Get Rid of Your Stuff

[@Leo_Safko]

I read an interview many years ago with James Gandolfini, and he described how he had to pick up and move from NY to CA several times for various film roles before hitting it big with, "The Sopranos." When the interviewer asked him how stressful it must have been to keep moving from coast to coast, he replied, "Not at all, I can fit all of my worldly possessions into three (3) large hefty bags, throw them in my truck & go. I never understood why moving is such a stressful situation for people." Words to live by..

[@Sight-Beyond-Sight]

When I was basically made homeless after my grandfather died, I had a place the next day and had filled it with goodwill and craigslist items for less than $200. Rent was $400. I eventually recovered some of my belongings, but even then it was not enough to fill my car. I can see how having so little can be liberating.

[@Alexn1067]

sound advice, I'm 24, being broke and trying to finish up my degree has forced me to adopt this mindset. I've seen it all too often where people stress themselves out, through over-extended finances on things that they don't need. What it is, is vanity and some unrecognized desire to live fast...grow up and become mom and dad before you're ready.

[@snakeplissken3063]

The bomber jacket cappy is wearing looks exactly like the one I donated to Goodwill years ago along with my Doc Martins and Soundgarden CDs. I think he also got my haircut from the 90s.

[@MsSassyMT]

As a 46 year old woman, I found this so very true. I can laugh now because I've done all of those things with clothes, furniture and matching drapes. I realize now that I never needed most of the things I've spent money on.

[@znrctrnn]

This advice will save you over $1000 a month in San Francisco.

[@michaelkuyer2459]

I'm 23 years old and wish I had of watched all this guy's stuff at 18 some one with some real advise for once thanks man props

[@tmcgrenere]

I have wholly divested myself of all my possession 3 different times in my life and I recommend it to every one.. yes I am mgtow since age 30 and am 49 now. My rule always is if it doesn't fit in the pick up truck then too bad for me it stays behind for the next tenant. I moved 15 times by the age of 35 and I still end up moving to a nicer cheaper place every 5 years. Not having alot of possessions is a good feeling. My best friend's house burnt down with 18 years of his life. It was devastating. Insurance replaced his house but not the things he was attached to. If my place burnt down I would grab my cat, my laptop and my marshmallows and wouldn't shed a single tear for the rest.

[@abitnf7s]

I've been 10 years now, without insurance. I have probably saved more than my stuff costs. All I need is a couple of bikes, some clothes and a decent pc.

[@adamchapman3358]

You're 100% right. The more I travel the more I realize all the shit in the cave back home doesn't matter.

[@IGamingStation]

I get that, but as a programmer and someone who is making software for a living, I'd need the desktop. I'd be willing to make the sacrifices needed for the computer, but that's just me.

[@Hardworking_Trucker]

@@IGamingStationnot a computer tech by profession, but I’m a PC/console gamer. I’m keeping the tower and big screen etc. but the rest yea, Walmart warehouse…..

[@rustyshackleford4801]

Good advice, I’m in the process of getting rid of everything I don’t need before I move here

[@cockshield]

Brilliant message! What alot of morons don't seem to understand is that more stuff does not equal better. BETTER stuff is better. Instead of having a wardrobe packed with 100 shirts, get 5 top quality shirts etc...

[@tomfooleryalert5094]

Good advice!

[@PoeCasey]

Looking back on this, your life seems to have improved

[@dnsmithnc]

Absolutely true about stuff. I started accumulating stuff mostly because of women. I have a house in the city, a farm, a house at the beach, etc. All I do is work to keep all the stuff up because of it is ingrained into me, mostly by biology, to serve the women which includes my two daughters who all want stuff. If I were a bachelor, I would not have anymore than I could move in a pickup truck. It comes to the point where you don't own stuff, it owns you. You get to the point, as you grow older, there arises the intense desire to "simplify man". However, that attitude is in opposition to that biological perogitive to serve the women. And doing your duty in that manner, in this era of radical feminism, doesn't have the payback it use to back in the day. No wonder men are going crazy or, going their own way. In summary, no stuff and no need for long term relationships, is freedom.

[@Hardworking_Trucker]

Women get attached to the weirdest shit. It really does slow a man down. Gotta have this and that, suggest she doesn’t or tell her No and OMFG, the world ends. I used to want the nice farmhouse etc but now I see all of that as tax and wealth liabilities

[@SloanePaoPow]

Look! It's Lonestar from Spaceballs!

[@bernard637]

Aaron looks like a more masculine Caitlyn Jenner in this shot.

[@charlesreid5137]

I thought this was caitlyn jenner?

[@Americus22]

Aaron reminds me of Ralph Cifferetto from the Sopranos

[@RedQuestMedia]

@@Americus22 omg he even talks like him

[@ricksanchezsflask8794]

​@@Americus22 Joe Pantoliano. Also Guido the Killer P!mp from Risky Business.

[@GodsChosen69]

I learned this at a young age from being in the military, constantly moving so I kept a small amount of stuff I really enjoyed and never bothered with unnecessary shit.

[@AntonSlavik]

I support and admire minimalist, but we need to remember that we can't be racing to the bottom. The more young people shrink their required space, the more young people will be given smaller spaces for the same rent and upkeep. Be a bit stoic. Don't forget to live your life despite the world instead of constantly yielding to it.

[@YksiSuomalainen]

I agree that we become better men and better people when we live as minimalistic as necessary. Experiencing a Spartan life style really changes you and makes you realize and focus on what really is the most important things in life. Avoid luxury, value getting information from all sides, think, get a good healthy body and when you meet a woman you like enjoy her passionately and take her animalistically when ever you feel like it. Try it and it will change your life.

[@morgangreen2526]

This guy is great at verbalizing my thoughts.

[@bustacapinlutha]

Am an old lady now and have accumulated so much shit in my life. So much money spent for the shit. And everytime I moved, I had to give it away, throw it away, pitch laborious garage sales. SO I ended up with a few pieces of garbage I haul around with me. There was no reason for any of this except that I thought I needed to surround myself with all these props.

[@Xycopixie]

Lol, I am a woman and everything I own fits in 3 big suitcases. But, women do get pressure to have a different for every event and a different pair shoes for each - I just wear a little black dress to all the nice events.

[@evaneichenberger845]

SooMuchMore that’s cuz your sane which makes u a rarity

[@jackandrew5132]

I think it would be good to do a weekly pruning of your stuff. Just get rid of stuff little by little. That way when you finally move you will have less stuff to jettison into the next dumpster.

[@lougarou8431]

Here's where I have some reservation on this concept. First, I am a MGTOW....five years and counting. Just in that time frame, my personal wealth has increased four folds, because of the time saved on NOT pleasing or compromising someone else but me. That being said, it gave me the freedom to crank up my career and the side business.......and in turn....my wealth. So that being said, I like vacations, but for me....a very nice car or a expensive piece of furniture or art is my indulgence. What are you suppose to do......pile your money in a safe and leave it there until you croak? Not me....enjoying it while I can......and without being debt ridden. My two cents.

[@dingo-dile]

If you dont count clothing, disposable items, i own about 10 things hahahaha. im a 23yo in share housing and hard core minimalist / saver.

[@stevehansen3231]

Excellent advice. Best value I was raised with was to live beneath my means and avoid debt.

[@JWStreeter]

I slept on a twin size mattress on the floor until I was 30. All my furniture was second hand from family/friends. Only things in my place i've spent money on are some basic kitchenware and electronics. Finally got a king size mattress and bed frame and it was only $350 total. I can definitely move everything in a small uhaul load but I still think I have too much even though I am certain I have nothing left to throw out.

[@AaronClarey]

Great! Now buy one of my books! no, seriously, congratuations. YOu'll live a better live than I and most other guys my age did.

[@sarahbucket8037]

I have used this video to inspire me to keep only functional things (fridge, washing machine, bed, and work stuff) I already live in a studio but I'm getting rid of more crap.. less to clean too \o/

[@bravenewworldorder89]

Update: I rented American Beauty, I sold the reading chair, I'm getting a copy of Worthless for Christmas, and today was my last day as an undergrad!

[@MisterLepton]

I think it's just that the people who don't have a lot of stuff have very few hobbies/interests. Yeah sure you can get by with a laptop, clothes, etc. but what if one of the joys of your life is tinkering with shit, working with electronics, building things, doing physics/chemistry experiments, building and modifying computers, playing guitar, etc like me? Getting rid of all my stuff would leave a void in what makes me me and would likely decrease my net life satisfaction. I'm willing to live with the burden of moving all my stuff around because of that. Hell, I like moving to a new, fresh place. I get lots of exercise and I find lots of stuff that I had been looking for. So, I don't think this is a one size fits all kind of situation. The only difference with women is that their stuff tends to be superficial and/or virtually useless things from a purely utilitarian standpoint. Where a man might have a bunch of tools that can be used to create other useful things a woman will have a shitload of makeup, clothes and shoes that can only be used for aesthetic and/or superficial goals.

[@ExpCommie]

***** You're mad because someone brought up a legitimate point and due to your insecurity of believing this "universal" truth that this guy spoke about, you insult this guy and his opinion.

[@abitnf7s]

Getting rid of stuff, is a bit like stop smoking. Without that cigarette to fiddle with, sitting on a chair gets boring. One just starts to do a lot more, move around a lot more

[@MiraMelodie]

Since I moved abroad, all my stuff fits in about two big trollers, clothes and other trinkets lol Maybe it's too little. Dunno. Also, furniture you can sell when too big to move and get second-hand for cheap or even free. Kinda sucks not having nice furniture, yeah, but who cares, when you can go out and do other cool stuff with the saved money, instead of sitting and looking at your brand new couch that you spent a fortune on.

[@CharityDiary]

Gotta love those bed bugs and roaches you get from that second-hand furniture! Trust me - been there, done that.

[@raydeen1]

"Beta orbiters." Haha.

[@sarahbucket8037]

beta orbitors 4 tha win lel xD

[@Dalszielle]

Great advice! I am trying to simplify my life and make sure I take time to smell the roses than worry about possessions. Though I have my own house. That's it for me. I don't worry about it. It's enough size I can handle. Just basic necessities and will go for my passion in life. To do what I like and help people along the way😊 keep up the good work Aaron! I understand your point. To live simply means to live happy!😉💐

[@jaydoubleli]

materialism is a symptom of a lack of mission and purpose

[@andyissemicool]

I traveled the country with my girlfriend and, although we traveled light as is, we got a conversion van and then later a minivan. I really like the room you get with those kinds of cars and minivans get pretty good gas mileage.

[@morgangreen2526]

My father always said, "If you haven't used it in 3 years, you don't need it." The idea is that you minimize your stuff to save money, space and time; and if you do need something down the line, you purchase it. When you save space and time, you save money.

[@funztoday]

I agree that some women spend their money on too much stuff. BUT there are men who are spendthrifts too. Too much generalizing about women and their stuff, not every woman has all kinds of stuff. I know because I don't.

[@owninfools]

Wow, my mind just exploded open...

[@wdmv]

trashed all my shit except one suitcase. great feeling!

[@moon-pilledrationaloptics4632]

Lol and 10 years later....Same quality message of the minimalist. Plus most likely the same (paid off) car as well. 👍

[@plasmathunderdx]

Whenever I buy something think, "Will I take this with me when I move?" if no I won't buy it.

[@pabslondon]

I own too much shit. My C.D collection is a major pain in the neck to move around plus I got DVDs and even VHS. 'One day' I'll sit down and rip all my C.Ds to iTunes and rip all my DVDs to a hard drive and digitize the 3 VHS videos of me on TV.. but one day never comes

[@maverickf13]

P.s. I can't get rid of my books. I use them for school and I love them and knowledge is power (and I have a bad memory so I have to look my knowledge up sometimes). Tee hee

[@Itsmeeman1]

Stuff men 'need' to take when moving house or travelling or just general living and being free... passport, drivers licence, birth certificate, bank debit card, Resume, printed qualifications, national insurance number, 'spare' cash in the pocket, warm clothes, comfortable shoes. Anything more and you're a slave to it.

[@believerornot]

MGTOW is the only way.

[@adamhonestyanddecency5054]

believerornot MGTOW- A large group of likeminded men, all with the same mentality and outlook on life, collectively declaring their individuality.

[@louio]

Bunch of gey men

[@michaelmohrle1773]

The more that gather is just more that you can loose.

[@ChrisAthanas]

Best advice I didn’t understand until 3 years ago

[@mr.giraffe7076]

I watched this back in 2013. I went on to find the minimalists and optimal living daily.

[@Alexn1067]

perfect example, I have a buddy of mine..same age, same situation. He works the same shitty jobs that I work....he goes out and leases a Ford F-150 quad cab. Now he struggles to make the 400 dollar a month payments. Me, I bought a 2003 Ford Focus. Paid 2500 dollars for it, I have been driving it for a year, no payments, and no problems. Admittedly, I don't look as cool driving it.

[@realazduffman]

I got rid of so many books, boxes of them. Got maybe $4 total but figure out of my way and let someone else enjoy them.

[@batcaveloner1383]

I actually feel good whenever I sell or even get rid of things I don't need. The minimalist lifestyle is awesome.

[@imbonnie]

desktop computers are also better if you want to watch movies on a larger screen or with friends.

[@alanssnack1192]

i have always thought i never want to own any furniture, or any of those typs of things, like lamps, fridges, etc etc, but i do own 3 bicycles, computers, no big tv though!, oh and i have 4 boxes of grow room equipment. LOL!

[@skyler114]

You're youtube channel picture perfectly matches with this video.

[@snakeplissken3063]

If you are a single guy under 35, you should be able to fit all your stuff into a U-Haul trailer when you move. If you can't, you have too much junk.

[@sinceremilkoftheword9754]

Get rid of all your books. But buy my book kind or paperback, lol. No i'm keeping knowledge.

[@Mostlethal]

All I need is my truck, $200 dollars, and a sleeping bag.

[@WisdomInExperience]

I think u r on the brink of real freedom...its called enlightenment.

[@falseteeth5621]

You're right but there is another way for the people who are addicted to stuff and that's buy second hand. There is fabulous, high quality furniture on places like ebay going for peanuts. I buy 90% of my stuff second hand - books, CDs, furniture etc. Why pay £500 when you can pay £10?

[@regmtait100]

And you can resell the stuff for what you paid for it.

[@bravenewworldorder89]

I'm down to a wooden-framed futon, a reading chair, a coffee table, two end tables, a small wooden entertainment center and flat screen tv, my drum set and a lot of books. Thanks for giving me the extra nudge, Mr. Clarey!

[@bravenewworldorder89]

I'm a 23-year-old college student three weeks from graduating. Since watching this video for the first time, I have sold my couch, my recliner and my kitchen table and chairs. Around Christmas time, I'm storing my heavy wooden desk at my grandparent's house until I settle down for good. Also, my parents are in the process of moving to Illinois, and I'm sending my bed with them so I'll have one at their new house.

[@SuperPenguin5495]

Very old comment, would love an update at 30 now, right? I'm 24 myself and felt this was very relatable. What was your profession?

[@maverickf13]

I love your listen to old people comment. Old people have great advice. They are wise. Go elders.

[@HOTRAILProductions]

I have a tiny 1-bedroom apartment that is almost a studio. I have a storage locker 1300 miles away with the rest of my stuff, and am paying a fee that I am splitting with a family member. I do not need a large apartment at this point, and hope to relocate closer to my family, obtain a larger place, and sell a good portion of my stuff.

[@j.louisemeeks2400]

Think of how the self-storage industry is booming in many areas of the country! People are paying more for storage than the crap is worth.....and my personal favorite--there's a demand for RV storage! An RV is so over-priced, many people need to pay to store it on top of that, and it isn't that cheap if you go broke and have to live out of it. Oh, and let's not even think of cleaning out he grandparent's and parent's house overflowing with stuff when they die; I think e-bay is filled with people selling estate items, probably to pay for the funeral expenses!

[@MrApplewine]

You can find movers advertising to move your stuff for $100. I found some on Craigslist.

[@AsheTuff]

I agree, but basic furniture, couch, table chair, i really do need to be happy. It rains 1200mm annually where i live, and i spend a lot of time indoors :P

[@knpstrr]

that's rationalizing, but nice try

[@wanderingman8921]

Walk around naked. Don't need to worry about getting wet going on walks, ect. Might not work if you live in the city... 🤔

[@Hizangable]

This was an eye opening video, I have over 400 video games and I still play about 10% of those, time for a clear out.

[@snakeplissken3063]

Americans accumulate STUFF. When we have too much STUFF, we buy bigger houses to store our STUFF. Our attics and basements are filled with STUFF. And then we rent storage units to store more STUFF.

[@timothymarchant]

I do live a minimalist lifestyle, but I need a desk, like I need a bed. I get so much work done at home, and desk is pretty key. Apart from t your advice about not needing desk, you make good points

[@beelzibubbles]

I can't throw out my book collection! But I could sell the first editions for a good amount of money. I have found myself not replacing dishes when they're broken or cutlery when lost because I don't need much, I've made pretty much the same choices as many people here, stopped watching telly, never buy anything I won't use more than once (besides food). My partner doesn't understand how I he has so much more clothes and shoes than I do but I don't see the point in having that much, his sister has three rooms full of clothes, shoes and bags and she bloody uses them. I always wear army boots because you can go anywhere and not have to change or break your ankles with ridiculous twigs and you only need one pair, maybe two. Also, all the furniture I have was either inherited or given to me, I've never bought a piece of furniture in my life, in fact most of it was from people throwing out their perfectly good barely used furniture because they were buying the latest matching not as good rubbish. I attempted to buy a futon and someone just happened to be upgrading theirs, it's like people just love throwing their money away, but hey, free stuff. Even my sister is a little guilty, though not quite to the extreme, of the woman thing of "now we live together, we need new stuff, _our_ stuff, you had that stuff with such a girlfriend, I don't want to think about that", it's sadly very common for men to be treated as though they are possessions in and of themselves and don't have such attachments. But I'm keeping my books, they don't tend to just disappear if accidentally dropped. Other than that, the less you have, the less you have to lose.

[@dogiedaddy3067]

Couldn't agree with this more. We are downsizing serious and moving into smaller housing. Our kids are grown, don't need all the space for them and their stuff. For example. I just got my property tax bill $2900. The more expensive the house and bigger then more money just for space you don't need for stuff you don't need. Heat and light bill is the same too.

[@DerrickFargo]

Hoarding women... My grandma was a hoarder, but she had the resources to do it. I've noticed that women who don't have the resources to be hoarders just get cats, or dogs.

[@pertainedorangeman3056]

I fucking lost it when he said the beta orbiters will come in help lolol. So glad I found this guy today, will pa-rouse all of his videos when i get the chance!

[@_noahrh]

Aaron I find myself saying so much of what you talk about here on your channel - no kids, less stuff, no debt, etc. Being free to bounce around as you please without chaining yourself to anything. You mentioned financial consulting - is that what you do for a living? Do you have any videos detailing your career? I work in banking and have my financial advisor licenses and have considered pursuing it.

[@sendtacos1824]

Watching this on 2021

[@dannydjwalker69215]

I find the approach to taxation ( in a number of your videos ) really interesting - as it seems as though libertarian economics agrees with the Mosler-post-Keynesianism stuff about all money being 'government money', issued by the government.

[@poligon333]

She is single now. You wouldn’t like her , high maintenance.

[@AndrewFisher16]

Pretty good point. I remember when my family moved when I was younger, typical 5 person family. After two days of loading the truck and taking trips to the new house my parents were about to lose it... though, get rid of *books*?! Lmao, put them in a few boxes and you're done. No need to get rid of them.

[@quantumaxe6468]

moving my books is the greatest trouble i have while moving. e-book readers just don't do it right now. maybe in the future.

[@chaos_commander]

If you aren't sure of what to get rid of first, get rid of your television if you still have one. And then cut the cable/digital television package or reduce it to the bare minimum if its packaged with your Internet service. It will be those who have freed themselves from the daily ritual of consuming vacuous entertainment and irrelevant news, created specifically to placate the masses as the economy continues its contractions, whom will be better positioned to succeed where others will fail.

[@notyourechochamber3137]

Sound advice. I chuckled at the book part though. 'Get rid of your paper-back books.' 'Except mine, you should keep mine.' Haha

[@bertandernie5891]

I just have a tub of plasticine, if I need a spork I make it out of plasticine.

[@drmodestoesq]

Steal one from Popeyes.

[@thegardenofeatin5965]

You can extend that to tools. There are a growing number of maker spaces around the country that you can join and for a small monthly fee access a huge variety of tools. Show me where I could buy a mill, lathe, welding setup, full shop of carpentry tools, a shear, brake and roll, 3D printers, laser engravers, sewing machines, hand tools out the wazoo and a building to house it all in...for $50/month.

[@mossylog8]

Yeah, but the women load us up with stuff! "Hon, I don't need more shirts"........... " Yes, but it's a $70 shirt, and I got it on sale for $5" ............"But I live in my RV".

[@imbonnie]

desktops r better than laptops because i only need to have my wireless keyboard on my lap with a desktop. Thus it declutters my lap. I rarely use my laptop. I use my iPad when I go out.

[@aab-el9bd]

you do need to have tools though

[@Anandakali13]

This is an amazing good point of view. Thanks a lot for the video. Good to know I am not the only one on Earth thinking like that. I really thought I am crazy to keep giving and giving away most of my beautiful and unused stuff. I still don't know if it is a good or bad aspect, but I definitely feel free having less.

[@michaeldalton8374]

Clearly you boys don’t understand the joys and benefits of owning tools.

[@thedanielgunner]

Buying worthless is even cheaper than paying 35 bucks for a video response or even 25 bucks for an email response.

[@Valelacerte]

@08:43 Bush killed all the fucking unicorns?!! Did he use an AR 15 Assault Rifle?

[@poligon333]

I know a girl who has over 500 pairs of shoes and keeps it in her boyfriends office he uses to earn the living.

[@petmomful2260]

I am going thru my whole house and dejunking it. It is amazing what we do NOT need. But when you have a big family, and they come over and eat, hang out, etc, you cannot get rid of everything. Fortunately, we have not moved often. But I AM getting rid of a lot and rethinking what I keep. But my husband of 40 years, is surprised by what I get rid of and questions me on it. If it was up to him, everything would just stay where it is.

[@kayneassasin]

truth...a hard lesson Ive learned the hard way. see my boxes of crap Ive mailed back to my parents house because i have no idea what to do with it, and my junk closet of who knows whats in it. and if youve ever spent any part of your life collecting something this becomes more painfully obvious....while if you are moving a lot this makes a lot sense, and is in general a good philosophy(see the junk closet and anybodys junk garage). I dont think i need to go as extreme as this guy I am also a bit paranoid about the end of the world which has fueled the "I might need it so keep it" philosophy. i should also add, a lot of things in my junk closet arent useless garbage....they just dont get used often which fuels the problem. but overall....if I could do it again, I'd move out to college with a lot more of my crap buried at my parents house. in fact I fear having to go through those boxes one day.

[@TriforceOfTheGods80]

You could get a car with room obviously, put some stuff there aka a surfboard, bike or such but make sure you lock your shit & car. Also hiding it also helps.

[@kubaniski]

If we continue on our current path women will be able to have their rag drapes match their rag clothing.

[@_S-O-S_]

You are right we women "DO" have too much f'ckin' shit! I am working on getting rid of 95% of it right now... I am moving into my motorhome... Preach on brother!

[@LivingTreeHouse]

Your truth is not everyone else's truth: lesson number one. Lesson number two: All of our stuff even the Arabs and the Chinese eventually goes into the ground and 200 years from now none of it will matter. Final lesson: everyone is different. So with that being said, each person should make his own life on his own truth perceptions. Otherwise, we are all going to be hurting the economy by not buying. :D And by the way, people CAN afford the "little luxuries" it is called the "Good Will" and the term "thrifting" lol

[@Zoie3x8]

As a more or less bibliophile, im inclined to disagree with the kindle or nook as an end-all/be-all to books.

[@jasonneverdies7874]

Wow bro, you are saying everything I know, and live!

[@SingLoudandLong]

Or you could be like those of us who scour not retail but resale shops for cute vintage furniture at considerably lower prices. It's still functional (and usually made better).

[@AndyYungChow]

good stuff... Always down scale your stuff ,and get stuff that you can store/compress more and/or multi-functional.

[@LukeReed627]

Almost everyone has too much s**t, this is a good video.