If i buy something at can serve a purpose, or it's going to amplify or enhance my experience of life. And if not, i have to be honest with myself, and i have to leave it on the shelf. The wait for rule: If something costs more than 30 dollars, i wait 30 hours to buy it now. We're forsaking our needs in order to get what we want right now. In his own life, Rin says he has found that cutting coupons actually encourages more spending.
The Minimalists discuss ten ideal ways to simplify our lives, and they answer the following questions:
Where do we best start our decluttering odyssey? (02:01)
What is “setting the stage”? (13:23)
What is the “true cost” of an item? (21:06)
What two ways do you recommend to save money on every purchase? (24:53)
What platforms have you found reliable for selling unwanted items? (33:58)
How do we effect positive change in our city’s policies regarding architectural aesthetics? (42:33)
What is “wabi-sabi”? (42:58)
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