Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that my new book, Things That Matter, is finally here. I put my heart into it, and I can’t wait to share it with you. You can pick up a copy at www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676394/things-that-matter-by-joshua-becker/
I’ve been reading your new book, of course I knew I would like it! I have been following your ways for a few years now! I am so Happy I found your channel! I have been removing a lot of things I have been hanging on for so long because I had a hard time letting go. The more I let go of things the more I want to keep on going. The most important things I have let go are toxic relationships! Lots of clothing giving to programs to allow others to use what I no longer need, most things are gently used!
1. Owning Less Possessions 2. Remove Unhealthy habits 3. Remove Unhealthy Foods 4. Subtract Processes at Work 5. Spend Less 6. Walkaway from Unhealthy Relationships 7. Limit the Number of Goals 8. Limit Amount of Social Obligations 9. Fewer Words are better. Speak Wisely.
4:07 - I was hyperinsulinemic, and EVERY doctor and nutritionist wanted to ADD medicines and this food and that food. Pro tip: I subtracted FOOD! I used to always eat a pretty good portion of meat, and I would then eat "all day long" and eat cookies and drink a 500 ml Mexican Coke (I mention the country because the Cokes from country to country have different formulae), &c. So, along with subtracting refined carbs and sugar, I subtracted TWO meals per day, and some days I subtract a day or two from my week of eating. This subtraction then subtracted my insulin levels and blood glucose. In a mere three months of "sticking to it"; I have reversed my Type 2 diabetes, lost 11 kgs, and sleep apnea. I feel kind of bad because I did ADD more sleep to my life, but that's a good thing! Thanks Joshua ... partly your videos of minimalist forced me to see that even food could be minimalised as well. God bless the Becker family forever!
As I age, I let go of many more stored possessions. I'm in my 70s and probably am not going to need skis or heavy power saws henceforth! I have found younger folks who will help me clean out my storage buildings and are delighted to take these things off my hands for personal use or to add to their flea marketing sales. I don't recall ever regretting giving these things away or needing them afterwards.
So true! The go-to solution to clutter is fancy organization or a system right? When the simplest solution is to own less so that you don't even need a system.
In the 1990's I took a class from some really smart Russian scientists on problem solving. In their system the first step was called "trimming". Can this problem part or issue be eliminated all together was their question. I've used this step in 100's of meetings working in a manufacturing business. Some of the best advice I had in my life, including my personal life. Add to that advise is to solve the root cause of problems rather than treating symptoms and you can improve almost any bad situation.
On my way to downsizing I find less is truly more ! Less chaos, and less to care for. It's like my mindset switched at some point and I'm finding it easier to let go of the unnecessary things. Thank you for your videos and guidance
I started doing this about 10 years ago. One day I simply realized I didn’t need the stress of that person in my life. And more importantly that I was not required to interact with them.
Algebra comes from the Arabic word "جبارة" or "jabara" ... "al jabr", which means "to consolidate". So even in the 9th century, a mathematician in Bagdad was finding a way to simplify elaborate squared functions like solving triangles, &c. The idea of turning tirangles into 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 gave rise to sundials and eventually our clocks, which are nothing more than a "timing device" and gears (circular levers). Simple, simple, simple!
Wow, I’m impressed with the way you described human behaviour in adding rather than subtracting. I do believe that minimalism and spiritualism are inseparable and in fact one can’t exist without the other. 🙏🏻
I agree with you but I know people who are minimalists and they spend plenty of money on travelling, hobbies or accumulating money in the bank instead .... and they are 0 spiritual. Tricky...
Great video. It really got me rethinking my lifestyle. Lockdown never became time for stillness for me. It became renovations and work commitments and extra jobs and I'm run down and burned out. Lockdown declared here in Victoria Australia today and I'm actually strangely enough on bed rest. Sometimes the Lord needs to really nudge us for us to see through the world's crazy expectations and our own ridiculous ones too. Thank you for your message.
Very interesting! Subtracting the many complications in my life has lead to simplicity and more relaxation. Thanks for the list of areas to consider.. There are definitely more areas in my life that could use some subtracting.
This makes so much sense, and really hits home in my current situation. I’ve been thinking about adding habits to my life to improve my life, but after hearing this and doing some thinking I think the simplest and more effective approach will be to remove things and habits. Thanks!
This was great to hear. I think societal peer pressure pushes us to always be comparing our lives to others, which in turn leads to the "additions" constantly. It's eye opening to look at subtraction as a way to find the peace and gratitude in your life, which is what you are really seeking when you constantly need to add things to your life.
I really like the point about using less words. Im pretty good at wording my emails efficiently but I struggle with finding words and I tend to repeat myself a lot or ramble in conversation
Great subject. I had never looked at problems (consciously) like this. Looking forward to applying subtraction to my life. Thanks for introducing it to me & others.
This came at the most perfect time! Looking at storage solutions for rooms being rearranged. Time to remove instead of just shuffle/organize it all. Thank you!
Thank you wake up call less is more in art never thought about it for my life Will be home soon going Start small and watch your videos Great channel And the fact that you live this life give me hope
Your advice is golden your manner of speaking is not cluttered with advertisements or such. Can you please address for us the feeling of, "losing money" when we give something away (we no longer need yet) has monetary value to it.
🙎🏻♀️This holidays I just spent a few weeks in a tiny house. It reminded me of when I was a student. For those who do not know it is necessary to try the experiment. The only thing that seems essential to you is SPACE 🌳so if you absolutely want to live in a tiny house, you must have a large garden or a large lot or be located next to a green space or a park.🌳🌳🌳🌳 Not to mention that many people will live their entire lives in a tiny house and not necessarily by choice.
Love the emphasis on habits, and removing unhealthy repeated things in your life that add stress or drag you down! Makes so much more room in your life for what you truly value! 😊
I really needed to hear this today. This really woke me up. Thank you for making a difference in the world. I've seen most of your videos and this is one of the best. I will surely watch this over and over again.
The rich stay rich by spending like the poor and investing without stopping and the poor stay poor by spending like the rich yet not Investing like the rich.
In software project management we were taught the same idea, project managers tend to put more people on a late project to help finish faster, but they end up adding more variables and delays
When you wrote this article in your blog several weeks ago, it really helped advance my thinking. It's great to have this as a video too. Thanks for sharing this great concept!
I needed to hear this. Hopefully, I can apply these principles. The clutter makes me feel overwhelmed at times, yet I continue to buy items that I don’t even remember I’ve purchased. 🤷🏼♀️ The joy of ‘the find’ is always short lived. I admire the simplicity of a minimalist lifestyle. Just so far from making this my reality.
As you are decluttering you will find that the joy of removing items is as real and more long-lasting than the joy of the find. It is like the joy of having a fit and healthy body rather than that overstuffed feeling when eating more than you should.
Linda Bourcet gave a great answer. I’ve always had the desire to live more simply. Hubby likes his stuff. This summer I started following Joshua Becker, The Minimal Mom and ClutterBug. I’ve watched others. However, I’ve decided my go to videos are the three that I mentioned. Good Luck.
@@lindavanderhoef7674 I really appreciate your taking the time to reply with some other TH-cam links to help me along my journey towards freedom from this hold in me.
One of the best videos I've seen on TH-cam in a long time. So good, I had to share it with my sister! I love that you added the notion that we need to be of service to others without expecting anything in return, that could easily have been overlooked in the video, but you didn't!! Well done, you👏!
I love the concept there are many diets out there. Yet, just remove unhealthy as simple as that 😊 thank you soo much for all your videos i love them all. God bless. Shehnaz Ahmad. Tour Guide Johannesburg South Africa 🇿🇦
Yet, from having eaten unhealthily in the past, extra fermented food and probiotics can help bring the intestinal biome back into balance (thereby reducing cravings), along with vitamin B complex to get the most energy out of the food we eat, helps the transition.
At first I didn’t understand the difference between minimalism and decluttering. I’m starting to get it now after watching decluttering videos. People declutter but they still have way too much stuff. I feel like they get rid of a little bit of stuff but just reorganize it. Great videos!!
I really find your videos thought provoking and interesting but got to admit I also see them to marvel about your incredibly gorgeous and abundant hair!
There’s almost nothing you can buy that can give you more freedom , but there are things you can get rid of that will. i seen this today guys ,,,,so true
A great video as always🦋. When I compared minimalism with village life, it is similar to that, where the other people nearby leading the same kind of simple life we get motivated further and feel satisfied with what we have. Growing our own food and as Mahatma Gandhiji said weaving our own sustainable clothes makes environment a safer place to dwell🌏.
So true re goals, social expectations and words I like the saying less talking more listening The best thing I learned from this clip was the term and concept subtractive transformation I love learning something new You did well to keep this one under ten minutes well done Another good clip 😀
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Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that my new book, Things That Matter, is finally here. I put my heart into it, and I can’t wait to share it with you. You can pick up a copy at www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676394/things-that-matter-by-joshua-becker/
I’ve been reading your new book, of course I knew I would like it! I have been following your ways for a few years now! I am so Happy I found your channel! I have been removing a lot of things I have been hanging on for so long because I had a hard time letting go. The more I let go of things the more I want to keep on going. The most important things I have let go are toxic relationships! Lots of clothing giving to programs to allow others to use what I no longer need, most things are gently used!
1. Owning Less Possessions
2. Remove Unhealthy habits
3. Remove Unhealthy Foods
4. Subtract Processes at Work
5. Spend Less
6. Walkaway from Unhealthy Relationships
7. Limit the Number of Goals
8. Limit Amount of Social Obligations
9. Fewer Words are better. Speak Wisely.
Thank you
Lucy - Thanks so much for the list!!!❤️❤️
Thank you
4:07 - I was hyperinsulinemic, and EVERY doctor and nutritionist wanted to ADD medicines and this food and that food.
Pro tip: I subtracted FOOD!
I used to always eat a pretty good portion of meat, and I would then eat "all day long" and eat cookies and drink a 500 ml Mexican Coke (I mention the country because the Cokes from country to country have different formulae), &c.
So, along with subtracting refined carbs and sugar, I subtracted TWO meals per day, and some days I subtract a day or two from my week of eating.
This subtraction then subtracted my insulin levels and blood glucose.
In a mere three months of "sticking to it"; I have reversed my Type 2 diabetes, lost 11 kgs, and sleep apnea.
I feel kind of bad because I did ADD more sleep to my life, but that's a good thing!
Thanks Joshua ... partly your videos of minimalist forced me to see that even food could be minimalised as well. God bless the Becker family forever!
Great job!!
@@suedee994 Thanks, Suzanne! Joshua è l'uomo! HAHA!!!
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. Antoine de Saint-Exupery
As I age, I let go of many more stored possessions. I'm in my 70s and probably am not going to need skis or heavy power saws henceforth! I have found younger folks who will help me clean out my storage buildings and are delighted to take these things off my hands for personal use or to add to their flea marketing sales. I don't recall ever regretting giving these things away or needing them afterwards.
So true! The go-to solution to clutter is fancy organization or a system right? When the simplest solution is to own less so that you don't even need a system.
💯
In the 1990's I took a class from some really smart Russian scientists on problem solving. In their system the first step was called "trimming". Can this problem part or issue be eliminated all together was their question. I've used this step in 100's of meetings working in a manufacturing business. Some of the best advice I had in my life, including my personal life.
Add to that advise is to solve the root cause of problems rather than treating symptoms and you can improve almost any bad situation.
Instead of buying more boxes, baskets and filing systems to organize our stuff, why don’t we just get rid of most of our stuff?
Brilliant as always. Should be taught at schools .
“There is power in rest & solitude…” ahhhhh yes. Great video! Ty!
This is a true minimalist.. No ads that drives consumerism and clouding people's minds on his videos!❤
On my way to downsizing I find less is truly more ! Less chaos, and less to care for. It's like my mindset switched at some point and I'm finding it easier to let go of the unnecessary things. Thank you for your videos and guidance
I wish I had back all those hours of "creative" meetings that got in the way of our team actually being creative.
We shouldn’t be surprised by these studies, we have been trained by society that we need more than less. May GOD help us
I throw sale papers and catalogs away as soon as they come in the mail. Sometimes, we just need to avoid temptation.
I subtracted people, best decision ever.
me too glad i did it , should have done it years ago ....
🙌🏼🙌🏼 yes! Here is to removing toxic people from our lives.
@@ZumieZumes i need to remove a couple more to be honest
I started doing this about 10 years ago. One day I simply realized I didn’t need the stress of that person in my life. And more importantly that I was not required to interact with them.
Me too! " so called friends" stressed me out..now I only have 2 friends that I enjoy socializing with, thats it.
Great video! In keeping with the principle of this message, I love how there are no ads in your videos!! ❤️
Very little added to life, materially, will ultimately change it for the better. Instead, seek wisdom and experience that enriches your spirit.
One of your best videos. Thanks for keeping the content substantive, brief, and valuable. 👍🏻
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Je m'n aime, ça!
Algebra comes from the Arabic word "جبارة" or "jabara" ... "al jabr", which means "to consolidate".
So even in the 9th century, a mathematician in Bagdad was finding a way to simplify elaborate squared functions like solving triangles, &c.
The idea of turning tirangles into 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 gave rise to sundials and eventually our clocks, which are nothing more than a "timing device" and gears (circular levers).
Simple, simple, simple!
Wow, I’m impressed with the way you described human behaviour in adding rather than subtracting. I do believe that minimalism and spiritualism are inseparable and in fact one can’t exist without the other. 🙏🏻
I agree with you but I know people who are minimalists and they spend plenty of money on travelling, hobbies or accumulating money in the bank instead .... and they are 0 spiritual. Tricky...
Great video. It really got me rethinking my lifestyle. Lockdown never became time for stillness for me. It became renovations and work commitments and extra jobs and I'm run down and burned out. Lockdown declared here in Victoria Australia today and I'm actually strangely enough on bed rest. Sometimes the Lord needs to really nudge us for us to see through the world's crazy expectations and our own ridiculous ones too. Thank you for your message.
Robyn-Maree penny . Hello friend! It's nice meeting you I'm George and what are you names?
@@user-nc3fm3ee1g My name is Robyn-Maree, George.
@@robyn-mareepenny2926 Wow! you have a very nice name and I am so happy to meet you. Where do you live?
@@user-nc3fm3ee1g our family lives in Australia
@Robyn-Marie Perry Food for thought. Hope you're well.
Simplicity and less is more. In the US, we have so much abundance and sometimes this can cause problems
You’re great, Joshua! You helped me changed my perspectives and priorities in life! Thank you, Joshua❤️
Very interesting! Subtracting the many complications in my life has lead to simplicity and more relaxation. Thanks for the list of areas to consider.. There are definitely more areas in my life that could use some subtracting.
This makes so much sense, and really hits home in my current situation. I’ve been thinking about adding habits to my life to improve my life, but after hearing this and doing some thinking I think the simplest and more effective approach will be to remove things and habits. Thanks!
Easily one of my favorite videos you'd done so far. 🙌🏼
Subtracting to solve a problem is a better solution, brilliant!
This was great to hear. I think societal peer pressure pushes us to always be comparing our lives to others, which in turn leads to the "additions" constantly. It's eye opening to look at subtraction as a way to find the peace and gratitude in your life, which is what you are really seeking when you constantly need to add things to your life.
I really like the point about using less words. Im pretty good at wording my emails efficiently but I struggle with finding words and I tend to repeat myself a lot or ramble in conversation
Very inspirational. “Simplify your schedule” especially hit home for me.
Minimizing screen time also bring productive work.
This is probably my favorite video on his channel, very much appreciated and will put to use 🙌🏽
Great subject. I had never looked at problems (consciously) like this. Looking forward to applying subtraction to my life. Thanks for introducing it to me & others.
@liz It makes perfect sense! Life gets too complicated.
This came at the most perfect time! Looking at storage solutions for rooms being rearranged. Time to remove instead of just shuffle/organize it all. Thank you!
Need to put this on repeat. So so so good.
Every boss needs to watch this!
Thank you wake up call less is more in art never thought about it for my life Will be home soon going Start small and watch your videos Great channel And the fact that you live this life give me hope
Your advice is golden your manner of speaking is not cluttered with advertisements or such.
Can you please address for us the feeling of, "losing money" when we give something away (we no longer need yet) has monetary value to it.
🙎🏻♀️This holidays I just spent a few weeks in a tiny house.
It reminded me of when I was a student.
For those who do not know it is necessary to try the experiment.
The only thing that seems essential to you is SPACE
🌳so if you absolutely want to live in a tiny house, you must have a large garden or a large lot or be located next to a green space or a park.🌳🌳🌳🌳
Not to mention that many people will live their entire lives in a tiny house and not necessarily by choice.
Love the emphasis on habits, and removing unhealthy repeated things in your life that add stress or drag you down! Makes so much more room in your life for what you truly value! 😊
I appreciate your consistency. Your approach makes sense and I believe if we live this way- we will live in a better meaningful world. Thanks 🙏🏻
Love this!!! Thank you so very much!!! Am decluttering and it makes me soooo happy!!!
Thanks for mentioning work processes. I forget about that, but I'm in a position where I can really affect this for my company. Thank you!
This is brilliant! I love it, and I want to remember it. I also need to share it with my 24 year old son.
Louisa Emmons • wow that's great
I really needed to hear this today. This really woke me up. Thank you for making a difference in the world. I've seen most of your videos and this is one of the best. I will surely watch this over and over again.
Agree!!!!
Confusions of the psychology of simplistic life! Thank you for your invaluable advice, bless you and your family ❤️
The rich stay rich by spending like the poor and investing without stopping and the poor stay poor by spending like the rich yet not Investing like the rich.
ACCURATELY SPOKEN 💯
This could be the wisest word I've heard you got my points👍🏻
@@puppy.t2602 Do you know we've got to see people remain poor and not being millionaire due to Ignorance of Investing that saddens me.
@@depeng1227 Not because of Ignorance, it's just because of the high rate of unproductive brokers in the market.
Wow I'm surprised someone just mentioned expert Mrs Pamela Kay Weaver
‘Speak a good word or remain silent’ Prophet Muhammed (saw)
This just zapped into my time line. Great video Joshua! 😃
Awesome! Thank you!
I love your videos. I recently discovered minimalism and have been really enjoying listening to your content whilst decluttering. Thank you!
In software project management we were taught the same idea, project managers tend to put more people on a late project to help finish faster, but they end up adding more variables and delays
When you wrote this article in your blog several weeks ago, it really helped advance my thinking. It's great to have this as a video too. Thanks for sharing this great concept!
Cristina. Hello friend! It's nice meeting you I'm George and what are you names?
Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Just what I needed to hear right now.
I needed to hear this. Hopefully, I can apply these principles. The clutter makes me feel overwhelmed at times, yet I continue to buy items that I don’t even remember I’ve purchased. 🤷🏼♀️ The joy of ‘the find’ is always short lived. I admire the simplicity of a minimalist lifestyle. Just so far from making this my reality.
As you are decluttering you will find that the joy of removing items is as real and more long-lasting than the joy of the find. It is like the joy of having a fit and healthy body rather than that overstuffed feeling when eating more than you should.
Linda Bourcet gave a great answer. I’ve always had the desire to live more simply. Hubby likes his stuff. This summer I started following Joshua Becker, The Minimal Mom and ClutterBug. I’ve watched others. However, I’ve decided my go to videos are the three that I mentioned. Good Luck.
Sending good vibes on your journey! 🌟
@@lindabourcet1349 Thank you. Your reply makes such good sense.
@@lindavanderhoef7674 I really appreciate your taking the time to reply with some other TH-cam links to help me along my journey towards freedom from this hold in me.
Mom used to say "the less you have, the less you want" :)
I really love the way you explain and help us with your vídeos Tks from Brazil.
One of the best videos I've seen on TH-cam in a long time. So good, I had to share it with my sister! I love that you added the notion that we need to be of service to others without expecting anything in return, that could easily have been overlooked in the video, but you didn't!! Well done, you👏!
Your video came just in time....I was starting to shop online....thanks !
Amazing! The power of subtraction never struck my mind so strongly. Thank you for sharing the reasearch information.
I love the concept there are many diets out there. Yet, just remove unhealthy as simple as that 😊 thank you soo much for all your videos i love them all.
God bless.
Shehnaz Ahmad.
Tour Guide
Johannesburg
South Africa
🇿🇦
Yet, from having eaten unhealthily in the past, extra fermented food and probiotics can help bring the intestinal biome back into balance (thereby reducing cravings), along with vitamin B complex to get the most energy out of the food we eat, helps the transition.
Great insight ! Never thought of it this way. That Lego example is on point .Much respect from India 🇮🇳.
At first I didn’t understand the difference between minimalism and decluttering.
I’m starting to get it now after watching decluttering videos.
People declutter but they still have way too much stuff.
I feel like they get rid of a little bit of stuff but just reorganize it.
Great videos!!
Fascinating, less truly is more.
So good I listened twice.
I really find your videos thought provoking and interesting but got to admit I also see them to marvel about your incredibly gorgeous and abundant hair!
There’s almost nothing you can buy that can give you more freedom , but there are things you can get rid of that will. i seen this today guys ,,,,so true
I think that is why the federal government is so bloated and out of control!
This video is absolutely brilliant! I want to share it with everyone I know. Thank you, Joshua!
Simplify one's life. I really appreciate this video. I've been giving items away and it has been rewarding.
Very useful achievable tips. Your advice is always very grounding and calming.
Great video. #8 is a great argument for full rest on Sabbath.
God bless you for your service to humankind
Yours is one of the most valuable channels on TH-cam. Thank you.
Cheers, I actually wrote out this ridiculous goal list, I think I will substract it, and will work on one thing at a time.
WOW!!! Love the concept , loking forward to apply it in all arenas .... Thanks a lot 💚💚💚
As a teacher, I watched more binders coming into my room, went to more inservice meetings. Very draining.
retired 4 years ago (therapist)….. miss nothing about the toxic systems
@@maggiefletcherscuriouscelt4199 Neither do I. US Ed. needs to be reinvented and go back to civilized , moral, old days.
Idea for a vid: Food minimalism and how buying and storing (or hoarding) bulk foods hurts our finances and our bodies. :)
Thank you Josh.
Thank you for sharing , I’ve read your books and implemented so many learnings in my daily life.
Hi. Love your videos.
Thanks for the kind words Evelyn.
Love this video! Watched it twice!
Love this content, makes so much sense. Thank you 😊
This is super wise. Thank you. You are very inspiring 👌
Wonderful video....very true and inspiring...thank you for such amazing insight!
Great words. The Bible talks about saying less also… in a lot of places.
Agree.. & i think he got a vlog abt.that.....Christian as a .minimalist..........Jesus telling us to be a minimalist
@@weikean8990 amen. Do not be of this world! It’s hard sometimes. For me, the harder things and times get the closer to the Lord I’m trying to be.
Very good and useful message. 🙏🏼. Thank you Joshua.
Thank you Joshua, for sharing your observations and research. Love, blessings, perfect health to you and your family good man !👍🏼🙏🏼🥰
So many wise words. Thank you.
Wonderful thought! Thank you
Engineers need to learn this tip! Lol! Thank you for another great video!👏😊
Thanks for watching.
And architects 😁
@@JoshuaBecker You're welcome!
Great comment!
This is super helpful and eye opening. Thank you for sharing ❤
thanks for this video full of wisdom king regards from France
Thank you!
Awesome, these qoutes mentioned are amazing. Keep it up, worth subbing
Ahh, very insightful and helpful information. Thank you.
A great video as always🦋.
When I compared minimalism with village life, it is similar to that, where the other people nearby leading the same kind of simple life we get motivated further and feel satisfied with what we have.
Growing our own food and as Mahatma Gandhiji said weaving our own sustainable clothes makes environment a safer place to dwell🌏.
So true re goals, social expectations and words
I like the saying less talking more listening
The best thing I learned from this clip was the term and concept subtractive transformation
I love learning something new
You did well to keep this one under ten minutes well done
Another good clip 😀
Good one!... thanks for your Insight.
so very wise ! thank you !