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The more things you get the less happy you are, they are like a burden you carry with you, or rather stay home as carrying them would be too heavy. When I was i
by onreact-com 17y ago
The more things you get the less happy you are, they are like a burden you carry with you, or rather stay home as carrying them would be too heavy.
When I was in college I got my first laptop. Before I could leave my room door and windows open all day, after that I had to watch things closely. Instead of socializing I "was online".
"Every thing you own, owns you" to cite Tyler Durden.
- ekanes 17y agoI find this truth most oppressive when traveling. Leaving the laptop at home relieves the heaviness of worry that someone will steal it, and it's easier to leave work behind if you're so inclined. You're free.
- yalurker 17y ago"The things you own, end up owning you" is the actual quote. I agree that there is a lot of truth to the notion. The more you own, the less mobile you are.
- maneesh 17y agoThat's why this year, my 13 month journey in the eastern hemisphere is being done with a single carry on bag. Nothing owned, nothing owning me :)