Exploring Minimalism Beyond Physical Decluttering | Break the Twitch

[@A.I.-]

I've minimalised my friends; limit to 7 close friends. I've found myself attending birthdays, get together, other occasions/celebrations, every week. It's too chaotic and a lot of money spent. I've minimalised my projects; limit to only 1 project at a time until I finish it and then move on. I found myself saying "yes" too often to new projects or hobbies. Which takes a lot of time. I don't take on new projects until I'm finish with the current project. And I don't get into new hobbies until I feel I am really bored with my current hobby. I've minimalised my online activity. I've minimalised my pets; Kept my dog (gold fish and birds found a new home) I've minimalised my exercise. I've minimalised my diet. I've minimalised what I grown in my garden. I've minimalised what I read; no more time management, personal development, or topic that has been bashed to death. In the end, I've focused more on the quality rather than the quantity.

[@deeinkc]

That is such a brilliant point about conferences. I've been to a few myself and it's so true. I've even done it myself. Thanks for the thought-provoking ideas!

[@aongaro]

Thank you! It was a big mental shift for me, realizing that the magic is in everyone around us. I appreciate your kind words, as always.

[@sagarsatyal4244]

Wow! 7800 subscribers! Congratulations! I've seen you grow from 3K to almost 8K now! That's just a number yet still, it reflects your hard work and dedication in sharing us your wisdom. Much gratitude, Anthony! Sending you positive vibes and best wishes all the way from Nepal!

[@aongaro]

+Sagar Satyal Thank you for hanging with me along the way. I hope to visit you in Nepal some day, always wanted to go there. We're you affected by the earthquake? How are things going? Hugs from Minnesota.

[@sagarsatyal4244]

Hi Anthony, thanks for replying! I was so excited with your reply that I even mentioned about you and your comment on a podcast I run! Much gratitude! Things are going great. Thankfully, I survived the earthquakes and I'm enjoying my life to the fullest extent. Perhaps, it's near death experiences like that, which remind you that you only have finite numbers to live. I'd love for you to come over. We could hang out and I'd show you around! Hugs from Nepal! :)

[@enter818]

Sagar Satyal I did declutter my subscription in KZbin too, eliminate those who actually more show off their clean and luxury big house rather than really declutter. It really doesn't have things to declutter in some video.

[@mantypoos1]

Such insight. I love your channel because you make me question the "why?" of what I do. Although I've been on a minimalist journey for a few years, I always come away from your posts with new ideas and ways of looking at my life. Thanks

[@aongaro]

Thank you for your kind comments. It brings me joy to see your name come up on my videos, truly. I appreciate your encouragement and positivity in a big way-it inspires me to continue creating, exploring, and sharing.

[@timothygenewong]

Such a smart consideration. Will definitely keep this in mind whenever I go to a conference or event. And not only do we have an opportunity to leverage one another's experience and niche wisdom, there is always the opportunity for human connection. I have made great friends while standing line line for things. You would never imagine it, but taking the time to talk to someone next to you can yield great stories and great friendship. We undervalue human connection in our day to day life.

[@leandraainlove]

It's like what I always say. " Someone can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone". -love and light. Thanks for the message here:)

[@aongaro]

+leandraainlove that is such a wonderful saying, and I believe it 100%. Thank you for taking the time to share that.

[@missolona]

This is one of the greatest video I have ever seen about minimalism. Thank you for this new perspective! Thank you from Italy

[@aongaro]

+Francesca Brembilla Prego! Thank you for watching and your kind comment. Hello from Minnesota. :)

[@sikeedelic]

thank you for this video. i really think we need to come together and explore our connections with each other in real life more. social media seems like it's preventing people from having those real genuine connections anymore.

[@EMFMiner]

It's also very easy to ignore the people sitting next to us because of our electronic devices. Besides mobile devices allowing us to person-to-person communication with people around us, they also emit electromagnetic radiation which is an energetic form of clutter/pollution, harming our own health and our neighbors' whether or not they realize it. I think this concept will be the next big trend in minimalism as more people realize that wireless creates a whole different mess, albeit an invisible one.

[@mapamparado]

I just love your voice and your aura!

[@tuulabird]

Hey! This is the second video of yours that I've watched tonight. You are very inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to share your insight.

[@aongaro]

Hey there! I'm glad you found me, thank you for taking the time to watch and say hello - I really do appreciate it. What got you interested in minimalism?

[@tuulabird]

+Break the Twitch When I was growing up I loved to rearrange my room, furniture pictures, the whole works. It was until recently that I connected that behaviour with a feeling of dissatisfaction of my things. I realized that I would never be content reorganizing if I felt weighed down by the stuff around me. A family mentioned the Marie Kondo book and I was eventually given a copy. I read it cover to cover in a short amount of time. I then went to work and what she explains takes up to six months took me three weeks. It felt amazing and I felt better about my space. now seven months later I had the urge to rearrange my room as I had before. I knew I needed to reevaluate my priorities. I searched videos on KZbin and spent hours learning about this foreign concept of minimalism. It was brilliant. Everything I thought as a child began to make sense because I had the applicable vocabulary and thoughts just made sense now. I am so much happier now that I can articulate how I feel and think. Thank you for asking. I realize that was long winded but it's the first time anyone has asked and my heart is full.

[@lauraaitaliaa]

i'm so glad i found your channel! i am just starting to get into minimalism and your videos are so so good!

[@aongaro]

I'm glad you found it, too! Welcome, and thank you for your kind words.

[@Blaze2242]

Minimalism as training ourselves to think outside the box, and look at something in the way that it best serves us, or applies to us, or how we can get the most out of it (instead of how it's 'supposed') to work is such a perfect idea. It's like the whole 'life hacks' thing but applying it to experiences.

[@aongaro]

+Ruth Ames hey Ruth! Yes I believe there is so much more to this that I want to explore as well. Definitely have a lot to think about and make some more videos about this as well.

[@maisoonmoaaz7019]

I just felt a light bulb clicking in my brain .. really an eye opening channel .. thanks and greetings from Egypt

[@aongaro]

Hello from Minnesota. So glad it was helpful.

[@lekhasindhu3440]

it took months for me to just understand the "concept " and here its super cool thought ..you simplified it, minimalism beyond physical purging ! need of mind level minimalism too & video helped me way better I seeked for :) keep breakingthetwitch" ;)

[@jeanniejenn]

interesting thought! i think decluttering the "online-life", mindsets and "people you don't have a good time with" is much more important than decluttering physical things.

[@RichardSavercool111]

Thank you Anthony. Great ideas in these posts. I appreciate your simplicity

[@aongaro]

+Richard Savercool thank you Richard I appreciate that.

[@eileenstack255]

Pleased to meet you 🙋‍♀️. This sounds good I just can’t declutter I hold on to everything I will get rid in a small way and not very often the more I have the better I feel, then it’s caring for this stuff for example one tea towel becomes 100 tea towels 🙋‍♀️🇮🇪👍🙏🏻

[@amyli092]

Already I've cut back a lot of my time on social media; I only ever check it sparingly throughout the week. One thing that helps is knowing that my dad and boyfriend are on the same page with this (sort of lol). I just feel like the people we keep around us need to be like-minded with what we currently value- otherwise, we're just not going to make any progress.

[@MyCrownstar]

Interesting topic as alwasy. Would love a discussion on how minimalism also spills over into the people you surround yourself with; do minimalist keep the list of friends to a few strong, supportive friends and how has minimalism aided in building the friendship further. Sometimes it appears in today's society that your popularity is determined by how many Instagram/Facebook followers, friends, etc., you have and nothing about the quality of those relationships.

[@aongaro]

This is a great topic, and one I'll have to really ponder. I think the responses would vary greatly between introverts and extroverts, and truly depend on what one values. Perhaps a large network with lesser depth in connection is preferable to some, and a few truly life-long meaningful friends preferred by others. I'll have to explore this idea, especially as it relates to digital networks like social media. Thank you for the thought-provoking comment!

[@Swanky95472]

If my boyfriend does not 'serve' me anymore, do I get rid of him?

[@aongaro]

Serve is a tricky word and I definitely used it in a particular context in this video. I do believe that a relationship should equal more than the sum of its parts. Each partner gives and receives, almost never in equal, but in fulfilling amounts to each other. What's important to ask is whether you're receiving love in the ways you desire, and whether you're able to give love in a way that works for you. Relationships can always grow, sometimes together, sometimes apart, but if it's stagnant, where the same problems occur without growth or improvement, it might be time to move on. That's the best general relationship advice I can offer. Thank you for taking the time to ask.

[@Swanky95472]

That's the best to the point answer I needed to read. That is exactly what is happening (same problems without improvement or growth). THANK YOU!!

[@aongaro]

+Swankster Trust your gut!

[@mattalexzweig]

yes

[@antoniobridgeforth2362]

Great vid

[@CarolGasses]

Excellent advice. Listening to you I recall David Nour speaking at an HP conference a number of years ago. #Relationship Economics is a great book that supports your point.

[@aongaro]

Thank you, Carol. I'll have to check out David Nour's work. Any particular articles or links you might recommend?

[@mattalexzweig]

i'm addicted to your channel. #bingewatching

[@ashaoyacoaching]

Truth! Thank you.

[@sharonslay1936]

Wow so well said😊💜

[@Leljipower]

This is a brilliant video!

[@aongaro]

Thank you!

[@CiecieNewson]

Such a well thought out point. Thank you for sharing this wisdom. ~Smile!

[@aongaro]

Thank you Ciecie!

[@Jane_Moss]

awesome idea!!!

[@ebh6676]

Minimalism filter, I like that

[@youtimeful]

Minimalism as a filter.... Great way to look at it. Now I am off to see what thoughts I can declutter. And in this case, I get to replace that "item" with a better thought. ;)

[@aongaro]

Love it :) Let's chat soon!

[@Abundanthealthcoach]

Great message

[@aongaro]

Thanks Adriane!

[@mandmgirlHeidiK]

Another great video

[@tugempress]

Wow!

[@miraemilia3727]

Spot on!!

[@aongaro]

+Mira Emilia Hi :) thank you!

[@andrewjditton]

Mr Ongaro, you are a genius. Your thoughts are like a cold shower for the brain. We are not worthy! ;@) Another top video my friend.

[@aongaro]

I'd say you're a bit generous there. ;) Just a guy thinking about stuff and making videos. Thank you sir.

[@isabellthormann8268]

I think you have a lot to offer the world and "at least" your videos help me, thank you for that! I think you state excellent points in this video and I don't disagree with any of it, but I fear that some of your viewers might misuse your focus on the "you" as a justification for unhealthy egoism (in terms of f.ex. evironmental issues/global issues).

[@aongaro]

+Easy Lobster Hey there! Thank you. Can you explain a bit more about the unhealthy egoism/environmental issues? I don't quite understand and I'd love to learn more from your perspective.

[@isabellthormann8268]

the human being is an egoistic animal that has evolved to being concient of its egoism. you use this video to spread the benefits of egoism, and I absolutely dig that, but I fear that people might misuse it as a justification for egoism that (might seem healthy to them but is) unhealthy on a global scale. for example could someone explain that it is ok to eat meat on a personal level, because the impact one has is so small and leaves out the global problem that is the meat-industry (this example lacks a lot of further explanation on the issue, but I hope you get my point)

[@HarleyKeiner]

What are your thoughts on minimal beds? Like Japanese Futons?

[@aongaro]

I tried a really basic/thin mattress a few times and was really uncomfortable. If it works for you, that's great! I think there is usually an adjustment period though, so perhaps I didn't try it long enough? :)

[@healththenopulence5106]

Hey, Anthony :) what tools do you use to groom your beard, as a minimalist? thank you !

[@aongaro]

Great question! I use this: amzn.to/2le7yxG - it's great because it doesn't have lots of attachments, just the built in guard that changes lengths. ;)

[@theonlynikki27]

Wow, I never thought of conferences and speaking events that way, but it's so true!! So, when are you going to be a key note speaker somewhere? ;)

[@aongaro]

+Theonlynikki hah, that's a great question. I am going to be speaking in Florida soon, but not as the keynote speaker ;)

[@theonlynikki27]

Well, if you're ever in or near Ohio, please let me know!!

[@masarati7315]

When I go to a lecture, most people don't want to share their area of expertise, I notice a lot of superficial shallow people and selfish, even hostility sometimes. I have notice, at times, the same attitude from the lecturer when challenged. So it takes some degree of expertise to get useful input from people that you don't know, I am talking about important information, no things that everyone knows.

[@ashwanikumarsharma15151]

I liked. the ad befor the video...however I skipped the original video

[@clairewillow6475]

This used to happen at the creative writing workshops when I was in uni, when we would would have guest Authors come to class everyone would crowd up around the author at the end to get their copy signed and to maybe ask another question. I remember not finding the idea appealing but pushed myself to go up and get my book signed and make one more comment/question at the end of the workshop. Guess what? The author was an assh*le about it lol like a complete jerk!! Haha should have stuck with my first instinct, and declutter the thought that I had to do what everyone else did

[@mtm00]

Very well said; thank you.

[@ashwanikumarsharma15151]

The Advertisement before the video was totally against the topic of the Video