Becoming An Essentialist | Only Doing What Matters

#essentialism
Today I revisit a topic that made a huge impact on my life, and one that played a huge role in convincing me to make videos in the first place. Please enjoy
Hey everyone. My name is Nicholas and I make videos most about my experiences with minimalism, frugal living, tech, and things of that nature 🌱. I like to make content that feels like you're having a coffee with a friend ☕. So if that sounds good to you consider subscribing and I'll see you in the next one ✏️.
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[@rebeccajohnson4232]

Another helpful tip is “focus on what you can change right now” this has helped me look to what is essential right now.

[@namratashukla8951]

Saying NO to social commitments which made me feel miserable and depressed and saying YES to activities and people who adds value to my life.

[@kaisankhasru4081]

Sometimes saying no will actually make you more active because you're not burnt out by the things your just half heartedly doing

[@etherfromheaven]

I'm on the process of decluttering almost everything that I own. I already tackled my clothes and my book collection, and now I only have the essentials. During the whole process this is what I've been having in mind: keeping what is essential to live a meaningful life. I think this video captures perfectly this lifestyle. Congrats Nick!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks as always 🙏🏻

[@parththakkar3408]

I always like the quote "Less Is More".

[@Daysjourneywa]

I just finished the Essentialism book. It has made me question things on a smaller scale, and definitely start thinking about what is truly important to me.

[@cathycooper7933]

I haven’t heard of “Essentialism”, but to me it sounds like living an intentional life for you with no ifs and buts… I made the decision a while ago to live intentionally, and although I have only done one major thing (retired at 49 yesterday) I am so excited to see what my future will bring. I am going to be open to thoughts and ideas, but I am not going to be pushed in any direction that I don’t want to go in, and I will forge ahead with what I want to do regardless of what others think. I am very fortunate to have the most amazing friends who will support me whatever I do, so guess what? They are my priority too! Interesting video. Thank you for educating me…..

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks for watching!

[@violaineaudrey8841]

Great video Nicholas, thank you very much for your sharing 😊🌷

[@NicholasGarofola]

My pleasure!

[@copywritingbyrazvan249]

The difficult part is determining what is essential and what is not. I’ve been prioritizing for years and of course, it works. But many opportunities, wonderful outcomes and life changing events came as a consequence of something I wasn’t supposed to focus on. Something that if I followed my initial plan would have never happened. This is the organic nature of life. Causality can be strange. While at a level we can all be essentialists, by abandoning habits and rituals that don’t serve us, at a higher level, where several important priorities compete for the same limited time and resources, it becomes difficult. It’s easy when you compare important with not-so-important. It’s easy when you compare productive with non-productive. It becomes challenging when you compare good to great opportunities or even great to great. After reading at least a dozen books on time management and prioritization, it’s still hard to “first things first.”. For entrepreneurs, creatives or anyone working in a non-hierarchal structure, it is best to combine essentialism with letting things unfold.

[@angelamercedes5136]

I've been on the minimalist journey for 5 years now and my life is so much better because of it. Essentialism is a new concept for me but something I want to explore. Thank you for the great content!

[@dragonrain3343]

Love your ◾️Tattoo ◾️sleeve! ◾️How about a video on what all the elements mean too you? 👌🏻

[@NicholasGarofola]

Great suggestion!

[@roshanshukla2859]

Really love your content & the way you present it Nicholas.

[@clydethecat]

Amazing video Nick! I totally agree, time is everything.

[@Alizardlovesyou]

Epic insight! Thank you!!

[@marissawussler8669]

What a great video! Especially relevant for me right now- thank you ☺️

[@kamilasuiunova]

your content has a great quality and value in it! thank you

[@kizzeluiz]

I just LOVE your sense humor 😀

[@Racoon-Man]

Thank you for this. With experiences I am also understanding that saying no and taking out time things I care about is important... it's almost part of self love. Glad that someone is talking out loud about this. Please keep doing what you're doing, it's beautiful.

[@changeyourlife3552]

really enjoying each of yor videos. The tune or color makes my eyes calm down, and the content is sooo good.

[@savage.daughter5643]

Such an essential video. Tank you Nicholas🌷

[@AlexMacevicius]

Great video, happy to see people who 'get' how i want to live my life.

[@gilliangreen7563]

Thank you Nicholas for explaining Essentialism clearly. Hope you have a great weekend. Take care 😊

Nice video Nicholas.

[@khushboodutta30]

This video will definitely prove to be life changing for me! Thanks won't be enough but I'm immensely grateful to you for making me realize what's actually important for me ❤ One more thing I would like to add, which I've decided from now is spending my time and energy on the things which are going to add value to my life 😊 Love from India ❤

[@a_canary]

Thank you for video, this book was really great, I like to read such literature to keep the mindset in right direction and for a little bit motivation, waiting for another one recommendation 😃 in my case I quit my job year ago for having the ability to enjoy this life what is priceless for me (my hobbies, walkings, enjoying nature, absorbing this life, spending time with loved ones) Now incomes is less but quality is much more as for my values. Happiness is to have/become exactly what YOU want, often we don't need all the stuff, just OUR stuff ahah

[@NicholasGarofola]

I agree! Time is much more valuable than money, or at least I believe so. Thanks Anastasia 😄

[@mrvais]

Thank you Nicholas, this is exactly what I needed to hear right now.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks for watching!

[@itshowyousayit..7099]

your the only vlogger I have seen so far who doesnt have to say alot but help me a lot. its been awhile I have been looking for a very simple vlog that will strike me and come to my senses that living minimalist is what I need and you help me alot.. 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@akshitaggarwal265]

I was waiting for ur video today finally it's out

[@RaisaReyes]

That was great, thank you. So happy to see how much your channel has grown. Congrats!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thank you Raisa!

[@srinidhi_ks]

Hey Nick...! The timing & topic of this video completely resonated with me & cleared my mind regarding my career decision. Thanks a lot..loved it..❤️ Can we expect a video regarding A review video on Books which you have read, so all of us get some recommendations. Also this particular video will be gentle reminder for me for this birthday..🤗 You made my Day❤️❤️

[@mandyadams918]

Thanks for the video. I have been into minimalism for a short while now and am slowly getting rid of stuff and trying to live a more intentional life - the thing I have realised is that , at 57, I want to retire and do what I want to do rather than juggle everyday, I want to spend my time at a gentler pace. I will keep watching you for inspiration 😊

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Another great video, Nicholas! Thanks for sharing! Cheers from Brazil!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks as always Eduardo!

[@carrietyler9496]

Such a great book. I go back and read Essentialism and Effortless on the regular. Love your channel!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks!

[@Dr_Yeyo]

Amazing content ! Thank you so much for share.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks!

[@user-kpkxgtj]

I've been binge-watching tiny house videos for a while now as I try to design a home that will be just enough to feel comfortable and utilizes every inch of space to the max, and then this pops up in my recommended videos. Coincidence? If it is, it's a happy one. 😊

[@tiashadae1143]

Amazing content as always, thank you! 😃

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks Tia!

[@johannathorisdottir2456]

Wow you are so on point with everything! And saying NO is so much easier now even though people will not be happy! This is a good one😁

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thank you Jóhannah! Always appreciate you watching 😄

[@terri6584]

Thank you. I appreciate that you kept it very simple, clear & direct how you summarized it. That makes it easier to follow in one’s life. I took notes! I especially found helpful “if it is not an absolute yes, it is an absolute no.”

[@NicholasGarofola]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MinimalisTech]

Subbed on your iPad mini video, and became a fan on this video. Can't wait to see the channel grow dude. Keep on keeping on.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks my friend!

[@mtoffel1]

I got to put this into practice just yesterday when my SIL texted that she had a free ticket to a show last night, did I want to go? I at first thought about how she would feel if I said no and let her down. Then I told myself this was a good opportunity, I SHOULD just go. But ultimately I needed rest and downtime from a hectic week, and I wrote back and thanked her but said no. This might be easy for some people, but I've always felt guilty saying no. I'm thinking looking more into Essentialism might be good for me. 😉

[@hellouu]

I used to spend so much time deciding on what clothes to wear to work. It was tiring and most of the time irritating tk find the proper pair. But with minimalism, I now only have the essentials and that to me is Black and White shirts and jeans. Now, it is easier to pair clothes.

[@anjou6497]

You're sounding & looking great Nick. I cleared a space in my kitchen yesterday. Put down an old favourite tablecloth, mellow yet sunshiney colours....all i put there was a small framed photo with a deep blue sky . I will just put notebooks, pens, pencils there now. A small vase of one or two faux plant/flower stems too. Eucalyptus stems are great to look at. And, because i have not wanted to replace my tv for a year now, i've bought a portable cd player and cds of Bach lute music, and Cafe del Mar mixes. It will be good to hear my cds ring out again in my kitchen , specially when it's raining softly outside.. Got abit tired of earplugs. 👍🧡🌱💜🌿

[@NicholasGarofola]

Love those chill days with rain and music. Thanks always for the kind words 🙌🏻

[@Icelander00]

Thanks

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

LOL! “German Suplex”? I’ve never heard that before.

[@lesallan5593]

Another great video. I am married with two kids. Essentialism is difficult to negotiate when there are 4 of you who want competing things, joint activities and you want your children to have opportunities. I did a lot of work on mid-life a couple of years ago. There is a concept of the first part of life is building who you are and is about learning, growth, experimenting etc. During the second part of life, you know who you are and what you are about and are content to focus on the essentials. The stage of transition can be from mid twenties to 80! Not sure how Essentialism fits into this. Perhaps as a way of coping with the stress and demands of modern life - try a few things, then try some different things. Follow one path as far as it goes and it might change into something else. Essentialism seems to be about focus and also reflection, which may help the building phase and then the midlife transition

[@rayhanm1283]

Hellooo Just started to watch and I loved it New subscriber!!😊

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks for subbing!

[@markpoplawski383]

Well Done! These concepts are applied in business in order to have life balance and the quality of life you desire!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks Mark!!

[@nicholasferreira6943]

Essentialism is awesome! I am still trying to deal with dating someone (living with) who is a prone to clutter and slight hoarder. LoL Great video!

[@JCU84]

If been saying no to ppl for so long. I’m down with it

[@SM-yy2vg]

Excellent video. As a wrestling nerd, I definitely caught the german suplex mention. 😊 I’ve been a subscriber since the first video. 😉

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks so much!!

[@brunobeaupre1072]

Hi Nicholas, I do agree with you, for many years I was saying yes to a lot of work if not people, trying to please everyone until I got sick, now, I prefer giving my best to fewer things and I can say it did improve the quality of my work, relationship and my life since my anxiety is almost gone now. Stay true to yourself, that is the most important thing.

[@VietNameseBoyz6192]

Me too

[@NicholasGarofola]

Well said!

[@darkangelkate3950]

Thank you Nicholas for this video. I too have been a people pleaser but other than my daughter I have stopped. I am also a minimalist. If it weren't for 📚 books..

[@NicholasGarofola]

I can relate about the books!

[@mikew8573]

I've never been hesitant to say 'NO" as I am my own. It's personal choices and we satisfy our own selves first. Being true to YOU, never feel you have to explain your own choices/self. Over the years I've come to dislike nor use the word 'busy'. It's lame and a cop out for many. I so much agree Nicholas there's the 'productive busy'. When I can end my day on a high note knowing my task lists, house chores all were accomplished I'm feeling good n high. This was yet another awesome compelling video Nicholas. I plan to find the book 'Essentialism. Namaste!

[@mikew8573]

Telegram???

[@joshlowell3075]

Planning my entire day with a schedule.Knowing how much time daily chores actually take. For example Floss + brush teeth 8 minutes, shave 7 minutes, shower 18 minutes, dry up + finish up 4 minutes. Give or take 45 minutes in the bathroom in the morning. How can I be more efficent and reduce that time? If I plan my day including time, I can have a successful day.

[@pauljakeman]

Great to have an update on essentialism from you. Really agree with the saying no more often. It’s kind of minimalism for the brain, just doing what you need to do. The cost of time is underrated, it’s something we can’t get back so it is important to work out what’s more important, if that makes sense 😂 One of the problems I have is too many hobbies and too many different things I want to do, I guess scaling back would be a better idea and it’s something I’m currently working on. And your videos are deffo getting better, they were great before but you can see how your improving. Great video again buddy.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Hit the nail on the head as always Paul!

[@pauljakeman]

@@NicholasGarofola thanks buddy!

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

Great contents thank you. My concern is over thinking, constantly analysing, weighing up etc. Its exhausting. I need to take full responsibilty because has said to a colleague recently, if we keep doing the same thing, we will keep getting the same result. I am trying to re align, re evaluate and re focus. There is a lot of information out there that quite frankly is too much and very consuming, complicated and too much for us to cope with, thats why we are burnt out, exhausted and even depressed. Its making us like mini computers, in putting and then deleting, storing and processing, and for me i just cannot cope with it all. Give me a library and hot chocolate and my little cat Joey and i am a happy bunny. Take care Nick.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Well said. Thank you for the kind words as always Jacqueline

[@danellehobbs7097]

I take of 2 hyper dogs throughout the day. Sorry sometimes at night I’d rather wind down than clean a kitchen. But I have roommates so I still will do so on some days so I can hangout with them when they get home from work. My work is at home. Yay but sometimes boo.

[@gabewally]

King. 👑

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks Gabe 🙌🏻

[@anitavirginillo]

So refreshing to see a young man be so intentional and not just another drone with his head wrapped around his iPhone.

[@janzander1215]

Nice

[@well.yousee4995]

Hard to believe you’re only at 42k subs. You’ll get to where you oughta be, hopefully sooner than later. Thanks for the vid ✌🏼

[@NicholasGarofola]

I appreciate that!

[@silverlining7298]

Hi need some ideas.for days off please. My go to is lunch out and a walk. What is there to do for entertainment..I want football movies read etc. But need to feel some forfullnent

[@TimelordUK]

anyone else freak out when he put the sunglasses in his bag without a protective case?

[@Jhennieten]

Am I the only one who finds him attractive? 😅

[@misslemu]

Nope ❤

[@aaroncalaro3368]

I am a guy 😅

[@nickgoldfinch8709]

I like your shoelace bracelet. Where can I get one?!

[@NicholasGarofola]

www.amazon.com/dp/B07VLWXGPK?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

[@ItsDarrinHintz]

How do I stop myself from sleeping in until 12 it stress me out

[@workforyouraims]

The idea of the book ''Essentialism'' is very good but is a very boring book. He keeps repeating and repeating ... I was essentialist in not reading the rest of the book and stopping after I read around half of the book.

[@tonyusernamelol1]

the subscribe button just got German suplexed so hard

[@NicholasGarofola]

Kick it’s ass

[@nilsgrafo5999]

To me, essentialism is less ”competitive” than minimalism. And that, my friends, is a good thing.

[@jblizzard962]

Havve you read the book Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most - by Greg McKeown?

[@NicholasGarofola]

I haven't, was aware it even existed but I'll have to look into it

[@laurie6644]

Working on getting Better Sleep.

[@Miriam-eb2iu]

Who wrote the book essentialism? I would like to read it too.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Greg McKeown

[@Miriam-eb2iu]

@@NicholasGarofola Thank you 🙂

[@sb9798]

What’s your favorite type of food?

[@NicholasGarofola]

Pad Thai, no question

[@YasinNabi]

"Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune." - Jim Rohn, This quote helped me to grow and hope it helps you too, a fellow creator,=][

[@dzunglu7184]

Where is my BLACK LEATHER BAG?! F!

[@neilschipper3741]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 you can only hit the like button once however you're a 10! No social media or computer for me. Exception.. KZbin for information and knowledge. Facebook for a family connection.

[@VietNameseBoyz6192]

Your content is really good quality Nicholas. You have my subcribe P/s: Can you add sub in your video. I think many people aren’t good english and they want to watch your video. Please :)

[@megsup167]

If you are looking for a wife, that's gonna be me :D