5 Overrated Things

[@TheMinimalists]

What’s one thing that’s overrated to you?

[@elaineclaire7063]

honestly speaking, valentine's day but i can't really choose one; dalgona is also overrated to me. I don't get the hype, prefer going against the norms.

[@elaineclaire7063]

anything that is trending, i don't do trends.

[@la_baby_khalil7703]

👍👏🙏😉 The VACATION one resonates with me...Josh is so RIGHT!!! To me, it's so draining to go on Vacations all the time...🙏😔🙏

[@duey009]

Most selfies. The definition of narcissism.

[@leeharrison8790]

The one overrated thing to me personally is , " elevated emotionalism in general " . I am not saying I dislike emotions .. Thank goodness I own my own personal emotional health .. & can select my own emotional healthy boundaries .. Even though I am not be able to stop what's incoming but I sure can select what's out going from me ... if my personal emotions are elevated it's difficult to select non emotional options . I've discovered what is helpful & effective for me to be able to apply self control is to know & have my own awareness of my own emotional level .. what ever I say or do please understand it's nothing more than a option .. I do not require anyone to select what ever !

[@ericamciver1293]

I can't stand Instagram. Heck I don't really get the social media much at all. I find it stressful, emotional , wasteful , drama etc. I do enjoy KZbin. This is because I can learn, search and watch my favorite channels ad free.

[@elaineclaire7063]

i am with you on this, i left instagram for good, after taking a 3 month hiatus.

[@danishsharma3875]

On the other hand i just allow myself to only be on insta i just keep it the only source of social medium tbh when i had account on every social media i didnt like it much it was all just mindless scrolling by limiting to one medium its more fruitful and enjoyable

[@cindy844]

I think social media is definitely overrated. I'm currently taking a break from Facebook for the reasons you mentioned. I found that after the first couple days, I haven't really missed it.

[@bunny0742]

@@elaineclaire7063 same. almost been a yr for me

[@avleck]

Exact same. Ditto, Erica!

[@bookmagicroe9553]

I love reading and love having books. I like to actually turn the pages, mark up the parts I like, bend the pages. But I do get rid of books that I don't care for, or if they are overrunning the space.

[@sleeplessinchicago9082]

The need for certain types of books depends on an individual. I have recently decluttered hundreds of books, including reference books, fiction books, and technical work-related books. Reference books tend to get out of date the second they are published. It is so easy to google the latest details. I read fiction and technical literature (with rare exceptions) online. The books I keep are rare books on subjects I enjoy and that would be next to impossible to get, books on art with exceptional production qualities, and autographed books. One of the overrated categories are kitchen gadgets. Many of them are completely useless; examples: pineapple corer, meet hammer, corn holder, ice cream spoon.

[@goddessjava3752]

Omg 😆 I love the part about vacations when Josh says “I really like the life that I have and so I don’t feel the need to escape it..” 😆 What a concept! You guys are kings 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@dunebuggie]

Cell phones. I feel forced to own one for work, etc. I actually miss the days when you could go out, without being pestered by people. Phones get too much priority. Like a receptionist will ignore a person in front of them, to answer the phone.

[@peacewG]

All holiday decor is waay overrated. I have stopped decorating for Christmas and use that energy to do some activity that I love.

[@quorrakai]

Social media. I only ever had IG and Facebook and I deleted them in 2017. Best decision ever. Twitter and Tik Tok seem like they are full of adults acting like petulant children. Arguing, fighting, temper tantrums. And let's not forget the rampant narcissism. I don't get it. I love books but actual physical books in my hand. I usually thrift them and when I'm done I keep the good ones and donate back the rest.

[@jimbogle1422]

That is such an excellent point about Tik Tok! On ocassion I find value - but WAY MORE OFTEN - just nonsense, brain garbage.- the good does not outweigh the bad.

[@igweogba6774]

I think too many books are overwritten. Too many magazine articles have been turned into books and end up becoming a slog to complete. I really like short books and you can re-read them over and over again if they are really good.

[@historicaltvvideos8971]

Something overrated is car washes. I've never been through a car wash unless I had a free coupon.

[@rosehunter7788]

You are lucky not everyone has the ability to live the dream and adore their job. I loved my job but loved getting away into nature and relax and explore a new place is something I loved. Still do as a retired person.

[@mastandstars]

I deleted Instagram in 12/2020 Never looked back.

[@elaineclaire7063]

Josh always makes me think twice in what i do and how i live my life - those thought provoking questions on technology - that got me thinking.

[@ericamciver1293]

Yes! He puts into words how I feel.

[@la_baby_khalil7703]

👏🙏😉 The Vacation part really resonates with me more, it's draining to me 😔...WOW!!! The Free stuff give aways too...👍🙏😇🙏

[@demideridder]

I agree with the Instagram part so much! I deleted the app because it also became so toxic to me. When I use it I use it on a web browser, it is less addictive. In general the most “used” social media is overrated in my opinion.

[@peacewG]

I LOVE vacation!!!! I always make sure to do things that I normally wouldn't do. I also take naps and focus on self care while having the time to do just what I want to do. Vacations give you something to look forward to and something to be grateful for afterwards.

[@Candypack1]

I’m with you! Vacations are amazing! I really enjoy trying new foods, discovering new cultures, etc. you come back with a new perspective and a feeling of refreshment. If someone doesn’t like vacationing they’re probably doing it wrong.

[@tineke298]

My dad always says: I don't want something for free. If I did want this thing, I would have bought it. But I didn't, so I don't need it. ❤

[@catmandoo3735]

Facebook! I got off it before the 2020 election because I was sick and tired of all the insulting commentary going back and forth based on one's personal preferences. I also didn't like the friend of a friend suggestions offered by FB. Who do they think they are by asking one friend of mine to become a FB friend of someone else I know. She tried multiple times and I had to apologize to my other friend for her constant requests. He's a very private person and had no need for the barrage of useless happenings from my other friends posts. Too many "friends" I had no use for. It was like there was this contest to see who could accumulate the most amount of friends. I never even bothered to join other social media outlets.

[@aileechristian3653]

Yesss! It’s a big trend now for book KZbinrs to have 200+ books on their TBR

[@donnapryor7674]

It’s a testament to how much I enjoy your content, that I am still subscribed after hearing books are overrated 😂

[@Holisticprgirl]

Same 😂😂😂

[@lpinto]

Agreed about swag ("Now I think they're essentially saying, 'here, you get rid of this for me' "), the instagram mobile app (genius to replace its real estate with a reading app), most books (especially that we can let go after 'sunk cost'), and at least agree with Ryan that are at most essential to diving . But the comment about vacations (“I really like the life that I have and so I don’t feel the need to escape it”) really gave me pause. Thank you :)

[@astridsandriesser4232]

Tik Tok, Instagram and Facebook are VERY overrated for me. Thanks for all the good content you put out there!

[@historicaltvvideos8971]

I disagree with the not needing flippers. They give more traction. More boost. Like big tires on race cars. You don't dive with flippers.

[@sidneyoverland6869]

I loved my job & where I lived, but I loved the camping trips to the mountains. I used to live in a suburban city & it was nice to get away from civilization, cook over a campfire, sleep on the ground, listen to the deer 🦌 walking next to the tent in the middle of the night, wake up at dawn with the blue jays…..Hiking, swimming, s’mores…..It was awesome & I’m glad we did it when we were young enough to handle the mountain trails.

[@sidneyoverland6869]

Even if you love your job, take your kids camping 🏕….

[@jackdavis7438]

Books are great. Holding on to books u will never finish or read at all…. Not great

[@therealjenniferrr]

My dad had legit scuba flippers and masks for diving that we used in our in ground pool growing up, they were pretty amazing. We would go diving for marbles in the deep end. The flimsy lightweight cheap ones they sell are likely terrible. Also I really love hardcover books but I do have a problem where I buy them faster than I can read them. I'm aiming for 52 books (1/week) this year and will give away some of them I know I won't read again.

[@mariangeles1310]

Vacations are overrated 🤯🤯🤯 so true, love Josh point of view about that

[@leeharrison8790]

One of many perks that's associated with a self governed life is knowing all things are just options to be selected or not to be selected .. once you select what ever you own it .. till you select what your going to do with what you selected . I am so glad to be free from blaming !

[@elaine-65]

Ah , social media. A cursing or a blessing depends how you use it and how much time u spend on it. Of course there is a purpose and a place for it. Like work and keeping in contact with huge Arab in laws out of state. Running on treadmill while being educated by you guys. You all rock!

[@DavidDavisDH]

Social media in general is just a distraction, I deleted both Instagram and Facebook.

[@mattnguyen1672]

I just got a kindle. Already 8 books on there. Can fit in my pocket

[@booklover4330]

Every year or so I'll look through my books to see what ones I still like and ones that I no longer really read. I actually did this in December 2022, I ended up getting rid of a lot of books that I hadn't read in years. (Some that I kept for nostalgia reason) and others I kept because I still liked to read them. I also don't use platforms like Instagram or Twitter. I tend to use Reddit, KZbin or Google.

[@bb_lz9790]

Freebies.... We'd have an employee benefits expo before our annual benefits selections. Each provider would hand out freebies. I'd take the stuff I can use, Post-It Notes, eyeglass repair kits, etc. but would respectfully decline stuff I wouldn't use. Contrast that with a coworker who would get pissed if they didn't get every single free thing offered... I have a box of company branded stuff that was given to employees for various reasons (some of it dating back to the '90s), none of which I've used. I keep looking for other retired colleagues who might want some of it, but I should probably just get rid of it ASAP.

[@chrisl418]

I've never gone on Instagram. I don't think I'm missing anything. I like in person relationships. I like books, but own very few. I borrow them through Libby app (free borrow from your local library). I don't take any 'free things' with ads. I don't own flippers. I pass soft and hard copy books along to standalone free exchange libraries that look like mini houses in people's yards. When I was younger a real book I could own was a wonderful thing. But as an adult, I know I have to manage all my stuff, so I'd rather own less so I have time to do more.

[@kalinaluz1106]

Josh, it makes so much sense what you said about the books. I could not agree more. For so many generations they were a pedestal of their intellectual value. Now, clothes, phones and followers are the new measure for our existence. What I fear is that with the social media the act of forwarding started to substitute even rob our own creativity. Forward is faster due to lack of time. But is it really the time? Or, we are lazy and see how easy is just to re-send, re-brand, re-make. How many times we hear a remix, see a remake of a movie or read a story retold? On which page of the Neverending story by Michael Ende are we?!

[@Mrsmomof2kids1]

My daughter was on a swim teams from 4th grade through high school. Flippers used properly help build muscle strength and improve kicking when you swim laps. But yeah, flippers used by someone that has really no idea what they are doing they will be overrated just like any type of exercise equipment or tool not used properly.

[@lauriecampbell1378]

The only good thing about vacations is coming home and appreciating being home a little bit more!

[@megjillm]

I don’t own a single book. Instead, I borrow about 5 books a month from my library. My 6 year old daughter only owns 4 books (special ones that are out of print), but borrows probably 50 a month. My older kids are the same as me, own zero but borrow regularly.

[@LiliLili-us7pt]

experiences are overrated, most people don't live experiences, they hunt them. ah, weddings are overrated...

[@LokiWolfrunner]

About a year ago….I don’t know what I did…but I was thrown off Instagram. Couldn’t log in. I just let it go. I’ve not been back on IG or have an interest to do so. I only keep Facebook due to extended family being on it

[@RadCenter]

I feel the same way about freebies, especially after having had to do the work of decluttering 30 years' worth of employment-related items from my attic in the past few years. But the same thing goes for "bargains" such as thrift store or discount store purchases. I've always believed in buying high-quality items that will last for years. Most of what you see tossed in the trash in decluttering videos on KZbin is "free" or "bargain" items.

[@cabayern9416]

I live in Germany and I love my village. For vacation I do like to drive 5 hours south to the German - Austrian border. I enjoy those mountains, lakes, and food specialties which we done have in my area. Otherwise, I am quite content at home.

[@faithfielder9493]

The most enlightening diet book I ever read said, "Don't eat free food." It's tough to resist that message that says, "Congratulations on third quarter earnings, sales force!" on top of a square foot of cake, right?

[@lorenheard2561]

Especially if one lives in New York City,or California. So much per square foot of property!!! That eat the cake etc "gift" will give you more square footage on your body!!!☹️😱!!!How hard is that to downsize!!!

[@laurettadelmar2781]

Vacations are hard for me to process and deal with and are often more stressful than just being at home. I know it’s a chance to explore another culture and country which I do enjoy but for every interesting thing comes an equally stressful thing. Going on holiday for me is somewhat overrated. I don’t go on them to relax. I go on them to explore.

[@blancamoncada1026]

Loved what Josh said regarding vacation & freebies. I feel the same.

[@evalindell2757]

Flippers for divers are great, and sometimes absolutely necessery!

[@BerryHair405]

Aesthetic flippers? Don't tell J. Crew; they will likely try to include it as part of a capsule collection.

[@charlie.something]

books are where I draw the minimalist line. having said that, i never pay full price. either gift cards for HPB, library sales, yard sales, etc. i bought a pristine catcher once for 25 cents from a library sale. that's a must just on general principle.

[@DCB938]

I love reading and I spend hours each day reading. But most of my books are on my Kindle. 1. I don’t have the space for a lot of books. 2. I often switch back and forth between books, having a Kindle allows me to bring lots of books with me simply because I don’t know what I want to read in a few hours. I do own physical books but those are mostly educational ones. In the past, before I bought my Kindle, I’ve given hundreds of books to the library because I either read them or didn’t like them.

[@NeilParmar-sw5yv]

Great video. now we heard all about the overrated things. what about the things that are underrated.

[@unikornkontroller]

This goes along with the argument that people who swear are less intelligent. This idea that because you read and own books somehow makes you intelligent and more knowledgeable. There are plenty of highly successful and intelligent people who swear like sailors and don't own a ton of books.

[@jh-mp8so]

I don't go on social media. Never been on Instagram, twitter, never posted FB. Don't nedd it. For me, seems dumb activity.

[@jasminealiara3257]

I have a monofin which is required for me to swim in my mermaid tail. It makes me happy.

[@kimberly8185]

Back off my books man... 😆 🤣 😂

[@MissJubillee]

I get you- about liking something you find overrated. I like "Frozen" but I feel it's overrated. I like Biily Ilish but I feel she is overrated. And I like cars but many name brands are overrated.

[@srk--I]

At the moment I am reading a book that's so boring, but only reading it to complete it.

[@pinkclouddust7983]

You’ve made me need to switch off the news notifications now as they’re my current phone distraction

[@thomassschwarz5998]

I find Instagram overrated for a different reason: I try to use it as a creator but I can't get into it as a consumer.

[@MrsPink64]

I don’t have IG, Twitter or TikTok. Ain’t got no time for that.

[@TraceB]

As a vegan introvert I use IG to find out about new foods & restaurants. I follow less than 100 people & have a lot muted (co-workers). Years ago I followed hundreds of people & would spend hours on it. I deleted FB in 2016. You can keep your freebies though, I don’t want anyone else’s junk 😂

[@manray1739]

This helped me. I'll be cleaning out my IG page today thanks to you Trace. You're a gem!

[@kaitlynjennings]

Flippers are great for open water swiming and snorkeling. I could see how a kid would have issues if they did not have a snorkel. They are also great if your arms get tired you can still go pretty fast with just your feet. I go a a snails pace if I am only using my feet without flippers... I have little feet...

[@jacksonsoxfan]

Freebies! I have always had a hard time resisting this crap but no more.

[@Kyriecat12]

I deleted insta...I never regret it

[@petravazanska5707]

Expensive cars. whats the point, its not important how it looks as long as it works..

[@jayumble8390]

So spot on guys!!

[@marly1869]

Lol 😂😂 I’m just laughing listening to you .. So here I go.. 1-Books- 😩I love my books! But I do agree that I tend to hoard and have to cleanse every now and then 🫣btw I do go back to many of my books for reference-cooking, health and herbal books 🤷🏻‍♀️ 2-Snorkel fins-👍🏼love and need them but regular ones yes agree 👎🏼😅 3-Instagram-🙁I like IG over all other sm, except for KZbin IG I follow a lot of cooking, but…. I do agree it’s a distraction when you are sucked into the feed 😱😱 I do have a time limit on sm of 15 min (but I go over sometimes 🫣) 4-Vacations???? Oh hell no! They are “under rated” 😂😂 And it’s bc you get to go to places, but looove staycations too 5-Freebies-ugh totally agree!!!!

[@alaynecritchley-babapulle9022]

Can't dive without my fins, have you ever tried? You don't go anywhere without them! I've got a set that is so old, battered and knocked about, but boy are the comfy.

[@danicegewiss862]

I have 3 boxes of books I'm donating to the local library. I enjoy reading for entertainment and knowledge. We have no TV and video games feel like a huge waste of time, so I'm left with talking to my husband who has a long commute to and from work so he's exhausted or reading. I hate Instagram and most other social media because I consider them to be time wasters. I'm 57. The clock is ticking.

[@ryeofoatmeal]

I hate freebies too 💀 I would refuse them at all cost but people look at me like a man person cuz I decline free stuff. the thing is I won't accept things that doesn't give me value. eventually it will accumulate in my house which I hate!

[@davidteovogel3482]

Fully agree with #1 and #5

[@michellestodden]

I was waiting for Joshua to mention DFW with regard to Playboy. :D

[@qwertyqwert2772]

i smashed my phone out of rage. i havent bought another. i realised i dont even need it. i also realised i dont ever want to hear from any of those people ever again either. oops

[@maiam3494]

I thought family photo albums would be cherished and looked at when I put them together. But now there are over 35 of them and I have no idea what to do with them. I will bring one out a week. Take a look at it and maybe share a story or two with my grandchildren. Any suggestions? There are far too many to scan.

[@AutumnVine101]

Start by getting rid of photos that does not mean anything. Or where there are people you don't know. Or multiples. Choose only an x nr from a page or a event etc.

[@bjwilliams]

Buy a plastic container from Walmart. Pack them in so they will not get wet. Store it away in the garage, and live in the present!!!! 🌴😎🎶

[@Carolmaizy]

Freebies are definitely overrated, in my opinion. Instagram, also.

[@KellyBoettcher-qo9tx]

No tik tok. Or whatever it is

[@ginakessler2372]

Great stuff !

[@dlouis2951]

I haven’t been to Instagram in months and don’t even remember it existed. Totally overrated

[@Laenana-un7jp]

I just got instagram but i don’t understand it, so i guess it more for people who like to post pictures and videos, i am not really take out of pictures person so I am going to delete it .

[@Kyriecat12]

I LOVE vacation. NEED it.

[@NeilParmar-sw5yv]

Vacations are great, especially when it's you all by yourself.

[@paulazalewski3218]

Freebies ...I get "invitation " to get a free gift from a cosmetic company. It's a bunch of samples that I don't want. Stopped falling for it awhile ago...

[@chezjowy8596]

1 flipper good 2 flippers bad

[@Postcard_Perfect]

I don’t get your mentality about vacation 🤷‍♀️ I love my vacation because I experience the world 🌎, learn about other cultures and they lifestyle and traditions, enjoy different architecture, foods and music, learn about history etc … what’s Overrated about that ?!?! 🤔 The rest I agree 😊

[@tonyahenry4167]

I love books that’s one of the only extras I’ll spend money on I like libraries to I love to got to the library

[@janethunt4037]

It's taken me too many years to learn how burdensome the "Free" stuff is. But I'm onto it now. As for vacations, please stay home so you aren't in front of me in line. Talk others into that also.

[@beans4853]

Yes! I'm on a free giveaway group so I can give my stuff to people who enjoy it, but I need to watch out not to take others' free giveaways

[@evajohanna8672]

Alcohol & Sweets & Netflix

[@travelgg2271]

I think being a minimalist is overrated🙈

[@Jane-yh3rn]

Who is the lady I hear talking from time to time? What is her name? Thank you

[@TheMinimalists]

That's Mallory, aka Malabama!

[@fruiz879]

Bye bye instagram!

[@markandeswararaogunnu6785]

Just reading too is not enough. You need to practice the good things in the book.

[@jjuniper274]

Facebook. The ads are a total time suck.

[@elaine-65]

Hello from chapel hill, NC .Elaine

[@XX-fl4zg]

If you want to find a stupid person find those with home libraries.

[@MissJubillee]

I don't have Twitter, Instagram or Tick Tock. I have Facebook but I only have 6 "friends" (family members). I would actually like to get rid of Facebook but I do use messenger- so I can video chat and I have some family that don't have phone service and just use free internet on their phone. I would cancel Facebook if I could get messenger by itself.

[@travelgg2271]

I think being a minimalist is overrated🙈