not practical right now. It has been a lot more freeing to downsize though. I'm not having to best luck selling my things, so I've been donating most of it.
Speaking of your Porsche, how much did you made from scrapping your old parts after each maintenance?
Nothing, I don't remember scrapping parts.
Yes, I sold almost all of my things due to tragic personal situations. Now I have less, but I should have been more careful with what I sold and kept. Now I don't have as much, but I think I would be cautious about what I would sell in the future. As I got rid of kitchen supplies that I now need to have again. Just going smaller in the amount to the things I have would be a better approach.
BTB, I would be careful about what you sell like with the vacuum cleaners keep one, as it is more expensive to buy another one in the future due to price increases. As for the stuffed animals, and the peas please keep them as I like to see what you have done with them each time you create a video.
I am very careful. In fact, I am planning to keep two. One upright and one handheld. Usually the things I sell I haven't touched for more than a year. This is a beginning of course. So I might go further maybe consider having only one vacuum but certainly not zero vacuums.
Wow!! So proud of you for getting rid of your stuff! I does get liberating and addicting too. (I started this process myself almost 4 years ago and I love my life now owning waaayyy less). The ultimate test is to see how long you can keep this streak for without falling into the temptation to buy replacement stuff. Not the stuff animals.....they’re way too cute, never!! 😉
im so proud of you getting rid of "stuff" and declutering..it feels great! can you believe some people put all of their junk into storage and pay $200 a month to store crap that they will never use...I hate clutter!! i simply load up my car and drop everything off at goodwill
Yes I believe it. I see it all the time. =D
Please make a video of what you sold and reason why you want to get rid of them
I have a list of stuff I sold... most of it are duplicates and things I never use for more than 1 year. It will be different for each person.
I understand there is a market for "used" underwear. Consider it.
LOOOOL Not from a guy
I saw it on TH-cam so it must be true. He claimed he had an ebay account.
seriously ?
Huh... naw, doesn't seem appropriate for me.
. you are on the right track. To hell with materialism.
The peas are precious!
=D Well, if you like them, I'll keep them around.... for now.
That's great. I'm doing the same at the moment. Trying to sell everything within a year. Everything! Already sold off 4k worth of stuff. It's very liberating and zen. Also donated a ton of stuff and threw away a bunch of stuff. Plan to live with 3 bags of stuff. Big plans in the future :).
sflxn ... wow impressed... I’ve just started on this path and want to get rid of EVERYTHING... don’t need or want anything anymore... want to move back to fla to b w family and live in a rv. It’s just me soooo I been moving towards this lifestyle.
how about down sizing your house for a smaller one?
That is a very possible option when I reduce the things I own.
Do you have any video guide of good way of selling the items? Not so long ago i've realized how much clutter my family has. If i won't be able to sell some of the stuff, atleast it could find some different use or be donated to people in need.
Yes, I did a video on Facebook Marketplace last week.
All you really need in this day and age is a good computer and phone. Everything else is not necessary and will not improve your quality of life significantly.
Interesting thought on that. How deep do you want to go with it right?
No!!! Don’t sell any of the plushies. They’re half the reason why I come here.
Oh boy. I will keep them then. =D
My friend has the exact same peas on her desk also. They’re a popular item.
Yep. Did it 3 times whenever I move d from country to country. Every next time I have less. And it feels good.
I think those who move to another country have to do it. Many never do just like myself.
@@BeatTheBush I guess it is different. But nevertheless, starting fresh and with less stuff is always liberating because we realise how little we need to live and be happy
I have never felt more free than the day I left the US with a backpack after selling everything.
Really??I thought USA was the country of freedom!!Cheers from Greece!
@@dreamtheater-eu7xd Free to pay as much as possible, for EVERYTHING. ;)
Stuff... how did it get this way? Many people just go with the herd acquiring stuff as they make you believe you should.
@@BeatTheBush Not sure BTB, It definately is a herd mentality. If you don't follow the herd, you are ostracized as not being normal. I think there are quite a few of us who are not a part of the herd and are on a different path.
Noooo don’t sell your buddies!!! They are mascots for your channel. 😢
Again... no selling stuffed animals. XD
Perfect timing, I'm minimizing now. Problem is that I have a lot of things, yes like paper shredders, that worth $20 to me but people are not going to pay more than $10 for a used one. eBay fees, paypal fees and shipping will eat up all the proceeds nevermind the time it takes for me to pack and drop it off the post office. As for craigslist, do people really want to travel and meet strangers for a $10 item?
I sold my paper shredder for $40. It is heavy so does better for local selling. Yes, people local will travel a few miles to get the item.
Thanks BTB. What I'm trying to figure out is where do you draw the line, to sell or to toss. Just not in me to throw out a functioning item, but do want to Marie Kondo my house.
Don't draw it too deep at first. Just sell items you do not use to get yourself started. Haven't used for 3 years at first.. .then 2 then 1. Then maybe 6 months, etc.
How much for the boxster?
It probably goes for $6000 right now for similar miles. But I'm not selling it because I use it as transportation.
How much for the peas?
Vote is, the peas doesn't go.
Can you put a price on peas?
Hey BTB, what are your thoughts on purchasing collectibles or goods and reselling on eBay as a a side gig? Does that investment go against a honey badger philosophy because it's not liquid/ and things sit around for awhile? Thanks for the video!
If you're reselling, it is natural to have a stock of products. You just wont have the least amount of stuff. Having a stock of stuff weighs in on your freedom as well. Potential for theft and difficulty in picking up and move anywhere.
BTB, do you know anything about the Amazon Prime signature card from case? And does the Amazon Prime signature card falls into Chase 5/24 rules? Hit, me up? Thanks!
I did a video about that some time about about the benefits. Yes, it is issued by chase so there is 5/24 rule.
@@BeatTheBush , the Amazon card is an Amazon product, meaning its a Amazon card right? Just like US bank using the amex logo, but doesn't mean its a amex card? I was gonna apply for the Amazon signature card ,just needed confirmation on the 5/24 thats all. Fuck! Im still confuse??????🤔🤔🤔
How much do you want for the Kite?
I don't have a kite.
@@BeatTheBush 0:35
I think that is a music sheet stand.
Thanks. I used your advice and got more from an job offer than I expected.
Nice one! I get a kick out of that. =D
You've reached the point I'm at now, 30 years before I did. You are so far ahead of your time
My ego is sooo much bigger due to you comment. I appreciate it although not good for my ego.
Iv'e been watching you for a year at least and found out today I am not subscribed to your channel. I subscribed today. Just imagine how many others are like me out there. Ok, you have replied to my crappy comments in the past, I hope you get this one though because it's serious. What is an audio book found on TH-cam I can listen to at work that you would recommend?
Living minimalist helps to free your mind too! Nice video!
Love the videos man, minimalism has been a big thing for me this year. Looking forward to more content
Same. Like something to strive for.
#SaveThePeas
what app do you use to sell ur stuff?
Facebook marketplace was used to sell $1400 of stuff so far in 3 weeks.
Love the idea of what you're doing and would love to see more updates on it. Perhaps I should start working through some of my collections which have been losing their meaning to me over the years. Thanks BTB
Just do it lightly at first. It worked for me.
I've done this a few times, very liberating. I was happy to see everything go. I try to pair my stuff down to things I use daily.
I need to do that myself.
Not everything but got rid of most of my things! Feels great.
You sold it on ebay or Facebook market place?
Have you ever considered moving into a smaller house and or an r.v.? You can probably sell your place for a profit & buy a cheaper home somewhere else in a neighboring state or cheaper area of California. I'm from San Jose & am looking to relocate to another county or State with my girlfriend & son because we can't really buy property out here. We want the advantages of home ownership, and your videos will help me along the way for sure! 🏡
Perhaps after I sell more things and reduce my possessions so that I can move easily. I might go rent anywhere else in the world and rent out this one. But of course, selling stuff takes time and it is accelerated by me using this new platform.
@@BeatTheBush Nice, good luck with your ventures! Every single day is a brand new slate & you have the paint brush!! Renting out your place to a good friend or family would be great!
What do you meant, when you say "Focus on important things", what are important things ?
Self contemplation is pretty important to me. Being the best self you can be is another.
@@BeatTheBush ok, thank you for reply ...
I have attachment for some of my art products, stuff I haven't use in at least a year. Will be moving soon, so now I'm motivated. Thank you for addressing this topic.
=D I have plenty of things I don't use frequently and probably will never use. Once a year is not enough to keep the item to me. Realizing this is a huge hurdle.
Do you have a video on how to sell your things or can reccomend one? I collect all kinds of stuff that should really go. Thanks in advance.
Yes, I juts made one a few days ago. th-cam.com/video/9PDYZkeG_aI/w-d-xo.html
Hi BeatTheBush. I recommend that you read the book "Goodbye, Things" by Fumio Sasaki. You will understand why it feels so good to get rid of these things.
Do you still have your guitar?
I still have way too many things but its getting pretty barren!
During my last move, I had to leave behind so so many things...if I would have done what you are saying now, back then, I could have possibly made plenty of funds. But...I was so rushed that had to donate or throw away. The upside...it was given to worthy people that helped me and really streamlined. I will make time to go thru all the other things I kept and see if I really need them...I have more free time now....No one depends on me now. lol.
Glad to see that I am not the only one.
Yea man, agreed. I used to collect dvd's and videogames back in the day. Like 7 years ago. Then one day I decided to sell everything. I felt so good to have less thing attached to my life. I have a co-worker that does the same thing and nothing that I say will change his mindset. I told him to watch this video but I doubt his mind would change.
Dvds are all pretty worthless now. At least videogames are worth a little. Some a lot.
@@BeatTheBush Yup. I sold everything. The only thing that I still have and use sometimes is my gaming pc. I will sell it some point this year. I want to move out of this sedentary kind of life and spent more time out and at the gym. Like you said, when you live in a place that is not cluttered you feel much better. Also it's much easier to clean too.
To the point of almost no cleaning is needed. Everything is flat!
this is great im currently attempting this myself. i binge watched tons of videos yesterday about simple living and i have way to many things. i know the feeling with the game consoles. i have a huge collection of old games because they have great memories but i dont actually use them anymore.
I tried playing an old game I had a great memory but felt it was a waste of time to attempt the same difficulty. Here's a trick.. if you want to relive it... just watch a TH-cam video on someone playing it, it was enough for me to 'relive' it.
GOOD VIDEO, BUT YOU SHOULD GIVE SPECIFIC INFORMATION HOW PEOPLE CAN SELL THEIR ITEMS. I HEARD YOU SAY FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE. WHERE ELSE???
Craigslist, LetGo or Offer Up app, garage sale, consignment shops, pawn shop, your local Pennysaver newspaper, eBay, Amazon, Mercari.......
Yes yes yes....ive been trying to share this kind of odd phenomenon for the last five years. After years of chasing “the amercian dream” which seemed to be explained through owning lots of stuff. I too was in a way scared of getting rid of “stuff”. So five years ago my wife and I sold nearly everything we had beyond the basics. As we sold each item it was as if the actual weight of the item was being taken off of us. So today I have come to the realization that the more stuff we have, even if we own it, adds a level of stress, anxiety, and weight to us. We have recently been discussing our dishes even. Do we need a cabinet full of cups and plates....or would a simple 8 place set be sufficient? We did this with clothing about 6 months ago. Came up with a reasonable list of necessity, kind of like a list we would pack for leaving on a one week trip. Took into consideration the seasons. Soon realized how little you really need. Most of the clothing we didnt even wear anyway....so why have 15 or 20 different shirts. I now have two pairs of jeans, two pairs of casual non-denim pants, couple long sleeve button shirts, couple short sleeve button shirts, couple tee shirts, couple suits. Etc. You get the idea. Even this list is more than absolutely necessary, but my closet sure is organized and clean now. And if I consider buying another shirt, I first think about which one I will get rid of as a replacement.
Are you planning to become a full time old Monk.... heading towards Himalayas...
I does seem that way but I think I cannot get there fully.
Oh No!!! Don't sell the pea 😣😥😫
Don't sell the mascots! I saw a music stand back there... Are you selling that or do you play an instrument?
I use the music stand to hold my tablet sometimes. So it is being used.
I did this a while ago and deeply regret it, I sold a lot of cool stuff and I had to buy everything again.
then you sold the wrong stuff XD
LOL
We live and we learn. ( :
Why did you have to rebuy? You needed to use it or as display?
@@BeatTheBush great question
I even throw away brand new things to the garbage.
I can not have mess, things that don't belong.
Nothing is sacred. Will never be a hoarder or dirty person.
Enjoy cleaning, dusting, organizing, polishing, moping, etc.
Enjoy clean, tidy spaces.
Have what's necessary. Learned material things are nice, but nothing is more important than peace of mind. If we as a married couple want something, first we save in order to pay cash.
Once we pay off credit cards, will cut them.
That's more advanced a level than I am at right now. Still selling away my things.
Search for Kon mari method,
She is a Japanese organization expert. There are tons of TH-cam videos that will show you easily how to implement it.
Once you get rid of stuff. You will feel lighter and liberated.
Wow, this is interesting. When I lived in LA, there was this Asian couple who lived in my complex. I noticed that they would take stuff out and throw it in the dumpster...good stuff, I would go "diving", if you will, and found a perfectly good food processor (worth 40-50 bucks), and once I found this nice wooden rolling butcher block. New in the store, it would have been more than $200. I got a lot of use out of it. Several other cheaper, yet perfectly good and useful items that I would have had to purchase with my hard earned money. Yet these folks were of the mindset that it was simply time to move on. I need to take a harder look at that.
Some people earn a lot and discarding things of some small value might be very valuable to others. They have a mindset that it just isn't worth their time and it might be true actually. Earning $10,000/hr?