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I’ve noticed some minimalists go to the extremes of limiting items based on numbers. In a way it’s a bit of a luxury. Many people keep items or leftover stuff
by pers0n 3y ago
I’ve noticed some minimalists go to the extremes of limiting items based on numbers. In a way it’s a bit of a luxury.
Many people keep items or leftover stuff (one time use tools or extra glue, etc) because it saves money and time from having to drive to the store or order it online again incase they need it again. Those just incase items build up but they can end up being handy.
As someone that’s moved every year for like 6 yrs in a row, I sell about 95% stuff I don’t use but I still have a lot of things just in case that take up little space in junk drawer, etc. I think focusing on what you like and enjoy is better. Putting a hard round number on items is too much of a mental waste of time
- duxup 3y agoThe few hard core minimalists I’ve met are single, get paid well enough to buy whatever they wish… and their parents are all holding their old stuff at home. All extra luxuries that enable them to live minimalist type lifestyles, but it’s not quite the whole story.
- nonethewiser 3y agoI think its a bit different. When you can buy whatever you want, you realize stuff doesn’t really improve your life.
- ip26 3y agoHowever, not having to drive to Home Depot every single time you need a screwdriver does. As does having more than one bowl.
- mildchalupa 3y agoThat's the spirit. Everything is a single use item if you are rich enough.
- duxup 3y agoYou also can discard things easier… knowing they can be had at will later.
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