Didn't know about EDC till now, wow. Well, when I'm not working, I have a small but plentyful backpack containing a battery pack, disinfectant (I use it before eating) and some tissues most of the time. Sometimes I also throw in a water bottle as well. In my pockets I carry my keys, my phone along with the headphones and my wallet.

Very Matt D’Avella circa 2018

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Hey man, that's an amazing video! Congrats!!!! Just one little adjustment: I really recommend reducing the background music a little. At the end of the video, I couldn't even listen to you. Regarding to the topic, I'm trying to reduce my digital life too... Unfortunately I'm very disorganized and the PARA method helped me a lot. Thanks

I'm a huge proponent for the PARA method. It makes it so much easier to organize everything. I'd say my biggest problem right now is that I have been addicted to saving things. Screenshotting things on Instagram, saving countless posts on Pinterest, starting yet another playlist on KZbin for that one topic I had interest in for a week. After I do all this though, I never look at them again almost ever. It's like I am addicted to the action of saving, but don't have a real reason to do so.

Really enjoyed this and I love your chill vibe. Been experimenting with PARA outside of notes and using it to organize my files on hard drives and in the cloud. So far so good.

My downloads folder can get pretty file but every once in a while I dump the older stuff in it into the trash. I’ve got my trash set to automatically delete files older than 30 days

Great video, Drew! Question at 0:33 - what keyboard is that and does it work with Mac? I miss those old-fashioned "REAL" keyboards. :)

I think you could have spent a little more time on cleaning up your computer in this video. BUT - there are DOZENS of those videos out there. If you're someone who struggles with a messy desktop or email inbox you should totally seek those out! But of course your video was awesome, too, Drew! Keep up the good work!

I discovered the PARA method a few months ago and it has really helped me declutter my laptop and my network storage devices. Great video you have here.

Anyone else leave their downloads folder filled to the brim? 🙋‍♂ I promise I won't judge you 😉

Glad I discovered your channel I can't wait to follow along

Gorgeous kitties!! 💖🐱💖🐱

How many tshirts do you normally have in each color? 😊

This is exactly what I’m looking for bro thank you!!

Nice EDC you got there! Simple and realistic.

I'm Alexandra, 25, work as a barista. My essentials are obviously my smartphone, keys, cardholder. Also I bring with me my swiss army knife, very handy in different situations. A foldable tote bag. It is light and no need to buy a bag for groceries which I tend to go buy after work. I usually also carry a water bottle and a pair of new contacts just in case.

I think you took inspiration from your cat !every day in black😊  

Hi Drew, first of all: thank you for sharing your thoughts. My early 20s are far away now, I‘m 58. 😉 Most of your „lessons“ are timeless. Unfortunately my english ist not so good to explain it in detail, but these lessons are a good starting point, a good compass. Some of these helped me through hard times, too. Hoping to hear/see you again. I think your new schedule for releases is a good decision! 🙋🏻‍♂️🇩🇪 Frank

What did your twenties teach you?

Good morning, Drew. As an old man, I see young people like you, and I'm given hope for this world's future. You're a man I'd be proud to call my son. Keep up the good work! Some points to your video. 1. You're smart in seeing that overspending is just folly. It's something I struggle with and I'd wager many people in our society, specifically our own country, battle with. As you mentioned, social media TARGETS our desires and even lies to us, telling us that we "need" things we really don't. I'd recommend checking out some books written by Dave Ramsey. He is a Christian author, but I know many people, regardless of their faith, have gone to him seeking financial freedom. May be worth looking at some of his videos, too. 2. Cherishing our loved ones. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Seems to me she raised a good son. I'll pray that you find solace. You mention taking care of yourself physically and mentally. I'd just like to contribute that we should also take care of ourselves spiritually. For me, as I grew stronger in my faith, many of the issues you mentioned in this video seemed to be handled easier for me. Of course, YMMV. I hope you have a great weekend, friend, and I look forward to your next video! Sorry for the lengthy response. :)

Nicely done, I like the minimalist style. Keep up the good work.

Keep up the good work and quality

Less than 1k subs and this production quality? You're gonna break through in no time. Great vid, keep it up!

Drawers are a trap, I always through random stuffs in them 😅. That's one of my first rules of minimalism: `Have as few drawers as possible` Great video btw

As a guy who was once super obsessed with fashion and worked in the fashion industry for years, my style drastically changed. I wore mainly trendy clothing but now I'm a monochromatic minimalist who wears only purple. My whole life is purple now and I love it💜

Thanks for this video. What a wonderful leather band watch do you wear in this video? Beside the casio classic?

Thank you for this video. It helped me reflect on my calendar and commitments and I realised that I need to cancel some stuff to plan for a break and relax to avoid steering towards a burnout. My perfectionist mind had me working and studying non-stop for a long time. Need to slow down a bit

Ok but why do you call it minimalist? More then 2 pairs of pants is... That's just not minimalist, I'm sorry.

I loke your space , specially yor sofa .. so warmy 😍

Currently loving your videos and gave you a sub! Mind if you share a bit on what you did on your weight loss journey?

4:00 the cat is giving you judgmental looks😂 I decluttered some clothes recently and I’m trying to declutter books now so I can switch to a kindle! My space already feels so much nicer when I have less clothing.

What brand are the shoes?

Love the selection! Have you considered wearing something boxy? I believe it’ll suit your build better!

Great channel and nice videos!

Nice timeless basic pieces! My wardrobe is way bigger because I love dressing up but I buy less than in the past and only pieces that I truly like

Great video!

Great Vid Mate! ✌🏻Love Allbirds i'm using a tree dasher as my only sneaker its going strong since 1 1/2 years.

Matt, is that you? You look different 😜

Last month I went thru my clothes and got rid of lots and lots. I also had bought some new clothes(not as many as I deaccesioned) and found that I was going toward simpler cuts, less color and patterns. In a way, I'm looking to dress more in a monchromatic colorway. I don't know that I am a minimalist, but clothing is part of an apartment wide declutter I tackled first.

great! i need to declutter first... i have way too many clothes i never really wear.......

What does your minimalist wardrobe look like?

Not a fan of cluttering videos with loud, distracting music.

Hello, that was a nice video! I'd recommend refining the lighting, particularly if you're wearing glasses, as the shadows create some unusual patterns on your face. Content is a solid 10/10-I'm definitely subscribing!

This video feels like a Matt D'avella video and you also happen to look like an alternate reality version of him too (good thing) LOL

I thought I was 101 subscriber and just noticed community post of 500 subs! Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉 from your 501th subscriber 🥰

I must admit I subscribed because you threw your pens at the drawer, my fav kind of humor 😂

Great ideas and tips, thank you!

I live in an apartment with a roommate. i would love to declutter more but he always wants to keep stuff