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What I failed to mention is not only about the stuff you own, but in general your relationship with material possessions. Before selling everything, I’d consta
by skwee357 2y ago
What I failed to mention is not only about the stuff you own, but in general your relationship with material possessions.
Before selling everything, I’d constantly worry about whether I should get a third monitor, maybe try a curved one, get a new keyboard, upgrade the TV, get a new kitchen appliance, replace the sofa, etc. There’s always “newer and better” for everything.
Nowadays, I don’t care anymore. I bought a TV because we like watching movies, but I don’t care about the technology or the next shiny thing. Same with my computer, I work on a 14” laptop for the past two years, and I no longer feel like I should chase a better or newer setup.
- deadbabe 2y agoThe point is that even though you’re not chasing material possessions, you’re still probably chasing something.
- skwee357 2y agoTrue, I do chase freedom (always did), mainly time freedom and financial freedom. I bet being able to spend time with the people I love the most is way more important that having the latest and greatest TV or fridge.
- lobsterthief 2y agoI spend time with the people I love and only buy a new TV or fridge when the old one breaks. I didn’t need to sell all my possessions to do that. But to each their own.
- handzhiev 2y agoYou may be surprised but the majority of people who own stuff do not worry whether they should get a third monitor or a new kitchen appliance. We just use some items and don't care much about them. If the TV breaks I'd look for a new one, but otherwise I don't care.
- lobsterthief 2y agoSame. The exception for me is tools, because I really enjoy building things and I own a house. I feel they’re inherently useful and I do research to ensure I get those that will last [nearly] a lifetime. I never buy a new tool because it’s new, only because the old one has become worn or broken.