6 stupid ways young men WASTE money

[@Gent.Z]

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[@kierancarter8369]

I appreciate you actually served yourself on a plate during your ad...very much the gentleman.

[@johnriley8713]

“Gentleman: Don’t waste money on expensive food delivery” (then proceeds to run an advert for expensive food delivery sponsor) 😂😂😂

[@SuperBaseballguy]

Glad I’m not the only one that thinks this way!

[@PSean555]

You are a wise young man. The comment on bottle service is so spot on - bottle service is the biggest scam of the last two decades and if a young man can't figure that out, they will be imprisoned by their bad habits.

[@Gent.Z]

Thanks very much

[@jaysibiri]

$375 a month for my Kia and still using my Iphone 11 from 2020 💀 living beneath ones means really is the best choice.

[@luisfeliperamosparada6884]

Make a video about good ways a young men should spend ( probably the correct word would be invest ) his money

[@ryancurry2911]

My friends always tell me to finance a new car. my 3 cars are a Morris minor, a Mercedes 190d and a mk2 VW golf. Older cars are way cheaper and easier to work on and in my opinion they’re just all round better than modern cars. I’ve always seen finance on a new car as a stupid option as the car will have depreciated in value or had some sort of electrical fault by the time you’re done paying it off.

[@davidjsouth231]

I’ve never been able to afford a new car. But all our vehicles are older and unfortunately with that comes repairs

[@AJ56]

Your 190D has character very few new cars can match. Safety is a concern though with older cars.

[@untouchable360x]

7. Simping for women.

[@anthonycharles-d5i]

Every single person should learn to meal prep. Buy some containers (I use Ello) that are meal sized. Broil some salmon or another protein. Add some rice or couscous and a green (I usually go with broccoli or asparagus). I usually throw a few in the fridge and freeze the others for later in the week. It takes less than an hour and I have six meals ready to go. It sounds obvious but buying containers that fit an entire meal makes it so easy.

[@geoffreysundstrom]

you should add tattoos and piercings

[@hoozat007]

My ex mother-in-law had an interesting strategy, especially if you work for an hourly wage. When she saw something that she wanted to buy, she would stop and ask herself, “How long do I have to work to pay for that?” It’s a good speed-bump check before spending money. Is that fancy pair of shoes, or whatever, worth a week of your work?

[@blindmp3]

Great vid brother. Been wanting to try a service like Factor, definitely gonna try it

[@Gent.Z]

It's a great time saver and their food is delicious!

[@Saelestria-jd3uq]

This is the first time I have heard about Bottle Service and it made my wallet genuinely terrified.

[@Gent.Z]

Luckily its very easy to avoid

[@GerbenHagg]

Absolutly a good way to minimize your spending, it's a similar approach to declutting on yearly base. House appliance, energy use, magazines, tv cable, charity you don't comply with.

[@SagetheRomantic]

I wish I lived where everything was closer to where I didn’t need a car. Add too, that car insurance is an extra expense that is constantly being raised. That’s an extra $300+ that’s leaving your pockets every month.

[@Snarge22]

Bottle service sounds like a play on suckers thinking they're gaining some level of status. Which of course they're just being duped.

[@ForceOrange]

- Electronic gadgets, new computers or games consoles, which deprecate very fast... - 1st class flights - unused / underused subscription services. - ...

[@anthonycharles-d5i]

I have never bought a latest model phone, nor have I ever replaced or upgraded a phone unless my current one was destroyed.

[@theironlapel]

Another great video! I do think that we should all strive for financial independence and it is smart to budget our money. Good advice.

[@khiladi3409]

Food - yes. I think it's alright to spend a bit once a month but I stay away from doing it frequently. Better do it when you actually need to instead of doing it just to satisfy yourself or a craving (unless it's been for quite some days). Technology - I prefer to use mine till it wears out or becomes incompatible ( my windows laptop from 2014 runs perfectly to this day). Same for a phone. VIDEO GAMES- Yes, I game. But I prefer to wait for a sale to save some money off, and only buy a new game when I am completely bored of what I currently have. (Euro Truck Sim 2 - I like driving and would not get bored of it. Minecraft - it's endless. I keep switching between them two) Dopamine- The satisfaction of spening money buying stuff. Yes, I've often thought of buying a new ink pen, or a bicycle multitool. But, I don't need those when I happily have a good number of pens already and have the tools already. I did these things for like 3 months and saved 3K INR - something like 35 USD.

[@golovinguitar]

I was very surprised when you said you film everything on Iphone 13! i thought it's a camera or smth! do you use cinematic mode on your IPhone when film this videos? or just a regular setup? i've tried cinematic but it looks very different and not that great! awesome video as always!

[@Gent.Z]

Yes I use cinematic mode. Having good lighting is important too.

[@jonathan6480]

I bought a 2011 Ford Fusion in cash before the 2020 lockdowns. I paid down $80k in student loans by not having a car payment.

[@demongo2007]

Pricey coffee is a real pet peeve…if I’m out and feel like I need a jolt, I’ll go to a Starbucks or other coffee shop and get a cup of black drip coffee…$2-3 max, and only if I’m really flagging. My daily coffee is made at home-drip coffee, black, no extra calories…

[@Mr.DippsChad]

Strip clubs major money pits!

[@MosMunchyBox]

Great vid James love it!

[@FelixCosmescu]

Good Video James, I agree with all these points, especially on the phone one.

[@Asdfhhrvnhgrd35753]

This all comes back to either saving money or making intentional purchases of meaningful and realistic value. Should you purchase the regular product/service? Is the premium product/service worth it? Are they tangible, part of hobbies or often lead to conversations(e.g bar, coffee shop)?

[@-Xen]

Im surprised he didnt add gaming on the list. He sure do dislike gaming

[@Jasona1976]

Try correct English...."does" .

[@Godotlv5000]

Unless you're buying micro transactions, it's not a waste of money, specially when you buy the games with a discount. I don't spend more than 300 bucks on video games a year, ps plus included.

[@jaysibiri]

Its not that big of a waste, just buy games selectively and only when theyre on sale. If it brings you joy then its not a waste. No different than any other hobby.

[@RonanOBrien-s5z]

Gaming generally speaking is a bad idea, most gamer guys I know don't date at all, its like women can smell a gamer and avoid them

[@CapraObscura]

Gaming is a massive waste of money and time

[@jackdonith]

It began with "meh, you're too harsh on them, let them spend them on what they want..." and ended with "you, sir, are absolutely right" for the second part!

[@Gent.Z]

Haha. Thank you, Jack.

[@carolwolff4251]

Bravo!! Please give us more!!

[@paulrenis8930]

What about a Mocha Chocolata, ya-ya. Is that worth the price😅

[@leifwalker4929]

Lottery Tickets! I see people buying tickets weekly like clock work. Such a waste of money.

[@Snarge22]

Expensive coffees; it's often twice a day that I see from the constant lines at the drive through. And then think of the empty calories one is taking in.

[@teenoso4069]

Wise words. Maybe a follow up on good things to spend your money on

[@MusicMike747]

I learned too late. Buy assets. Assets that generate income. I lived my life as a money filter, simply taking money from my employers and giving it to someone else’s employers. I will die broke. Don’t be me.

[@vinceloera264]

I am personally exhausted by the financial guru boomer BS. I agree with you that the best thing a young man can do with his income is reinvest it back into himself to create opportunity. Overall men need to determine what value things bring to their lives. If you ask yourself that question you will find yourself cutting out a lot of garbage.

[@jeffmay6302]

I would advise any young man to buy a house/unit as soon as he can. I had my house paid off by 38, as such I've lived mortgage and rent free for the last 22 years. Meanwhile I drive an old but reliable car allowing me to travel overseas every year. I know guys my age who because they rent will have to continue to work until their health no longer allows it and will retire with next to nothing.

[@hamtairo]

Surprising I am still rolling in Iphone 11, just need a new battery and hope Apple dont stop supporting it for next feel years. While the savings made on using older Iphone was cancelled by using on car trackdays

[@anthonycharles-d5i]

I can go to a local Indian food restaurant and get a great, varied and filling lunch for the same price as McDonalds (excluding the tip, of course).

[@deneseepaul6882]

Would you consider spending money on Tom Ford fragrances a waste of money when you can get dupes for a fraction of the cost?

[@jonysingh6272]

There not gonna last the same better to get the original and have a sense of confidence when someone ask you what’s you’re wearing

[@thechairman74]

I wasted a lot of money (it could have been more, of course) on renting adult videos, going to strip clubs and other activities in my youth. I wasn't spending a lot as I was living at home, but still I think of all of the additional money that I could have saved.

[@whenson6549]

8:52 paraphrasing from Tyler Durden

[@CreativeUsernameHere-r1k]

I am saving for an old 1970s-1980s mercedes as a young balkan guy, next to uni... obviously not for the daily travels etc. but the utility of it being able to haul funriture and go to vacation trips. And yeah, seeing my peers waste their time and rely on a "small help" from their dads is so cringe...

[@Gent.Z]

The 70s-80s Mercedes will cost you a lot of money in maintenance. If you're looking to save money, find a more contemporary car. That's my advice after losing a lot of money on a very sexy yet very unreliable old car :)

[@cjyu2]

Thank you!! Your videos are always so inspiring and helpful keep it up!!!

[@Martin_Romanowski]

Personally I would add $ wasting on video games and drugs like weed Also I would add to list strip clubs

[@JoJo15105]

Avoid lottery ticket purchases.

[@JasonCasey-mm2zc]

But..But..But..I MIGHT win a billion dollars (sarcasm)

[@timvandenbrink4461]

Gambling is an idiot tax.

[@olivierpapineau-schneiderm3673]

Love my espresso machine, nothing beats a well brewed coffee in the morning.

[@supersonique001]

If you're an investor/speculator (and you should be) stop paying for full brokerage services and/or management fees for mutual funds, packaged bank products etc. and learn the game, do your homework, become wealthy!

[@mbogucki1]

$4 Cortado from an independent small business roaster > Office No-Brand black sludge with caffeine.

[@Gent.Z]

If you can find a $4 Cortado I'm there

[@oupwo7468]

OK I admit : I bought The Hobbit binded edition and illustrated by Tolkien

[@darkphotographer]

things i don t do , is buy take out or over prosses food , i don t have car , i walk , ride bicycle or take cab use to have motorcycle and car , i don t have expensive phone , got one that cost 100euro and i have for 5 yeas now , will get new one when iit will die , i will get a similar , i don t buy stupid expensive stuf like 200euro tie , or 100 poketsquare . or luxury watch , or buy expensive furniture . or go on expensive holydays , like blow 2-3 month wage one one weekend , also have my vice , i smoke , i like go out for coffee almost every day or drink one a week , just don t want to spend all my day working and wory abaut money ,, live with less and much happyer , with less stress ,

[@joshmiller7777]

Great stuff James! I have made it my mission this year to move out of my comfort zone and move to London

[@Gent.Z]

Good for you, Josh. Any particular area of the city you have in mind?

[@joshmiller7777]

@Gent.Z Thank you very much mate! My girlfriend lives in Limehouse, so I hope for somewhere around there, Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs etc

[@alexanderson5430]

I've tried factor and the meals aren't very healthy if you look at the nutrition facts.

[@Talles787]

Hello! I'm from Brazil and I really like your videos!

[@steveweast475]

In our consumer society, this is all normal

[@bailujen8052]

I recently bought my first Ebook Raising Warriors, and plan to use it to parent myself and my future children once i find a partner.

[@OldcarsNmusic]

Eating out and takeout? Guilty. Financing vehicles? Not in a great while. Expensive phone? No, give me a TCL and I'm golden. The rest of it? Hard pass.

[@zeljkothegreekserb]

Wasting money is not the problem nearly as much as not generating it. No one got rich by saving and being a cheapskate, every financial article or video in existence goes over these same things blaming cars and so on, so by that logic everyone who read those articles would be rich by now, but no one talks about how the biggest waste is people not attempting to generate something apart from their 9 to 5. Also no one is also talking about by far the biggest waste of money in western countries - renting an apartment for the sole purpose of escaping from your family, instead its promoted to waste half of your salary on unnecessary living space you don't need just so that you are "independent", instead of using that money to start a business, buy healthier food, learn skills and so on, even if it means living with your family for a few years longer. Why do all multimilionaires live with their families in big mansions and "independent" lefties buy shoebox apartments just so they aren't in the same house as their parents and then struggle to reach the end of the month with noodles and pizza?

[@thechairman74]

Or maybe find roommates and split the rent with them?

[@jairoandresmunozchica7706]

Not true. I know very wealthy people who got there by paying a lot of attention to their expenses. No great salary.

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

i like cars and trucks from the 2000s

[@IgorMikeshin]

Cigarettes and Netflix

[@Mebzy]

Good video but a freshly made flat white (not from Starbucks lol) is a great way to start the day

[@adrianv4271]

I don't get it, you are telling that delivered food is wrong and not so fresh when it is packed for 20 mins, and at the same time you are making advert for delivered food, or is it about food being healtier?

[@AGentlemansThought]

Hello Gent Z, I have been following your channel now and I wanted to say that you along with many other channels have inspired me to become a KZbinr. I started this channel called “A Gentleman’s Thought”. I am enjoying the process and whether this channel of mine is accepted or it totally flops i have learned so many great things on this channel and I just have to say thank you for inspiring me.

[@yaccoweiss1126]

"spending or $7 on a highly caffeinated highly syrupy iced mocha frocka bucka BS drink" Hahaha, nice one, young chap. It's essentially: Lower office clercks buying brand status. It can be compared to going to the office dressed in a t-shirt with and mega big Chanel or Gucci logo. A genuine coffee connoisseur, certainly does not want to be associated with Starbucks. And a gentleman never drinks or eats while walking.

[@Gent.Z]

I agree with everything you just said.

[@projectmonk9673]

Thank you for this video. ☺️

[@christophermitchell7925]

He has another video that’s basically the same thing, except in this one he trades off designer logos for coffee. Still no mention of gambling though, although I suppose that could be considered a vice. Oh and he also trades out video games for bottle service. Either way, I would think that hookers, drugs, strip clubs, gambling, porn/OnlyFans, clubs/bottle service and obnoxious “designer” clothing like Gucci belts, T-shirts and sneakers should pretty much be at the top of the list of crap that nobody should waste their money on. Oh, and as far as bottle service in “da club” goes, these idiots listen to rap music and then go out and try to emulate the rappers and/or songs that not only condone but advocate doing stupid s**t to try to make others think that they’re “a baller” when 99% of them probably didn’t even play HS sports! 🤣 As a wise man once said, a fool and his money are soon parted.

[@Furnabulax1]

I agree getting a new iPhone every year is excessive. in my experience, i think the best option is trading in ur old phone every couple years, preferably when the 2 years of Apple Care expires so ur always covered, just in case something happens. If u wait longer, ur phone's trade in credit depreciates and u will get less back on the purchase from Apple. Also evaluate what is the best bang for the buck, if u really need the Pro MAX or not, what storage u need if u have external storage options, that kinda stuff. And, look at what hardware features u get in the newer models too, like Apple Intelligence is pretty good and will just get better, but see, i bought my 15 Pro in February of last year, BEFORE that got announced at WWDC. All i bought it for was the better camera at the time for the Vermont Solar Eclipse trip i was planning, and it turned out to be a better investment than i had anticipated bc Apple Intelligence is actually kinda cool.

[@Martin_Romanowski]

I couldn’t agree more with this well done list. I think Iphone 16 will be exactly same as iphone 24 except it will cost 4 grand Even when I was 18 whenever I saw group of adults with bottle service it looked like kids in adult body

[@mnj8311]

Games. Games are F&G

[@overnightgrowth]

5:45 Alcohol is a vice as well to me anyway. I wouldn't spend anything on that. It makes me unhealthy and I don't enjoy it much anyway.

[@ekillops22]

Same. I'm a big fan of cocktails and have definitely spent a lot on making them at home as a hobby/vice. I notice he has his mini bar set up in the background too. Seems hypocritical not to include that in the discussion. I guess they fit into his idealized gentleman persona though so they get a pass

[@KentoSkyHladilek]

im a painter, i constantly have to spend my income on materials

[@JasonCasey-mm2zc]

Then youre not charging enough overhead, my friend.

[@KentoSkyHladilek]

@ im going bigger

[@miacloses]

Love your content James, however there are much healthier alternatives to Factor, such as Nutrition Solutions. Unfortunately, over 30% of the ingredients in factor meals are comprised of seed oils, artificial additives and fillers (check ingredient label). Just thought I'd share knowing you have your audiences best interest in mind. Perhaps consider another sponsor? I'm not affiliated with Nutrition Solutions whatsoever, although they're the cleanest meal prep delivery service on the market in my opinion, and their CEO Chris Cavallini is the embodiment of health. Other than that, this was an insightful video!

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

i can't drink coffee. i drink iced tea every day

[@niobioobaita.3098]

Impressive, very nice!

[@martinsoap054]

Is the over a minute of black screen at the end there on purpose? No attack, just a genuine question

[@josephsetorius3465]

There a hidden track at the end.

[@martinsoap054]

​@@josephsetorius3465fire ghost track 🔥

[@prod.j.a.z]

hi james, great vid, could you tell me how you moved to the us, as in what was the process since it seems kinda confusing for me (a european) to move to the us

[@TheAlvoss]

James, another video and you nailed it again! Nothing to debate . Perhaps gaming is a target of wasteful $$$.?

[@JanithMaduranga-or5vy]

Nice Tie mate

[@Fsdk88]

Love the tie man, stylish and cool color

[@marcnotyou3191]

Buy a smartphone model that is two or three years old and unlocked.

[@tedlolohowl2367]

Hello James, We are interested to learn how at such a young age you managed to get a Green Card to work in the USA ?

[@christophermitchell7925]

Oh and I’ll NEVER buy anything from Factor. That’s a ridiculous waste of money, and I can cook better than they can. It costs 300% more than the grocery store! Plus they’ve been bombing me with ads lately, and I hate that.

[@jeffreydaniels7519]

Good advise. And I’m a Boomer.

[@demongo2007]

GAMING…latest and greatest games, latest and greatest system, hours wasted in front of screens and never to be regained…

[@gaminggtaserice5334]

I'm sorry about what I'm going to show you 13:08

[@russellcraig5557]

Tattoos!!!

[@MrIha-ee5xf]

The worst thing is to buy crypto when on ATH. Also, don't buy Tesla stocks *not financial advice* Btw I've never been to club and never knew about "bottle service" existence, but it rly sounds stupid. If I wanted to get rid of my money, I can imagine better ways

[@florianschaefer2527]

Porn and booze(bottleservice in perticular) are definitively a waste of money. You only get a bad hangover.

[@florianschaefer2527]

And to add: Buy everything new. You can get really great deals on second hand clothing. For example I just bought two Eton shirts, factory-new, for 20ct on the Dollar.

[@A_Dornan_1776]

Yeah, all points are valid, but Christ do I want my sig time to time...

[@A_Dornan_1776]

It's called MODERATION

[@None-jj8sx]

What makes you want to sig?

[@A_Dornan_1776]

@@None-jj8sx Sig-m-a

[@A_Dornan_1776]

For real, I'm a very ligt smoker and smoke prefer sigars, but sometimes, just a sig wil do, ya dig?

[@urbandaniel100]

James, you look a lot leaner and healthier my friend. Hair looks more refined these days as well. I would personally offer advise and not criticism and that maybe you should take a look at Pini Parma for their suits and Archibald London for their sneakers which are made by hand in italy using deer skin etc.

[@Gent.Z]

Thanks very much. I've been making a lot of effort with my health and fitness, so I appreciate you noticing. I have never bought from Pini Parma although I have always admired their styles. Perhaps I will give them a try following your recommendation.

[@Francisco-p2c]

Desculpe pelo atraso fino senhor 🍷🗿

[@weloveboating]

Love this content. I’m 56 and make my own food and coffee and I prioritize investing vs convenience or vices and I’m already $150k ahead in this bull market in crypto, will probably make close to $1mil because of good choices

[@josemiranda8309]

These takes are very midwit.

[@ahmadabdelmawla5405]

Max I spend on alcohol are two cocktails on Friday evening for 20 dollars in total

[@sergeyminin7652]

Your "deep" voice sounds so fake

[@johnnysilverhand1733]

I buy knives. Just spent 400 on the new Ultratech, a few months ago 500 on a Mnandi. 😆 High fidelity audio, guitars, high end timepieces, tech, quality wardrobe... It piles up.

[@Jasona1976]

dumb

[@johnnysilverhand1733]

@ why? Quality stuff costs money. You wanna do photography? Costs money. Play an instrument? Costs money. You could get away with crap, but it costs more in the long run imo. I can sell most of the stuff and not lose much money. Most of the money I make goes in an ETF, VWCE now, before I used the S&P500. It's all about how much you make, what your priorities are and what makes you happy. And if you're a miser or spendthrift or something in between.

[@johnnysilverhand1733]

@ says a guy with a BMW badge 😭 I drive a Honda civic, and if I got a Beemer, I'd flip it instantly.

[@Jasona1976]

@johnnysilverhand1733I had a Civic in college when I was broke. You simply cannot afford a BMW. Cracka

[@BillBrutal]

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