Adventures with Minimalism and Happiness: Marty Stano @ TEDxUMDearborn

Since graduating from UofM, creative Marty has been living life as a filmmaker and traveler. His short films, music videos and commercials have taken him all over the world. Living a minimalist lifestyle, he will share how it has affected his life!'
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[@spacemonkey3800]

“The world has enough for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed.” ~M.K. Gandhi

[@santiamen260]

I strongly believe, minimalism is the future. It’s the only way to save the planet and save ourselves.

[@aroseinwinter7719]

Santi Amen i hate when someone leaves a message that i agree with and then its a year old.

[@Grace.allovertheplace]

Santi Amen Yes oh yes you’re so genuinely right 👏👍🎉

[@SandraStefanova]

Yes!

[@bucksorel6805]

Amen brother !

[@missshroom5512]

❤️🌎✌🏼

[@Angela-xk2jy]

"...pack the best and most positive thoughts..." I like that a lot. Thanks! :)

[@vinceboyle5063]

"Our real homes are our minds"

[@AdvocateSpirit]

Bob Marley said that!

[@tonypro3007]

Love it!

[@lauramainiero131]

Right that one got me!

[@sarahscroggins2793]

Efs

[@markkuahlamaa770]

Thank You for Good Talk , minimalism is only Way save the Planet ! I am Retired in Finland , I not need So much ! Retired Time is Best Life to me. Retired 4 You.

[@raspberryblood]

"Charlie man, I feel sorry for you. You can't afford new things and stuff." Charlie looked at him and said,"Man, I feel sorry for YOU. I have 52 days vacation a year. And you have to work every Friday". BAMM!!

[@antoinepaine8097]

Nina Sukarsono i just died 😂😂😂👌👌👌

[@ajcassataofficial]

Flipped that on him real quick! charlie should be a comedian

[@catreadsbooks]

Love this Ted Talk! I wish I could get up the nerve to do this too. I am a minimalist. When people come to my apartment they always ask me if I just moved in or if I was robbed.

[@KA2HRO]

Love this.

[@KA2HRO]

haha..

[@NemeanLion-]

I've seriously told people i'm more into the Japanese sort of simplistic style. :)

[@merlegoode7742]

CatReads T

[@TwinkiesPiano]

Me Too!!! I love looking at japanese minimalistic rooms and stuff, especially cause they just fold up their bed and store it away ahhhh

[@MariChuCoria]

Proud to be a minimalist and it never occurred that my mind needed to be de-cluttered too!

[@mz.dfwm107noneyurbusiness6]

Mari-Chu Coria of course you can absolutely my saying that I came up with myself is this cluttered house cluttered mind your soul and spirit will never be at peace or calm it will always be Reeling for thoughts faster than a locomotive as they say you will never be able to find anything at a moment's notice when somebody calls you to go out anywhere even to the grocery store you'll be looking for your house keys all day also if it's in your storage unit quote on quote you do not need it big. Big capital letters

[@santoshupadhyay7328]

Respect from India brother... really the concept of minimalizm is applied it can really simplify our lives.. Once while on Journey I just spoke to to some strangers "The more we posses, more possessed we become "

[@nicosuave6662]

My first journey to minimalism started with getting rid of smoking and Facebook. What came back was so much better. I got promoted and now I started crossfit. I feel so much better

[@jonathonsdaddy8365]

+Nico Suave I did the same thing about a year ago . I quit smoking and drinking , but not at the same time . Yikes !!! I did not realize the $$$ I was wasting each day . I am now putting more money in my 401 k then ever before . I will be retiring a lot earlier than I previously thought possible . I am plan on traveling as a minimalist , all over the world .... When you ask God to help you anything is possible ! Love God => Love Life

[@mz.dfwm107noneyurbusiness6]

Nico Suave I'm so happy to see that you have stopped smoking and changing your life now I myself need some help and motivation that's right even from a stranger as sadly there is no one else to help

[@_gongster2835]

I am going to become a minimalist today.

[@TheSongbirdo]

Hardcore Vegan hows it going so far?

[@_gongster2835]

My adventures of minimalism? It's going well!

[@_gongster2835]

Morbidly Curious haha how did you know that I was Asian

[@GooRouix]

Hardcore Vegan Begin by not telling me and showing your picture.

[@misstybyers]

Carlo Maine do you realize that came off a little creepy lol

[@justynmacfarland9322]

I'm impressed with your personal discovery and increased gratification of life at such a young age! I'm 54 and making strides, mentally and physically, towards minimalism. Great video!

[@deepeshbajpai4423]

Hello there Sir how are you? Been 2 years so did you went ahead with minimalism?

[@temamarshall92]

Wow, that was beautiful.

[@infinitybless7132]

For me, it’s not time that I need to be happy. I’m happy when I am doing the things that are fun. Time for me has nothing to do with it. For me there is enough time in a day let alone a lifetime. It’s a matter of being grateful for what you do have and using that time wisely. God Bless us all 🥰😇

[@davazad]

I loved your insights, Marty. Thank you for your courage, resilience, and generosity in sharing the insights in living a lifestyle devoted to minimalism.

[@jeanienelson7363]

The one thing I have to comment on is that when minimalism leads to being reliant on other people's stuff (i.e. a "bum") it is no longer impressive to me. Minimalism should be self-reliant so that you are more empowered to contribute. If you throw everything away but then immediately are like, "Dude, can I borrow that?" then I think you have taken it too far. Ultimately what Marty is sharing here is great, I just wanted to make that observation.

[@urvashisharma4254]

I agree with your observation. I am slightly troubled by suggestion made in many minimalist talks and articles of staying and living at friends or families or generous strangers. Some how I feel that there is confusion over the definition of minimalism. To me it is about not accumulating too much. It is definitely not about becoming reliant on others and burdening them (can be felt as such). This talk seems to me more about a journey of not owning much and living humbly by depending on others, which in many cultures can be perceived as a journey of a monk. It does not to me talk about minimalism.

[@johnmonk66]

You don't know minimalists, you know cheapskates. I am a minimalist, I owe no one nothing, and I take nothing from everyone. I pay 2k in rent and live alone. Minimalism is so I can have what i want, if you do it to be cheap, you are cheap, end of story

[@johnmonk66]

@@urvashisharma4254 You are 100% correct. Minimalism is about having what YOU need, not saving every penny and stealing from others. I live in a luxes condo because I am a minimalist, i ask nothing from anyone, because real minimalist do it to be self reliant and happy, not to become misers and save every penny.

[@RalphJBater]

Totally agree with the comments related to "exploiting" others, but borrowing can be a vital part to a minimalist life-style... if it is reciprocal... some things, like tools that are necessary only occasionally, can be better shared...

[@76onaps]

but dont we all rely on other peoples stuff regardless? we borrow from our friends and families regardless of our situation in life, but that doesnt mean we are "bums". this observation is totally irrelevant to the main message, it takes away from the positive message, i think the speaker deserves a better critique than this

[@midastouch9858]

'Minimalism of the mind' This I need!

[@lilat9309]

I feel like change my diet really changed my life, I see a lot of things differently now, I am on my way to become minimalism.

[@fatimxh]

Lila Thompson IKR✨

[@MarinoTarot]

this kind of life would be nothing for me, i am too sensitive for this kind of excitement "where will i sleep tonight?" but i am absolutely following your minimalist advice on every other part of life. very very inspiring speech! :D

[@misheardanimefreak]

This guy....I never thought of my beliefs of minimalism could be carried over with the thoughts we hold. Really eye opening. :) Thanks for the upload.

[@YomnaGFarag]

Very inspiring. I guess this is the first TEDx talk I never get bored in the middle of the speech. I just couldn't pause and return back to continue watching. His adventures and experience actually convinced me he is truly a minimalist and understands the mindset and the message beyond minimalism.

[@Tsekuru26]

Great talk! I discovered I've been exploring some kinds of minimalism in my life without knowing it ;-) I will continue this journey towards happiness. Thanks

[@OaklandJWB]

Very inspiring! I have made many changes in my own life as due course for minimalism. My next step will be going homeless. To anyone who is on the fence or perhaps just scared (which is natural; I'm scared too!) of the consequences of minimizing their lives just know that it is a spiritual and truly liberating experience. You will begin to appreciate things on a much deeper level.

[@user-oc3fr3po8y]

amazing comment

[@williammaldonado6132]

Most inspiring ✨️ 🙌 🙏

[@ChiaraViolaBlu]

Thank you Marty

[@junk5354]

All TED speakers speak at the same tempo = gives me heavy eye lids.

[@StarlingofAzerath]

Its a formula. All speakers no matter how professional or experienced have to follow a model given by TED. Thay cant freestyle it so to speak

[@felixfelix7447]

Is that what it is? I knew something was wrong.....

[@fatimxh]

Duuuude- inspiration right here :D it's awesome how ppl who find minimalism usually find veganism or become plant based OR the other way round

[@dhanyasrisanala2963]

Honestly, this is one of best minimalism videos. In a lot of videos, people would emphasise on getting rid of materialistic things but no one introduced the concept of mental and emotional decluttering.

[@worshipthesun6766]

He’s got it right. Love this. ❤️

[@bucksorel6805]

Exactly what I needed to hear in those dark times im goig through right now, I want to go backpacking Europe first in à tent and hitchiking. Sometimes when you r far from where you problems are you feel à New person ! Like the Weight on your shoulders has been lifted

[@sniperclown6384]

Beautiful and inspirational

[@kendrafleming3538]

what a beautiful soul

[@76onaps]

such an awesome speech. thank you for having the courage to go on your adventure and share your wisdom with the world.

[@modestpeanut]

I've been into minimalism for almost a year but this speech is seriously the best and inspiring one!! Thank you for sharing, Marty :)

[@deepeshbajpai4423]

Does being minimalist also means removing unnecessary apps from your phone including games?

[@Davidthemarathoner]

Thank you so much, for this wonderful video.

[@73jandersen]

Quality topic and talk. Thanks for sharing. Would say our 'home' is not in the mind, but in the core. Our 'essence' or 'consciousness'.

[@phuonglethimai3853]

What a beautiful message !

[@cosmina9027]

Thanks Marty. There are so many points in your talk, what my intuition was guessing like being the right thing to do, and I .. didn't listen. I got carried on by environment and ppl.. Now I ve realized I was right all this time. Happiness is not something you have to aim for is about living it. Not caring about friends and ppl telling you aaa you don t have that, you re poor. Well I visited the entire world, let s see who s poor now? :))

[@wendibaldwin6564]

DUDE! Wow! I need to watch this for reminders on what life is about. Spot on!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for this!🙏🏽👊🏽❤️

[@yerkoignacioo]

Muchas gracias. Saludos desde Chile

[@lorenl9262]

Excellent way of thinking and I have slowly started practicing this own realm of thought!!

[@GraceCutie_]

WOW! It pays so much to declutter. My aunt lost an SD card with a bunch of old photos on it about 3 years ago. She was sad and kept asking us if we had it. I've been decluttering these past 4 days, and I got to my bins with some bags and a sheet in it. I took everything out and saw at the bottom a little SD card. I thought "Could it be?", and turned on my computer, plugged in the card, opened the folder and VOILA! I can't want to tell her!!

[@CashJohnston]

Another really awesome speaker with fantastic experiences and ideas.

[@maryj4876]

Very nice, well said. ❤

[@tr1ckster726]

Great talk! I really liked your comments about how your mind is where Home is!

[@erirosesan]

Beyond brilliant!!

[@NadjaLind]

inspiring, Marty

[@pauls8688]

Minimalism of thought. Something new I learner today! Thanks

[@pearlvongpusanachai5942]

Impressive and profound, thanks very much, Martin!

[@sawcsam1019]

Very awesome talk

[@LearnGrowwithAnn]

amazing video! thank you so much...I needed to hear this!

[@automationsolution]

Deeply thought provoking!

[@harrykawanda]

Keep inspiring, Marty!

[@anitaahtiainen4116]

Truly profound ❤

[@whenyouhotglue]

I think minimalism is great for college students. Live minimally until u can find work u love. Or if life happens

[@sottilezza]

it is so inspiring, thank you!

[@lillyflower9774]

I love it! Thanks

[@Claycat4]

Wonderful!

[@kR1StYna94]

This is one of the most inspiring talks!

[@paulinawaas9204]

Gratitude in survival!

[@meggyspencer2136]

Most amazing speach ! BRAVO

[@MGC64]

This really spoke to me

[@moizter]

trying to live with less is a lot of hardwork

[@deeraven5645]

Great talk Thanks!

[@earlwilliams5473]

Kinda ironic. I came up with a saying a couple of years ago. ( The mare you can live without, the more you'll have ) I came up with this when I started to live well off and below my means. Get less, keep less, want less made me feel more free of burdens. I have more money less stress. I'm free ! Minimalism is the best redefinition of less is more.

[@Chorith77]

love it.

[@artworld6574]

Loved it !

[@SobrietyBestie]

Awesome!

[@greglautner3369]

A daily question ; is it a need or a want. Pretty much sums it up.

[@elizabethjamesmcmaster8306]

Beautiful

[@butterflymagicwithhottea9291]

Amen!

[@nesvan6736]

really inspiring

[@hal8683]

Give one thing you don't use to someone who can use it ... help and happiness! So much in American not being used and would change someone else's life or day!!

[@ganesanls8723]

Awesome

[@polixenivardoulias4297]

Awesome vid!

[@betts258]

insightful........

[@essieaku3563]

amazing advicew,

[@amahmbpce1218]

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[@kimberlyhoward4032]

Reuniting yourself with your God-given senses we have and sensory awareness. Sadly today, people function on no direction from our senses, including our gut.

[@John83118]

I'm speechless by this content. I recently came across something similar, and it was truly awe-inspiring. "The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Living Guide" by Matthew Cove

[@st2791]

🌼

[@kim291]

RIP my ears. Why does the audio flip back and forth from left to right?

[@hopesands2381]

anyone else wonder what happened at 5:32 ? lol great talk though!!

[@clairemariefergley]

Hope Sands lolz who knows it's a ted talk something always happens with the camera people

[@mz.dfwm107noneyurbusiness6]

Hope Sands I totally agree plus the camera man must be from a grade school he totally sucks he sure won't get a degree or an award except aggravating me and making me more irritated and harder to concentrate on anything that guy said plus he seemed really out of it in a way and I agree with the other comments if he's a minimalist why didn't they just get his even a small little apartment or a studio where he could just have his own place even if there is nothing in it

[@ayushniraula5685]

Arigatooo brother

[@arathinarayanappa7716]

👌👌👌🙏

[@1zoffer]

Some of what Marty says is obvious. If you have less stuff then you have fewer things to manage, maintain and distract you. I am interested in the spiritual side of minimalism. Perhaps passions flourish in the absence of distractions?

[@mz.dfwm107noneyurbusiness6]

Alex Midwinter Alex you are absolutely wonderful beautifully beautifully said have you considered writing seriously writing a book or little notes to yourself and then publishing them for others to be inspired by I like you already

[@mansiveer3231]

❤❤❤

[@runner1984]

Look at the material things you have and ask yourself..do I really need it? I've been a minimilist for 10 years renting with only the things I really need. It feels good. Example..I run everyday with the same apparel and trainers...wash it..go again. I love that gear and when I replace that shirt..it means sth. Get rid of that excess bagage..tomorrow is what matters.

[@waleskarios6087]

❤❤❤❤

[@anthonyvillalobos8036]

great video!

[@AllbusinessfitnessDFACBUFFALO]

currently on toilet...wiping with my fingers...no toilet paper minimalist lifestyle.

[@An-dc9hr]

20:10 Wow I'm watching in March 1, 2020 :)

[@CoolGirl007]

The conclusion is money isn't the best thing to make you happy not for soul to be exact

[@SymballerO]

16:40 'Omnia mea mecum porto'

[@estherkinzelmann4875]

👍

[@Ron-iu8kp]

I guess stage lights would violate the minimalist ethic.

[@landscapereader8237]

When you travel a lot, you are using this maximalism infrastructure system.

[@mattem2434]

Sound like Chris McCandless

[@eddiekulp1241]

Minimalism what I practice now out of necessity im on social security , would prefer excess consumption all smart people would

[@samiragrbovic2964]

⬆️🌅💖🙏