5 Principles of Organization

[@AuthenTech]

I'd watch 10 of your favorite shelving designs and hardware

[@higherquality]

I would watch that over this video

[@canadude6401]

I just visited the Edison's Menlo Park lab recreation at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. I highly recommend it to everyone. In his 80's Edison recreated his Menlo park lab at the museum to include all the shelved bottles of chemicals, elements, powders, etc into it. Probably 500+ jars and bottles!! It's very impressive, and it looks like Edison had the no stack, one-handed rule too. The lab was lined with shelves across every perimeter wall up to ceiling. It made me think of Casey's studio in NYC, Tom Sachs and of course Van Neistat's spaces.

[@MattHoffmanMade]

I'd watch it AND give it a thumbs up

[@huntermckinney18]

As others have said, a longer more in-depth video (or a series of videos) on your organizational thought process is much needed.

[@mm9773]

No, it’s not. Organisation of stuff must follow a few simple principles, that’s the whole point. After that, the only person who can really organise your things is you.

[@rshe11boy2]

yaaaas bishhh

[@mitchbrown3911]

He's too busy organising to make another vid

[@Calligraphybooster]

When at work and can’t find your chisel or whatever: don’t go look for it, but start cleaning up your mess. Takes less time, you’re guaranteed to find back your tool and a fresh start as a bonus.

[@DanLSand]

Mama always said!

[@hotrodsurplus]

I can't stress just how effective this is. Don't know how I struck upon that habit, but it's a genuine time and sanity saver.

[@ted458]

Shorten your jumper cables!? No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. NO! Unacceptable! Most jumper cables are too short already! Just say no!

[@justinknots]

Immediately clicked on this video wishing it was an hour long...

[@vito3608]

Same

[@taylorgoudreau827]

Agreed.

[@PalmerElectrical]

Yess!!

[@ColeMatthewsOfficial]

Same

[@whirled_peas]

But it was too organised

[@Memento75]

My sixth one is: transparent containers! The PET, light, stackable, and free ones from Deli products are ideal to organize drawers.

[@nickdannunzio7683]

I use it as tuber-ware (freezer food storage containers

[@louwritznel3816]

@@nickdannunzio7683 you mean Tupperware right?

[@lorenal6137]

Love that you get right to it. No intro, no blabbing, no begging for likes and subscribes. So, I liked 👍

[@jennieanddavis]

I think I broke my jaw. It dropped so hard after seeing the engine compartment jumper cable box… So simple. So obvious. So practical.

[@TheEML23]

Same. It’s genius haha it literally made me smile

[@3urobob]

It's honestly dumb as hell that it's not a built in feature on every car

[@sebastienrobidas5835]

NOCO Boost Plus GB40 ?

[@JustinPoli]

Yeah but don’t cut your jumper cables tho

[@grantcivyt]

I think you have to be careful about obstructing the free flow of air to your engine intake. * Not a mechanic 😬

[@JA19962014]

I’d honestly pay for a skillshare type course on how you and Casey organize and customize

[@catstickler]

SAME.

[@luukbos89]

good lord what an absolute banger of a video. it's a true revelation to see someone take organisation to a next level while yet keeping things small, understandable and personal. absolutely agree on the talismans - espescially rubber bands are under-appreciated by society as far as i'm concerned. I always have a rubber band wrapped around my lighter, so by default i carry both a lighter and a thick rubber band.

[@mikaelpertmann]

"Kit your Shit" is by far the best advice. I like to use zip lock bags in my every day bag. Have my insuline and sweets and stuff in one, my Victorinox and such in one and my remote (to the iPhone) and microphone and some cables in one.

[@ToxicHP]

I've just watched 10 bullets (again) and this video confirms how close to your heart those rules apply. Thanks for sharing!

[@PhilMakesThings]

10 Bullets, Plywood and Colo(u*)r: the holy trinity. *I’m British, so the lack of a u in colour disturbs me 😅

[@TentandLantern]

I’m a photographer/videographer & editor who also paints, sews, and illustrates. So I have a LOT of random stuff in my studio. I’ve tried so many ways to organize it and it’s better, but the canvas pouches just blew my mind. That’s the trick!!! Van, I just love your approach to this stuff. Cheers!

[@canadude6401]

I love the one handed rule and practice it with many things, not just items on a shelf. I also have a "no-handed" rule when travelling. Whenever possible, I use a backpack that allows me to travel freeing up both hands for getting out passport, hold phone, hold drink, operate iPod, etc. I also don't own an umbrella...in the rare occurrence that it rains, I just accept wet clothes as the penalty for not needing to hold one up, carry one, store one, and dry one out. I think of it as an outdoor shower. I hate carrying things.

[@YaH_Gives_Wisdom]

One handed rule makes for a professional kitchen where it is a pleasure to cook in.

[@canadude6401]

@@YaH_Gives_Wisdom I can see that. Many professions can make use of the rule.

[@grumpygreg9008]

Can you make about 47 more episodes of this exact subject please? Thank you.

[@fabianmaja1724]

I don't know what it is but something in these videos has such a different vibe to it than all other things on youtube. Van talking about any subject is so on brand and authentic that it makes me think this platform is not just full of people making life seem easy or trying to sell me something. This just feels like a genuine and honest approach to all these subjects with so much work put into them that I feel blessed every time a new video is uploaded. Thank you Van for these awesome videos and please never change your style for anything. :)

[@BradlyFC]

This video could not have come at a more perfect time. I'm about to completely redo my gear room and this will be the perfect method for it! Also, that jumper cable box in the hood is pure genius!

[@msg3415]

Same!

[@mrc4910]

Or get a reliable battery?

[@grantcivyt]

I don't know how important it is, but affecting the free flow of air can be a problem. I know cars have shields that redirect the air intake to the engine, and I imagine obstructing the intake could harm engine performance.

[@free2beme773]

@@mrc4910 Reliability of the battery is not always or even usually the issue. Any battery can be defective even when new. And anyone can accidentally leave the interior overhead light on overnight, draining the battery. And any vehicle can have an alternator issue that drains the battery. Among many other reasons for having a dead battery. Also, having jumper cables could save someone else in trouble, too.

[@free2beme773]

@@grantcivyt Yeah, I was wondering about that. I would be quizzing some experts of my car model's engine before I did something like that. I would also worry about starting a fire if it was close to something hot. Nevertheless, if a person knows what they are doing, I think it is genius, and I've long wondered why car manufacturers haven't done the same!!! They should also have convenient spots for tools to break the glass in case of falling into a river, a place for simple tools, a place for an emergency kit, etc.

[@CallipHall]

MORE OF THIS PLEASE VAN :) - about to move to a new home, and all I was thinking PRIOR to this video was, "how would a Neistat do it" - this was gold.

[@BenSemisch]

These kinds of videos are my favorite of yours. I think you said it best in another video that the utility IS the art and that's what I love about your style. Keep'em coming!

[@kentvonseverin1257]

I have a torn rotator cuff (the real one). I restore architectural homes professionally and I have recently come to learn how difficult it is to work with one hand.

[@cornelmasson4610]

An ode to all of us who spend more time organizing than working 😅

[@Financial_Awareness]

As someone who makes an effort to remain organized…I am thoroughly impressed by all your organization philosophies. Nice!

[@shallowcaster]

Hmmm, Says 80 grit while turning over a sheet of 100? Couldn’t be a mistake. To much thought and effort was put into this masterpiece.

[@BenjaminFaiveley]

I heard « any » grit

[@ReallyBigBrother]

To keep this studio and workshop organized, we stock and revere a pentavarite of organizational talismans 👔

[@adam-xl9ft]

My organizational talismans include but are not limited to. Zip ties Hooks Bungee cords Coffee cans Peanut butter jars

[@RachaelPadilla]

This is truly brilliant and useful. This video is as beautiful and entertaining as it is practical. Thank you.

[@BlakeSuperior_Beats]

Had to pause the video to say that jumper cable storage compartment is genius. Mind blown. You do customization like nobody else.

[@nickdannunzio7683]

After 40 years of construction (from tools to management) I knew what I was "in for" when I would look into a subcontractors truck...

[@ripskabe9989]

Finally i found someone like me. I thought I am the only. Organizing so precisely is mentally pretty hard sometimes. But really cool to see these simiarities. Keep doing!

[@SamStone1964]

There are hundreds of channels dedicated to organising.

[@johndalszysII]

This is perfect for ADHD folks who strive for organization, but lack of project focus makes chaos of an organized shop. It’s also perfect for movie nerds. The sound effects were giving me heavy Kubrick vibes, even though you ended with a Scorcese clip.

[@djo9941]

This is exactly what I needed! Organizing my parents house with 50 plus years of items.

[@chobberoni]

That jumper cable hack is one of the best I've seen in a while.

[@canadude6401]

Me too! I immediately wondered if there is a space in my engine compartment I could house a closed container like this. Keeping the cables next to the intended spot you will need them is practical and genius.

[@lowpowermodelife]

This needs a part 2, and is also one of my favorites

[@iishuffle28]

Omg, the jumper cable modification/storage in the truck is genius!!! Always at the ready, I love it!

[@CodyAlushin]

I love when I find videos that just “make sense” to my brain. Thankfully, a lot of your videos do. Especially this one. Thank you.

[@veronica_._._._]

I've been doing these things all my life and getting teased for it. This piece is now my social proof. Creators need a creative space, and, for the uncreative support tasks to take less time thru simplicity and clarity. Did l miss something about this season's shades and tints are...

[@helenebennie3961]

Agree. Creative people need an organised space to create.

[@mcmaschio]

Your ability to make anything into a story and video is so inspiring for me ...just inspires me to keep making more vids... Thanks Van🔥💯

[@KelvinMedinathezarkman]

This fulfilled man was always amazed with how the spirited man and his artistic brother have always been organized. Van’s approach to organization is very streamlined which is satisfying. Appreciate the look into your way of thinking in organizing items Van!

[@adventurepainter9674]

This is insanely well done. my goodness

[@jeffdrees1892]

Self respect is the first barrier to organization. One must first respect their self before they can respect others and eventually learn to respect things. One must respect things before organization can begin.

[@LazzarrusLong]

Minimalism is the best organization tool I’ve ever adopted. 👍🏼

[@reed6514]

I prefer fire 🔥 but it's kinda the same as minimalism

[@LazzarrusLong]

@@reed6514 Ha! Torch it all.

[@ChickenNutz69]

Maximalism is the best set of tools I’ve ever adopted 👍

[@reed6514]

@@ChickenNutz69 😄🤣

[@LazzarrusLong]

@@ChickenNutz69 How so?

[@tcollier4017]

ha! I've been using #64 rubber bands since my high school days of working at Office Max. They're the best!

[@revmotor]

The jumper cables box in the LC is awesome

[@lindaroyal8161]

Stumbled on this while scrolling, glad I did. Like your style, direct, to the point, simple ideas, all practical and not a long video. I must say the storage of jumper cables under the hood, brilliant!

[@chrislrob]

Storing the jumper cables in the engine compartment has blown my mind. Subscribed.

[@arvinmendoza4943]

ive been fiollowing these principles before this video came out, glad to see some like minded individuals out there

[@connectropy]

Have read only only a minute's worth of comments and feel obliged to offer kudos on the sound art cavorting as music that is under your narration and the in situ sounds. Inspiration!

[@huuexx]

From an electrician; props on the Klein canvas bags

[@ABD4VIDS]

What on the hell did I click on!!?? This is FREAKING AWESOME!! I seriously clicked on this channel to see about these organizational hacks. But the humor in this is beyond anything I could see on stage! Definitely subscribing.

[@helenebennie3961]

Totally agree.

This is honestly my favorite video. It speaks to all of my obsessions and desires for organization. Wish Van made more of this.

[@asterixgaul7076]

Van this is just awesome. I was always awed by how you and Casey arrange everything so neatly! If you make this a series I’d watch. Btw after your kit video on bike tools I fished out a dewalt too bag and put tools for my bicycle repair in that and it’s so useful. Note that your messages are impacting peoples lives in a positive way. Keep it up

[@jessewillem]

Love this video. Not many people making videos in this style in this day and age. And your style is unique, practical & aesthetic without trying to be all insta-polished. Your videos are timeless Van, they remind of 'Baz Luhrmann - Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen'. Thankyou for creating in this life !

[@bitrudder3792]

No stacks/one-handed, YES! Now if only I can get hubs on board. My life is so happy everywhere I have implemented this. Can’t wait to hear more, just had to chime in with enthusiasm at number one.

[@michaelvossen7253]

I found the hardest part of organizing your home is getting your partner to agree on how to organize it. We have compromised by cutting our home into equal pieces.

[@bitrudder3792]

@@michaelvossen7253 - Whatever works, right??? Have you two looked at Clutterbug categories? It’s like a clutter personality assessment of individual preferences overall, and/or in particular categories. Everyone falls somewhere on two measurements: How much they need/want to see all their stuff out vs behind doors, in clear containers vs opaque containers. And Do they want to store things in very discrete categories vs general ones, like: “Toys” vs “action figures” “First Aid” vs “band-aids” “Cleaners” vs “glass cleaners” Etc. Strategies are available for each style, and for some things it’s just easier to accommodate the person who wants to macro-organize in plain sight - ideally in a dedicated container. The most helpful thing about this (to me) is understanding that it’s ok for people to be mentally wired in different ways.

[@RealColdChiller]

That jumper cable box is now in my top 5 things I've ever seen on KZbin.

[@RochelleEmilia]

Your voice is so calming. I'm going to use your videos for chill time when I'm feeling overwhelmed!

[@MTheory333]

I feel so much better about my quirks after seeing this. Thank you

[@Kis258]

I feel like I've been invoked into some alternate dimension while watching this video, and it is a nice place to be. Proud member of the binder clip club and im always encouraging recruits

[@marcelmajercik8374]

This video changed my life. Thanks Van.

[@oranc1168]

add to the pentagram of organization: velcro cable ties, double sided tape, custom cut card board boxes.

[@arnabmusouwir9018]

This is the most effective video on organization i have seen on youtube! short, concise and most importantly brilliant. Thank you!

[@mylifetimephotograph]

I click. I learn. I appreciate. Thank you.

[@yannikkissa9419]

The jumper cable box is so much over the top, but I know exactly how satisfying it will feel in the end!!!

[@ANJUSEJO]

If the algorithm gives me this, I love the algorithm. The organization is all about a Lean environment, in which waste has no room for all work to flow sustainably. I love this guy.

[@r.joseph8911]

I got this video as a suggestion, and all the sudden, I see a fellow old Land Cruiser fanatic three-quarters in.. that made an already great video even more awesome!!!

[@smee85]

I haven't even finished the video yet because I'm too excited and happy for finding it at this time exactly what I needed it. Seek and you shall find. But wow thank you I'm so grateful for this today and now I have everything that I need right now

[@kayleeson509]

Personal Rule: If the storage is chest height or higher, it is shelves. If the storage is waist height or lower, it is drawers. I haven't made a rule about castors yet but it's something I keep flip flopping on.

[@TinyChickPottery]

A god of video production. I’m obsessed. I genuflect to you, alone.

[@rachaelb9164]

This video was strangely calming. If you don’t have shelf brackets but have 1x2’s and a kreg jig you can make your own super sturdy shelves.

[@yannikkissa9419]

I'm observing and trying for a long while and I have adopted many of the things said here

[@cartour8425]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen in a while.

[@kevinfager.]

I’ve posted this reaction on many Spirited Man videos. It always pertains to the specific video but generally it’s the same thing. Van reads my mind. Or…he conceptualizes an idea simultaneously with me doing that thing. I just put up a couple bookshelves I made awhile ago, completing the top perimeter of my bedroom door frame. First time I’ve cut dadoes in a book shelf. Why? No stacking. Yes they’re “stacked” but I took the time to do that to have a separating piece of hardboard for different authors.

[@JeepTJay6]

I went to hit the like button, but realized I had already hit it after one of the other dozen times that I watched this video. The fact that the algorithm keeps dropping this into my feed is a good indicator that I must be watching the proper amount of useful content on a regular basis. 😂

[@chjr4740]

Dude, are you me? Somehow KZbin recommended this video today and I realized I already do all the things you recommended. Great work with the edition btw! And great content! Subscribed!

[@Internalflow33]

Awesome video. I find "rolling shelved racks" (I got at Costoco) are great as can compact them all together in a corner of garage when not using, keep them labelled and just roll out the rack you need, when needed. I also use clear plastic multipocket pocket hanging organisers on the ends of the shelf/racks.

[@mythcrab6047]

This video is it. If you really look there is so much to learn and receive. Thank you.

[@jackkraken3888]

Instructions unclear I have now summoned a organization demon, he actually doesn't do any organizaing, just complains when I put something away in the wrong place.

[@Tipperary757]

Very helpful!!! I'm a junk drawer on 2 legs.

[@the_toppi]

Hmm, I gotta go with Velcro brand Velcro Tape, Dymo Punch Label Tape, 3M Dual Lock Tape, Zip Ties and Rustoleum Saftey Orange Spray paint as my talismen. A few Hammer-in Cable Stays, a couple 3M Hooks and some Pro-Gaff Gaffers Tape never hurts to keep around too.

[@MacValdee]

This might be the most impactful video you've made. Thank you for the tips!

[@bigskybob]

this and the gift-giving ones. I love where he boils down big lists into simple categories and principles.

[@neilaleksandrov2655]

super cool, love the jumper cable storage solution

[@CogitoBcn]

I love your advice, I love even more the visual and audio vibes.

[@VitorMadeira]

KZbin algorithm sent me here. Really glad to find the entrance door to your channel. Just subscribed, of course! Greetings from Portugal.

[@djevlhelvete]

"In the beginning there was shelves". You're god-damn right. Subbed.

[@orbismworldbuilding8428]

Love this video! And your voice and delivery Very calming, i enjoy I will apply what i can from this

[@rgfromkl3594]

As a car enthusiast I came here for the Land cruiser videos, but here I am now relearning my life. This content is gold!

[@helenebennie3961]

He has Cruiser videos!!! Awesome!

[@samtriebels1362]

Very well done. One-handed...so easy to remember this rule for organization!

[@CrapE_DM]

I would definitely add decluttering to the list. Minimalism is insanely handy, even if you don't go full-bore. Also, I'm very glad you gave that occult disclaimer. Otherwise I'd have to leave a comment about it. Now I just need to leave a comment about not leaving a comment about it.

[@marthabenner6528]

Zip ties. Buttonhole thread. Binder clips. Loose paper. Straight pins. Those little finishing nails.

[@cupbowlspoonforkknif]

Solid rules! I've been trying out pencil cases like you have there and its been going well.

[@JoshThrives]

One of my favorite Spirited Man videos yet! Reminded me of a book I read years ago called The Organized Mind. Some more great rules in there that can apply to the home and workspace

[@MANATWORKlives]

I have added the book to my list of To Reads. Thank you.

[@PhilMakesThings]

It’s a sign. I’m currently reading The Revenge of Analog by David Sax, and just underlined “The Organised Mind” as a mental note to get a copy…

[@tyronefrielinghaus3467]

I (amongst other things!), loved your 'customise' dictum. Yes : really speaks to me! Also, great, measured voice. Subscribed right after video.

[@beagleoverlord7006]

This video came at a good time. Im trying to get more organized

[@parasocialbondsmetaswvoits9078]

Same

[@paulschwoboda3955]

I almost needed smelling salts after the jumper cable scene. Brilliant!

[@nnov_tech_chan7891]

Totally agree. Have to learn all this on my own

[@benjaminsmith718]

This is the most underrated KZbin video I have seen.

[@resist_act_consciously]

I love your video man, you're a zen master, that's great advice style

[@Jack.of.all.learning]

Amazingly awesome video, artistically wonderful. If I may propose my personal #6: Sort shelves similar to the way they are sorted on the shelf at your favorite store. This not only optimizes my organization but also my time spent in stores.

[@weniweedeewiki.6237]

Absolutely brilliant .

[@laimaravillon895]

I had started doing this intuitively!!!!

[@PaulRichards78]

Thanks Van Aways great to come across another creative organizer