10 Minimalist Money Rules That Changed My Life

[@GabeBult]

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[@fenner1122]

what percent of your portfolio is allocated to art?

[@ellenh278]

Congrats on 500k! Wonderful to see your work rewarded.

[@GabeBult]

Thank you!

[@DaintyFlowers-qd7mq]

Talking to a friend last night about how we love men with direction, excellent video!

[@Madchris8828]

I bought a guitar like 2 or three weeks ago, but other than that, I've really not bought anything physical to put inside my house in a long time. Less clutter and more money to be able to invest instead. Also most of my clothes are several years old. I wear them until they wear out. I don't feel like I've missed anything by not having more physical stuff.

[@davidfolts5893]

Da Vinci: “Simplification is the ultimate sophistication.”

[@GabeBult]

100%

[@1almosawi]

​@@GabeBult wash dish by hand cleaner and less water🎉

[@stevebiggins]

Congratulations Gabe on the 500k

[@GabeBult]

Thanks!

[@RadioRex72]

Be happy, but don’t be complacent.

[@GabeBult]

There's definitely a fine line

[@faustinreeder1075]

Happiness is a drug you don’t want to get hooked on.

[@arnabchatterjee694]

1. Don't be happy 2. Less but better 3. Zoom Out 4. Use the pain 5. Don't be a slave 6. You over stuff 7. Investing 8. Use the 1% rule 9. Don't buy crap

[@brian_voll]

I'm glad I came back to your channel. A few months ago, I basically removed all of my subscriptions, and re-subbed to the ones I actually I want to watch. I've recently minimized my finances to just what I need. Currently saving about $135/month now. Most of my money in a high interest savings account, some of it in the stock market, and the rest is my usable money in a joint account with my wife. We use this for bills, groceries, etc.

[@GabeBult]

That's awesome! Welcome back

[@Steve-Duh-Rino]

Thanks for the refresher! I needed this boost to get back full force in the minimalist mindset.

[@benefitnessstudio2702]

🎉500k !! All your hard work continues to pay off !!

[@RockScience-s3b]

Findimg my own sysyem, gomna chrew on that one, thx Gabe!

[@annleach7908]

Great video! Congratulations on 500k subs! I don't drink coffee. Last time I tried it, I vomited. 🤢 Zoom out - have you read the book "10 10 10"? Same concept - will this matter in 10 minutes, 10 hours, 10 days? Or 10 days, 10 months, 10 years? The labels change depending on what the dilemma is. I'm dropping all of my paid entertainment subscriptions: Netflix, greatness, nerd fitness, dating apps, etc. They carry too much guilt (should). And Im moving my sewing machine back out to the living room. It ticks more boxes in a good way: creativity, entertainment, accomplishment, skill development, joy, satisfaction, and more. I launched my business Unplugged Fun and am taking bookings for sessions that begin in April. Thank you for the inspiration to be ME!

[@babylon_bob]

"Buy cheap buy twice" something my parents always told me and I really do think its a perfect rule. Everytime I've gone against it I've ended up needing to replace the item far quicker than if I'd of bought the more expensive one.

[@ClearDiscussion]

I think zooming out is the biggest help for me personally. I realize what I want vs what I need when I consistently do this. Thanks for the video Gabe.

[@danafox233]

One of my rules, “I was okay without this “thing” yesterday. How will it improve my life tomorrow? Is that improvement worth it?”

[@GabeBult]

🔥🔥

[@kimberlymcfadden4920]

Yay, you did it! Congrats on getting to 500K!

[@edwincorvera1156]

Recently discovered your channel and love your outlook in life, I especially love the bible quotes you include in your videos. Working my way to a minimalist life and focusing on where my money goes is the step I feel I have been needing for a long time. Got like 20 pairs of shoes, and like I only ever wear 2 of them

[@ParkDari]

Productivity is what makes humans happy and they are all sorts of ways to be productive😊

[@desislavamustakertcheva7231]

I found you and I'm a big fan of you and the way I explain things and tell stories really really simple. It's very easy for me to understand. Thank you❤

[@kellydoeslife]

Really great vid! The highlight for me was the fight with the light 🤣

[@GabeBult]

I won that I'll have you know 😂😂

[@kellydoeslife]

Oooh lucky!

[@laurenyost1526]

I heard in a podcast this week that you can be grateful and discontent. Grateful for the good things but discontent enough to keep progressing.

[@Immanuelmsa]

Thank you Gabe, for the useful video 🙏🏻

[@GabeBult]

My pleasure!

[@raylenepreuss1430]

Whoop whoop 501k ... well done Gabe. 🎉🎉🎉

[@GabeBult]

Thanks!

[@love_kristy.s]

One thing I do if I have shopping urges is I put it in the cart then I put it. Save for later. One,it gives me the same shopping urge and then I go back a few days later and see I really only needed one 2 Items so I get what is needed and delete the rest.

[@debzyn]

So happy for you, that you got to your 500k subscribers! You worked hard for this, enjoy the moment! Oh yeah, and your nee car lol!

[@caroline.3885]

Minimalism stuck with me and it just gave a mindset that when I'm in my 70s 80s stuff wont have value that travel have I won't remember the material things around the house and I don't want loans on a house either to stress me out, so I just save without thinking about it when you know what has value. Just want to live a easy life as easy as you can make it.

[@gracee42]

I see over 500K subs! CONGRATS!!!! Another excellent video.

[@thebalotchronicles6382]

So proud of you Gabe i was here when you were on 100k subs. You have come a long way. - A fan from the Philippines :)

[@chiaraperry472]

Debt free is best! Life changing freedom!

[@kennethbailey9853]

Thank you Always.

[@GabeBult]

Thank you too!

[@chiaraperry472]

I like your ideas! Thanks

[@Jazmin-mb7ju]

Gabe you are officially past 500k followers! Sooo are you gaining a Tesla now??? 👀👀😅

[@GabeBult]

Yessssss

[@KathyJacksonSanDiegoRealEstate]

You ought to have a coffee brand or sponsor.

[@GabeBult]

I've been trying to find the right one! I'm extremely picky with coffee so it's hard to find one that I like that will partner. And I don't want to get into starting a coffee business lol

[@kirstywalker6950]

I round up my money to the next £1 or £10. If something cost me £37.44 in my mind it cost me £40. That spare change is kept and if i want something then it comes out of the change. You can also check with your bank if they can do this on your card and any change will be put into your savings. When I budget i round up so I’ll have spare money at the end to save or have fun with.

[@getsugatenshoFTW]

Congrats on reaching half a million subs!

[@englishclouds05]

You make me feel the there is light at the end of the tunnel 😊

[@Littledropsofkindness]

Congratulations ok hitting your 500k! That's fantastic we are trying to use up what we have before buying more as it can save money buying in bulk but its not always worth it for the space we would of lost. Great video thanks

[@mamarhea367]

The lizard people 😂 love it!!!

[@terrystyles8205]

Grey speckled shirt matching the lounge. Such a dare devil!

[@snesleywipessqueegeeservices]

Blackrock and Citibank to lofi jazz beats. Yay!

[@ameliagrace1106]

Hey big guy! Welcome to the 500k community :) Now is time to get your beautiful Tesla. Would be cool if you take us a video.

[@GabeBult]

Thanks! It's been cool

[@halfadozentwins]

Such great thoughts… don’t be complacent. 😮

[@johnchan9392]

Buy once, cry once! This way we spend less on less quality things that break and save money on the long haul. Congratulations on crossing the 500K Subscribers! 👍 How is the new Tesla coming along?

[@notknownguy]

Never know what to invest in with Vanguard in the UK 🇬🇧

[@rubyus7332]

500k! Congrats! Let’s do “Tesla unboxing”! 😊😊😊😅😅😅 Do you work for cash???!!! I love to use credit cards for their convenience and perks and started to forget how the bills look like 😅😅😅

[@SimplyVanina]

Congratulations on getting to the 500 subscribers!!!! What color Tesla are you going to get?😉Actually, don't just get it because at one time you said you were going to. Just celebrate however makes YOU happy! 😊

[@Smallworld2024]

500k 🎉 👏🏻🥳💃🏻

[@vincewhite5087]

Cash therapy is real, since Edward Abernathy’s finished with us.

[@BryonyWalker]

One of my favourite quotes: “It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.” Thomas Jefferson

[@fratusd]

I feel like so many of your videos or just really long ads..

[@ilTHfeaa]

can you recommend some videos or books on how to invest in like stocks and stuff? i have no idea where to even start but I know I want to start.

[@GabeBult]

The simple path to wealth is very good

[@ilTHfeaa]

@@GabeBult ty!!

[@d.s.151]

Multiply Your Money: The Easy Guide to Savings and Investments Book by Nick Louth My first finance book and still the best I've read. Covers everything to a broad level, very easy to read and understand.

[@tl2978]

Are you going to buy Tesla now that you have 500k followers? 👍

[@GabeBult]

Yes!

[@sameriaj]

Yay!! Now they're cheaper, too!

[@josephcostar3318]

tesla !!!!!

[@dacallahan1]

Growth mindset! Stuff doesn’t really make you happy. (Ok, maybe your 500k subscribers Tesla will😂)

[@vincewhite5087]

Old saying ‘Penny wise & pound stupid.

[@FindtheNuggets]

Like the Bible says... You Are a Slave to the Lender, you will be a Slave to Tesla.

[@snesleywipessqueegeeservices]

Fewer things, not 'less' ...but maybe you have a reductionist view to grammar too?

[@FoxStorm1111]

There’s nothing wrong with Gabe saying “Less things” instead of “Fewer things”. It’s effective, clear and non-pretentious, and his style works. In a world that is so crazy right now, it’s really best to try to keep snide comments to ourselves unless they really deserve it. Even then it’s better to be kind. I wasn’t going to say anything, but this guy just put out a video, and he put a lot of work into it and *half a million people have found value in his content* overall. He did nothing to deserve comments like that. Unless someone is doing videos on ACTUAL GRAMMAR and getting things wrong, it’s just not cool mouthing off like that. Over here we call it “Tall Poppy Syndrome”.

[@RockScience-s3b]

I like Gabe's lingo. A lot of people with the same family lingo find a certain appreciation for his way of expression.

[@FoxStorm1111]

@@RockScience-s3b Yes!! I appreciate his lingo also. I wish I could have put it so succinctly in my comment instead of writing an essay. But you are spot on. I just had a proper think about this person’s issue with “less things”, and it’s quoted a lot if you search up “less but better”. He even said he got it from a book. It’s absolutely correct grammar and there’s nothing wrong with it. If it’s incorrect I really don’t care.

[@goodtroublemaker143]

Fewer things, less stuff. But language evolves and you’ll be happier when you grasp this.

[@goodtroublemaker143]

Lizard people? wtf?

[@bumblebee_ms]

Using the things we already have should keep us busy enough!

[@FoxStorm1111]

Well Gabe it’s been around a month since discovering your channel and I am now even mentioning you to strangers (well half-strangers), because my whole life has transformed, from super chaotic to.. well still super chaotic honestly, but only half the day 😬 and in a different way. With decluttering has come all this deeply psychologically entrenched stuff that I’ve had to look at, and with having an always clean kitchen (with the other rooms catching up), I have *more time* to focus on self development and I’m super excited about the future because I feel like I’m actually getting somewhere. I’m probably going to bug you every few weeks (or maybe months is better), to update you, but this is all because one day you decided “I’m gonna do KZbin”, and I’m so damn grateful. I’ve been looking for inspiration and help for years but nothing has really stuck, and you’re the first person who really resonated with me and really kicked my butt. I super appreciate it. Seriously, I’ve always kind of known what I needed to do, but just needed someone to word it in a way that worked for me. I can’t really describe it but you’re a household name here now. Cheers! ☕️ 🙏

[@GabeBult]

I can't tell you how grateful I am for this message! I never really get to see if my work actually helps people and it's so cool to know what I'm doing every day is actually helping! Congrats on your progress! I know for me I knew what I needed to do as well but sometimes you just need to be told from another person so I'm glad I can be that for you! Definitely keep the updates coming

[@angelicacole40]

Great and inspiring comment. ❤

[@FoxStorm1111]

@@angelicacole40 Thank you 💙 It all started with a video of Gabe mentioning the “2 minute rule” (or “1 minute rule” - both work!). And then his idea of wearing one wireless earbud to listen to things while doing mundane stuff (this way I could still be around for the kids but I would watch video after video from this guy while doing any kitchen clean-up (dishes and cooking routine usually), and I just kept picking up little tips. The “One touch rule” was game changing for everyone. I go to put a cup in the sink and with the one touch rule I have to wash it, plus it takes less than a minute!! Just these rules alone could transform your life, especially if you’re a busy person or have kids. The biggest plus from this has been seeing my kids pick up amazing habits. I don’t want then to be struggling with clutter and mess like me. And because I gave them a week off all screens unless it was a video about minimalism or a Gabe Bult video (my 9, 12 and 17 year olds all love his videos btw, so it wasn’t at all forced 😂), they all really got into finance too. Now they instead of gaming (I know Gabe games but these kids were so addicted), they decided they would *rather spend their time in a more meaningful way* and went well I could spend 728 hours (minimum) a year gaming, or I could spend that time learning a whole new language or *creating* . As an incentive I pay them a small amount ($7 a week) for this, to encourage them. They get extra for extra study and get to come up with their own schedules that work for them, with one gaming day a week. This has all come about due to watching Gabe’s videos and the kids respect him as a mentor if sorts. It’s epic.

[@FoxStorm1111]

@@GabeBult Mate, I went into detail replying to someone’s comment below (but probably should have replied to you instead), seriously you have really inspired my kids too, and we homeschool so have a pretty flexible lifestyle, but things were going downhill because they were both on dopamine highs & lows from hours of gaming a day. If I cut it down they would spend that time feeling nothing, nothing was interesting etc. We were as a family kind of stuck. Then you came along and I was starting to talk to them about the value if time and because they were inspired by your house hacking and FIRE etc, they wanted to make money and start saving now. Well my income isn’t great so they have never had an allowance. I was like well (and we discussed this for hours and hours), if you really want to quit gaming and get somewhere, I can give you an incentive for that, and they swapped out gaming for other stuff (like learning a new language). Because they are happier I am happier and we spend more quality time together. There’s so much (a bit much for a comment, but I did explain a bit below (or above?). Anyway I won’t forget this Gabe. One day when I do KZbin if I ever get famous 😄 I’ll remember you!

[@angelicacole40]

That is so clever @FoxStorm111. I have a 14 year old and she is so good with school but very disorganized. 😂Gabe’s tips have helped. It’s a journey. Wishing all the best. 😊

[@CarolKassel]

I really value the info you provide! Thank you for the information presented in such a fun clever way!

[@Guitar4life99]

True, any semblance of what I had left in me disappeared when I'd given up and said, "okay if this is it, I guess I can tell myself this is okay". Bad managers and horrible workplaces will do that, what a waste of 13 years of my life!

[@clivewright5437]

501k subscribers..... Tesla Time Gabe

[@GabeBult]

Yesss

[@AimForSuccess.S]

Hey Gabe, Happy weekend 😊 Thank you for another video.

[@GabeBult]

Thanks! Happy weekend as well

[@upper9052]

I’m doing this with gaming. I quit until I make 100k. Been 4 weeks and been using the extra time to create more

[@FoxStorm1111]

Hey good on you! This is epic! I love hearing this as I had a gaming addiction years ago and now I have no interest luckily, but my kids got super addicted. So they are actually doing this after watching these vids and going hey, in a year, I’ll have either a minimum 700 hours of gaming under my belt (more like triple that), or I can learn a whole new language or skill and *create* more. Plus that dopamine rollercoaster is gone now. “Boring” things don’t feel boring anymore. You have a fantastic goal! 👊🏼

[@LivingProcess]

Brilliant as always 💚 500 K Tesla Time!! Essentialism was a great book might reread it. Quality always is a better idea. Zoom out is clever

[@GabeBult]

Thank you! Yes it's a great book

[@zindysodyssey]

Tesla achieved? Congrats on getting 500k subs 💕

[@ogSaitamax]

Maaaaan! You made it!! 500k subscribers at last! Congrats!

[@GabeBult]

Thanks!!

[@traciewade6368]

Congratulations on 500k! 🎉 Enjoyed the vid. I've gone down the cheap route myself and it doesn't work in the long run.

[@terrydegrave5234]

Congrats on your 500 subscription! 🎉🎉

[@1st-qt9ce]

Quality over quantity.

[@GabeBult]

🙏

[@KathyJacksonSanDiegoRealEstate]

I always love your videos.

[@GabeBult]

Glad you like them!

[@bria2596]

Another excellent video. Thanks so much.

[@Homelanderwasright]

Less but better. Guys apply this when buying phone. ALWAYS choose iphone...not some android...you will end up needing new phone very soon if u choose that android thingy.

[@manutaputalatiu1051]

yeah I'm struggling with money too

[@mattdoyle9914]

Grrat stuff, Gabe! I found that you have to use credit cards A.LOT to get free flights. And navigating the limitations on when I could use the points gave me a headache.

[@Teresa-o3i]

500,000 it's tesla time!!!

[@antoniomota23]

We have a new Tesla driver 🎉

[@Eqmastery]

TESLA VIDEO! NOW! My wife and I have been following you since you had 200k subs. Proud of you man.

[@GabeBult]

Coming soon!

[@AverageGamervods]

when ur gray shirt matches your hair perfectly xd

[@GabeBult]

Heyyyy

[@joyfullysimple]

I get your dad, I don't like coffee, either 🙈 And I live in the Netherlands, where people drink the highest amount of coffee per capita in the world. I get weird looks here, all the time, haha.

[@GabeBult]

😂😂

[@daunef]

You know I have watched you and actually like and use many of the things you talk about BUT I am disappointed that you passed on a cheap dishwasher that did not do a good job to someone else. You can afford to make the mistake and still be a good human and not pass on your mistakes.

[@GabeBult]

It did what it was supposed to- that just wasn’t what we needed. It was just a basic dishwasher and there was nothing wrong with it.

[@WesMakesStuff]

Hey dude! Just saw you hit 500K. Congrats!

[@Islambeksax]

Bro waiting for a investing video🥳

[@GabeBult]

Coming soon

[@keenanfish8999]

In order to be successful you have to first understand what you are going to have to give up and sacrifice. For me choosing to work 2 jobs got me ahead was a big difference in my life. I worked about 45 weekends of the year. People told me I would never get that time back and I looked at it as yes I won’t get time back if I choose to be lazy so work hard now and have an easier life later.

[@CAGChannel1]

One line of thinking that has kept me out of spirals of, why did I buy the cheap thing that broke in six months or whatever, when I just went and bought the “ good” one after is - Well, my “ good” one came six months later, so it will last six months longer . Hopefully that is a very long time PLUS six months! It makes me feel slightly better :)

[@rhondaribeiro8884]

hip hip hoorah.....Congrats to Gabe on reaching your goal. I am sure that is so rewarding

[@diosadeamore]

Love the 1% rule and the concept of working with what you know or are good at. Thank you !!! And I do love coffee ☕️☕️☕️

[@Jakub_Sobczyk]

„Chwilo! Trwaj, jesteś piękna!” - powiedział Faust. Po tych słowach diabeł w utworze Goethego posiadł prawa do jego duszy. W skrócie chodzi o to, że gdy osiądziesz na laurach, umierasz. Nie dosłownie, ale metaforycznie. Koresponduje to z zasadą "don't be happy".

[@EmirMuhic]

Wait a minute, there is a dish washer that doesn't wash dishes?

[@agnieszkach716]

Thanks!!!

[@Rayzorbladez]

Dragon sickness

[@sarahabekassis6241]

Be happy !!!!

[@ericwick5367]

I feel bad for the broken dishwasher this guy sold to

[@GabeBult]

It wasn't broken it was just a cheaper one that doesn't work great. It works how it's supposed to which is why there are different levels of dishwashers like any other product

[@pintoeatmyhw]

Holy cow 500k subs!!! Congrats!

[@GabeBult]

Thanks 😊

[@judithyoung3]

501K subscribers! Congratulations and looking forward to seeing the Tesla 🛺😍