How much is enough? | Kevin Cavenaugh | TEDxPortland

How much is enough? Kevin asks this profound question of our audience. By focusing on three topic areas of wealth, rent & equality - he challenges us on how we will choose to change our lives as he bridges the concepts of capitalism and socialism. What will you do with the power of enough?
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Kevin is a prolific local developer of small commercial and residential buildings whose work adheres to the mindset that quality is not defined by the depth of one’s pockets. His developments include the LEED Platinum rated Burnside Rocket, The Zipper, The Ocean, and the nation’s first ground-up crowdfunded project, the Fair-Haired Dumbbell. Today, he’s turning his attention toward creating a better version of subsidy-less affordable housing. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@philcerdorian6429]

this guy is a geat esample of the balance we need in business. I say bravo!

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍😍I love this. For years I’ve been questioning how much is enough, little by little becoming a minimalist, asking myself daily what I believe to be true and questioning what I really need. Every day I have to overcome the lies, doctrines, beliefs of others, societal normals and societal demands that have polluted and diluted me. It’s a daily practice to not care what other people think. It’s none of my business what other people think about me. I have been doing philanthropy work, giving back, helping others and serving others since I was a child. I love it and it is something I will always do until the day I am returned to the earth as ashes. I’m one person, I don’t need much. I’m happiest when I’m helping, serving, living simply, traveling, exploring new horizons, keeping an open mind to new concepts or ideas and spending quality time and touch with someone I care about that cares about me. Making money helps...it’s a resource I use to help make a difference. Making a difference helps more...it helps others and it helps me....it is most important to me. I always say, “Each one of us can teach one. Each one of us can help one. Each one of us can make a difference to one”. 💞

[@Ariel-T-Friesner]

You are rich in experiences and relationships rather than objects.

[@LovingAtlanta]

@@Ariel-T-Friesner - 🙏💝

[@auberjean6873]

Kevin, you have a big heart and a better sense of fairness than most business owners. Thank you for being thought and action provoking.

[@susanwong6471]

The world would be a much better place if everyone take pride in what what little they need instead of how much they hoard - great Tedtalk speaker 😍

[@juliawise4289]

I'm the Julia Wise mentioned in the talk, and for the sake of correctness, I'll say that my family does not give everything above $70k. I'm not sure where that idea came from, because we've never said anything of the kind. We do donate 50% of our income.

[@vijayagorantla12]

wow that's amazing...i think he did it go with the idea of "enough"

[@jeffreym6251]

You're a good egg, Julia

[@ChadKovac]

Still better than 99% of them.

[@LovingAtlanta]

Julia Wise - 👍Thank you. Wishing you and your family the absolute best. 💞

[@optimisticfuture6808]

I donate 50% also via taxes. That’s probably low.

[@bbygrlpt2]

I wish there was more people like him!!!👏🏼👏🏼

[@phyliciajoykloes]

Enough. Wow, great talk. I am decluttering at the moment. Enough is enough. I am still figuring out what is enough, though. I've been thinking I have too much for a while. You're a great human being. More people should watch this, and hopefully people will share your points of view.

[@thedreamer5065]

I am so happy that I've made my choice to watch this video. Life is about choices!Excellent talk Kevin. I knew that I am not alone and there is more people like me out there. We just need to connect all of Us!

[@patriciaoffer9585]

The Dreamer I might join If you start a FB group.... it might also be enlightening to ask to talk to current/former tribe members😀

[@joselourenco9583]

1/ Socialists redistribute wealth earned by OTHERS. 2/ He redistributes wealth HE has earned. He's not a Socialist........he is a incredibly kind Capitalist.

[@youtuber6185]

I agree on choosing just enough but there is no gender pay gap. If he’s wrong on this then ....

[@RN-ti5oc]

Maverick_is _right_ - you are right!! As a female, even I know better than the gender gap myth. It’s incredibly annoying that people still claim this falsely. My husband does make more than I do - why? Because he got a degree, he’s been at his job a long time and worked his way up. I, on the other hand, didn’t finish college and chose to stay home with our kids. I shouldn’t make as much as he does because I made different choices. No one is hiring a man and a woman with the same ability and education, to do the same job and paying them different salaries because of their genitalia. It’s ridiculous.

[@michellemoore7511]

Also, socialism isn't the redistribution of wealth earned by others, it's simply public ownership of the means of production and distribution. I'm not a socialist, but ya know, definitions are important lol

[@matt16matt]

@@RN-ti5oc yes it is, ridiculous and true.

[@LiborSupcik]

Had he been a senator you would see...his state of mind would be able to realize

[@johnnyrocket9372]

This is a serious question not an attack so please dont take it that way. So you own the business and have employees. You then pay everyone the same and give them profit sharing. Do your employees also take shares of all the liability, such as if your business gets sued or there is a major accident in one of your buildings?

[@2380Shaw]

Of course in a round about way with profit sharing the employees share in the liability. If the company isn't making as much profit because of liabilities or lawsuits then the share in profits goes down because there isn't as much profit.

[@stephenlewthwaite4084]

Portland sounds cool must visit.

[@johnnyrocket9372]

@@2380Shaw I was talking in terms of major issues, where millions of dollars are exchanged. I was a property manager for a 289 unit complex for a little under six years. The owner was a decent person always had the property well maintained never took short kits or cut any corners. We had a problem tenant who would break things in her apartment and then use that as a reason to short or not pay rent. After six months of this we asked her to leave. Other tenants were complaining about her and there were drug issues. She called the house authority and the aclu on the property owner citing the eviction was be cause of race. She sued the owner for sever million dollars and won her case. The owner sold the apartment unit off to pay her. If this happened to the speaker in this video my question is would his employees be liable for damages as the owner is.

[@precisiont5188]

I agree, and there are reasons women get paid less than men. They have periods, many get pregnant, have a lot of hormonal fluctuations, its proven women are generally less logical, and women typically don't choose high paying jobs like computer science because of this, reasons like this describe why women get paid less.

[@adientoledo2098]

That is a very fine point!

[@Imohlaapohko]

I love this! The Universe really tested me August 2018 on this issue. I thought I wanted two expensive cars a 5 bedroom home (keep in mind my children are in their twenties) and all of this money in the bank . Well again, I was tested and discovered what I really wanted to be happy. To be my true authentic higher self was a tiny home, a truck to pull it with and money in the bank for the upkeep. Also, most importantly money to help build wells and safe houses for young girls forced to be married at young ages. I find it crazy that there are so many negative comments! My question to you is? WTH are you doing to make a difference? This man clearly stated he does not have all of the answers. He IS trying! It is clear those comments are coming from haters because you do not want to let go of greed! You can have what you want I am not judging. But, do not try to hate on someone else who is trying to make the world a better place for all of us.

[@camez2345]

"I find it crazy that there are so many negative comments! My question to you is? WTH are you doing to make a difference? " yEEEESSSSSS. I'll be honest: for the first couple of minutes, I thought the speaker was a little too "confident" as well. But as I continued to watch and give him the benefit of the doubt, I saw that my quickie judgment was about ME, not him. There's a TED talk by Dan Pallotta called, “The way we think about charity is dead wrong.” One of the ideas he covers is how we're all somehow ok with the head of a bank or of a gym shoe or tech company making 500k, 700k, a million or more a year, but when we find out that the CEO of a charitable organization or nonprofit makes $200,000, we're like, "WHAAAT?" and we think the person is corrupt. It kind of reminded me of this situation, where people seem to be saying that this speaker isn't allowed to be proud of himself and he isn't allowed to be imperfect, so he should just pack it in because he's clearly a total fraud. Uuugh. Humans. Anyway, congrats on your decisions! Good good luck with Part 2 of your life, my friend!

[@stevejordan7161]

Well said, Crenshaw.. Love your passion!

[@monicacollins8289]

Crenshaw65, I love what you did! You embody "enough".❤

[@badams3489]

It is important to note the difference between greed and rational self interest. Also, you are confusing vanity for greed. Philanthropy is paramount but dont forget that there are still billions of people who would literally kill you to take what you have. the world isnt as warm and fuzzy as Portland liberals like to make it seem. Check out Ayn Rand, she has very solid arguments for why everyone should only do whats best for themselves (and dont immediately disregard the idea actually go check out her arguments).

[@patriciaoffer9585]

Crenshaw65 A reply's welcome and of course optional, and feel free to say, "Back off." It'll also be important to change the child brides' husbands. They must see the TED talk "Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shutdown World".

[@mtadams2009]

Sometimes you just have to know when your life is pretty good .not perfect but pretty good, thats enough.

[@AngTheCanadianPilot]

I had ENOUGH and moved into an RV and traveled 🧳 - rather than working my husband and I working on a foundation for people that don’t have enough.

[@LiborSupcik]

any good diy rv bluepapers>?

[@janiceg7661]

I’ve been asking myself how much is enough. I started in Feb with a garage sale getting rid of what I don’t use, then donated, gave to family and friends. The funny thing, i started getting gifts more coming in, law of circulation. But last week I gave away a yonana banana ice cream maker I hadn’t used in forever, and my family I gave it too is using it daily! I’m being more conscious in my consumption, limiting amazon purchases. I’m much happier.

[@kalvhult]

Those jeans are more than enough.

[@LilStoops]

Yes, it devolved into him promoting what a good guy he was. I can't believe everyone lapping this up below.

[@tsambika2040]

Lol

[@gabrielricci4464]

​@@LilStoops I rarely answer internet comments, but how Narcissistic can you be. Narcissism is the plague destroying the Social fabric of America. Maybe, you should calm your mind, put the beliefs you hold to be true on temporary pause, and listen to this mans words again. There is nothing to lap up except truth and wisdom from a truly brilliant man.

[@lordmike9384]

Seriously those jean look like they were very cheap. I hope you can smell my sarcasm.

[@smallstudiodesign]

abababababab Gotta say, no matter what one’s sway, it’s hard to look away!

[@Globaler]

Watched this several times. I went from poor to very rich after watching this video. I have more than enough.

[@david_oliveira71]

This is a truly isnpiring story "How much is enough", thanks so much for sharing this one! "The less you have, the happier you'll be"

[@badams3489]

David... Happiness lies within your attitude, not with what you have. Material things wont change who you are, only you can change who you are

[@dustywilson5461]

I bet you'd say that same quote in the midst of committing an armed robbery, wouldn't you...

[@jeanettenaumiec7784]

David Oliveira If you don’t have a roof over your head , food in your belly , a place to shower and a safe place to sleep it’s hard to be happy.

[@shaunamcvay4944]

Kevin, your thinking is wonderful, I had something similar in mind if I ever come into the money to do it. I was in an abusive relationship for 11 years, we were off and on all the 11 years and I got so tired of having to live with family members with my four kids when I needed a place that I finally bought a travel trailer for $700. I would let my girls sleep with me in the front on a futon and my 2 boys in the back bedroom, it was hard at times because it was an older travel trailer and water heater went out so I used 2 big tamale pots to heat water on the stove and sometimes I didn't have time so we would have to take cold showers. I have always worked hard and struggled but now my two older kids have graduated and my third one graduates this year, I have had more than enough because though I don't have everything I'm grateful for everything I have and I hope one day to give someone else enough that had to put up with an abusive relationship or someone trying to get back on their feet so thank you and God Bless you for what you are doing.

[@garydurham4287]

I’ve heard enough.

[@susancorgi]

What a simple and clear presentation/ TED talk! very entertaining too. What a generous boss. I would love to work for you. Thank you

[@michaelryan3400]

My new hero. This guy is doing what many of us have been wanting to do for decades. And it's no surprise he is a product of the culture in Portland. It's the most progressive big city in America.

[@ninak8506]

Ilove this idea. It's mostly contentment with what you have and setting aside that ravaging desire for more, better. I've learned contentment. But I like his ideas of leveling the gender wage gap & equality.

[@gaston.]

good talk, the country is in critical condition, and we need more of this type of thinking. The number of homeless families in NYC is appalling. AND many of those families HAVE a working parent. The Milton Friedman model is collapsing under it's own greed. Today he gets an applause for this model, however hoping in 50 years the audience will react as though he just said I decided to pay my sweat shop workers minimum wage.

[@badams3489]

The country is in critical condition! But this type of thinking will only worsen the condition ( please see the prisoner's dilemma ). Homeless - families - in NYC. Tell me, do you think its a good idea to have a family when your homeless? even if you do, do you think its a good idea to stay in one of the most expensive cities in the world when thats your condition? no its pure stupidity. plus, not all who wander are lost.

[@billtomoff1039]

Must watch! Thank you Kevin, for this thought provoking presentation. Thrilled that April Rinne referenced this in her book Flux!

[@cam1wilson]

the fact that he didn't end with "now that's enough from me" could be the greatest travesty of our time

[@timetocook722]

Without the working man, the thinking man has only an idea

[@tonyrainbolt9388]

How true. Someone has to run the machines.

[@emmanueloluga9770]

@@digirilla6604 you completely missed the point lol and tried to provide some "illuminating" insight that was already alluded to and implied in the original comment. In other words, your comment is but a verbose repetition of the original point made. On the other hand, I am just being cranky and I need to sleep, thanks for providing your own pov tho

[@lloydfrancis9149]

A Jewish King once told me and keeps reminding me "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? The Jewish King introduced me to the Father that feeds the Birds and also explains to be Content, grateful and that he will take care of my Family

[@JamilAhmed-nr3zm]

I Thank God for giving you the blessing of happiness and purpose. Life is short and also no one will remember you after 2 generations, as if you never existed.

[@jodrew1845]

A very healthy outlook of the materialistic sentiment we've convinced ourselves should be the gold standard of our lifestyles.

[@JakeRichardsong]

One of the most useful TED talks.

[@ashjac0009]

I can't believe they were forced out of their beautiful home to a warehouse. At least they had everything a house normally has. Electricity, water, and a thermostat. That is enough. May the lord give Kevin Cavenaugh and his family strength.

[@alexeifando747]

My god! The haters in the comments section show a total lack of simple critical thinking skills by concluding complete nonsense from what the speaker actually talked about and implied. This was a great talk with simple, clear, and practical methods for actually helping people significantly. Employee ownership of constructed buildings to accumulate retirement money for people who would otherwise not have any to retire on, is a good idea. The at-cost rental property for people who would otherwise be sleeping on the streets, is a good idea. The speaker is not suggesting that people give away their wealth even when they don't have enough. The opposite in fact. He's suggesting to think about the concept and consider giving if you realize that you have enough in order to help someone who does not.

[@jainthorne4136]

Exactly. I find the negative comment makers give off a distinctive odor of willful misunderstanding coupled with a basic lack of compassion. Judging by their comments I doubt anyone ever says to them "Oh, I'm so glad to see you! I've missed you so much."

[@victoriazagliada4875]

housing law definitely must be regulated. It is very easy to become homeless in USA

[@LiborSupcik]

Especially if you insist on living somewhere

[@andreasrnning2339]

What if there was less regulations so people can do more and have less to search to the government for everything they want to have done. The places with least amount of space have most amount of regulations. That's easy to see in Europe too.

[@charlesmunson3232]

Good for you! I hope you feel much better about yourself now. You know, not all greed is monetary. Some people are greedy in the need to feel good about themselves... it's also been known through the ages as "Holier than thou."

[@metamorph20]

Hi Kevin, Miss you. I like the World you create.

[@Winspur1982]

As a Reed College grad, I'm so happy to see someone doing something good about Portland's homelessness problem. A Unitarian pastor in my town uses the refrain "We have enough; we are enough" regularly in services. When I heard that for the first time it was amazingly affirming. Collectively, after all, we do have enough. Some people can't stop working because they feel fundamentally inadequate and think that at least they can get validation for being productive worker bees. Tragically, these people often belong to marginalized groups and money alone doesn't put them on an equal footing with others. This is where the capitalism vs. socialism debate often fails to capture the lived realities of actual people. I'm really looking forward to having Kamala Harris as my VPOTUS, simply because it's time for a daughter of two immigrants of color to be in government at the highest level. I voted for Bernie in this year's primary but I'm coming to think that we Americans have to get our f***ed-up notions about gender and ethnic hierarchies sorted out before we can really start to progress again.

[@clogs4956]

Lagom in action. Genius in action. Compassion in action. Wow!

[@honestlyna]

Enough reminds me of the movie, "The Platform" where if each level took just enough food for themselves, there would be enough food for ALL the levels, instead of the haves and have nots and the have nots resort to horrible things in order to survive. This is where we are and we need more people to ask themselves "what is enough?"

[@arunshankars8398]

I will definitely watch the movie.

[@saimoncole]

Great stories and sentiments, etc. I wonder whether wages would best be calculated according to the worker's asset base? Workers would have to be honest and transparent.

[@precisiont5188]

When a company makes more money the company has more money to hire employees, keep the company going in hard times, etc. I don't see it as greed, I see it more as doing a good job.

[@NathanielDowell]

But the CEO wage gap that he spoke of indicates that companies tend to funnel the money into upper level paychecks rather than hire employees or increase wages for everyone. The point is to consider what is "enough". Do you, as a CEO, need $4 million a year, or might you be just as happy (or more so) with $500,000, while splitting the rest among your employees, or hiring more people, or doing something else positive for the community? "Enough" doesn't mean don't make money. It means pay attention to what you need, rather than always striving for more. A greedy person or organization will never have "enough".

[@musicawakening]

Superb, I've been thinking about this same thing for a while and I believe acting somewhat along these lines. Great speech and follow through actions!!!

[@demamat]

It was like a keynote from Apple, a great talk and people applausing, but this guy helps others making more money instead of spending it ❤😎

[@peacefeathers9282]

I thank & totally appreciate all your efforts so far💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👏at the same time please also inspire the world with eco friendly building materials, so that all architect's, builders can stop creating cement useless structures..which are not environment friendly...🙏

[@jayaseto]

For this to work not only do you have to be extremely selflessness; but the world too ought not to be greedy. Where I’m from a number of people are poor purely coz they are lazy, irresponsible and greedy. I’ll give an example. I own rentals & I pay those constructing & taking care of my property above the market rate. Please understand that though I’m worth millions, the development was done on credit & since I hate debt, I essentially pay myself nothing so I can clear it off as fast as possible. However, my past several employees no matter how much extra I’d pay them, they’d somehow still find a way to steal from me. So my theory is this; if you live in a greedy world don’t be too selfless because those you are selfless to might be greedy and snatch up as much wealth as they can from you. And now you’ll be in poverty & coz the worlds greedy ain’t nobody gonna help you get back up

[@johnriso4323]

In Monterey ,Ca . Has lot's of Homeless, Most Work!

[@dondressel4802]

John Riso thats everywhere not just Monterey

[@AshDemonYoung]

I see people here don't know the difference between Socialism and Communism.

[@cerebralcaustic]

what's the difference? enlighten us, please.

[@infinitecuriosity9210]

Loved so much of this, out of the box thinking, It is doable, capitalism and socialism at the same time. It's the best and only way. Food for thought: The $290 a month is a start it's better than the street but is that the level to measure against, NO. Having to share a bath, a kitchen,. Not a solution. Also most people don't live alone. How much would it be to add the bathroom and a function space to cook in each space that's a better place to start. Room for 2 is enough.

[@soonny002]

Enough is the 'thing(s)' that remains after you feel like you have lost everything. Enough is what's truly important to you that nobody can take, unless you decide to give away. Here's the catch: Everybody has a different 'enough' because we are all different. What is 'enough' to one person might seem like 'greed' to another and vice versa. So don't be surprised to discover what is 'enough' for you turns out to still be quite greedy in the eyes of many. Although I agree with the Indonesian poet, that 'greed is a little bit more than enough', I ask, 'says who?'

[@gsd8003]

@circe, I agree with Toba Beta too. I think everyone is on their own journey, and at times our perceptions of the world and comparisons stop us from self- searching what is enough. Think a great place to start is of gratitude for what we have rather than what we seek. At times when I seek for something, I find it but then I am more lost. What do you think is your enough?

[@kkutube1972]

This all good as long as you are the choosing when is enough, not another person forcing me by raising my tax. I too decided that i am happy not going back to my 80K IT job and live off my passive and spend time with my family at 46 but i choose to do this.

[@soklyvann3030]

Enough is relative to each person and it's up to each person to figure that out.

[@jainthorne4136]

Which has absolutely NOTHING to do with the comment.

[@bobak5126]

I was tracking with Kevin, until he brought up wage. If women are cheaper to employ, why aren't there more women in the workplace where there is inequality? If women are cheaper to employ, and businesses are all about profits, why aren't business firing men to replace them with less costly women? 12:42, companies that treat their employees better have better stock evaluation? What universe is he talking about? Does anyone know how Amazon treats their workers? And yet, their stock is pretty good!

[@drewwhitney2593]

This is a great video to show someone who supports capitalism to open up their mind a bit toward socialism

[@keilaarroyo7941]

I really don’t get the unlikes! Really good talk

[@Tortise02]

The only thing not to like is that some people gave this a thumbs down.

[@timothysergent2986]

Kevin said he is not a very bright guy, I have to agree with him

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Never met a Realtor that was that bright. They would screw up the paperwork EVERY. DAMN. TIME. I couldn't figure out how. You have a check list right in front of your face.

[@Samura1gamer]

the "gender pay gap" is a myth in case someone still hasn't caught up yet. the rest of the talk was very interesting

[@hellybelle5]

I am happy for him that he has worked out how much is enough for him, that's fab! We don't need to tell other people how to spend their money, or tell them it's enough for me, so it's enough for you... this is what I did, you should too etc... We all need to be free to choose how we go on in this life. I have friends who started their own business, if they went by the enough logic, they needn't have trained to become specialists, doctors, dentists etc... but they did, and were then able to employ other people. They're the ones who had the stress of accruing huge debts for school, working flat out (70-80 hour weeks) either in school, training, their part time jobs etc... and missing a huge chunk of their children's lives, missing their wife, anniversaries, birthdays, Christmases, family events etc... then if they get sued, they will take the hit. Why do they only deserve to be paid what their employees do? There's no comparison! Even once all debts re paid off, they have the stress and pressure of running the business, and cannot be easily replaced, whilst their workers typically can?

[@hellybelle5]

@KLJF lol no, I'm not for that. Perhaps I need to remember I'm not very effective at communicating my points 😊 I meant in this specific instance 😊

[@lorenl9262]

Love this guy and his ideals!!!

[@jfl7887]

Can we have 15 more of him in the world, please?

[@badams3489]

I am sorry Jason, but *holds tongue reminding himself 'you said you would be nice today' 'you said you would be nice today'*

[@tomiasthexder7673]

Sure, move to a communist country and there will be dozens of these guys who pretend to redistribute wealth only to truly just redistribute it back to themeselves.

[@markm7101]

Someone said one of the best thing you can do for the poor is not become one of them

[@sidneyaarons]

He clearly used this platform to promote socialism yet he's a capitalist. He's a contradiction upon himself.

[@greggutierrez6997]

Thank you.

[@landonfowler]

This isn't a shining example of Socialism or Liberalism, as I think it was intended to be. Instead it's a great example of the benefits of Libertarian and Capitalist values. An individual used their own success, built on their own efforts for the benefit of others as he deemed was good. It was done voluntarily and without compulsion from Government or other authorities. Work hard and use your success for the good of those around you.

[@swedishmotorshow]

I worked for a Swedish Computer company in the mid 90 ies where everybody had the same salary. It was a great experience. Company´s name NYTTODATA AB

[@JessicaLaShawn]

This is awesome. Everything about this was a game changer.

[@DanielHallLondon]

Love what he says. And TOTALLY distracted on first watch by the cut of those trousers. :)

[@CiceroINFJ]

Me too :) Cool pants

[@therolandong]

Thank you, Kevin.

[@Mcmatthew99]

If Making America Great Again means returning to the "golden age" of the 50s and 60s, then surely we can all agree to return to the salaries of the 50s and 60s.

[@Tony-5000]

That would work....IF we were to return to the gold standard!!

[@RAMelancon50]

You first.

[@coelhocointech9841]

We need more women construction workers, lineman, labors, plumbers, roofers, oilers, builders

[@1StefenM]

This guy is pretty proud of himself

[@weinjohn]

He should be HUD secretary.

[@chowfun6526]

Awesome presentation. An eye opener.

[@BlueFlyer83]

You should look into how socialism is treating Venezuela. Should also look into the "success" of the housing projects in NYC and other places. Ever heard the term, "I grew up in the projects"? Give a man a fish he eats for a day, but teach him to fish and he eats for a life time.

[@michaeldoster4847]

Thought it was extremely uplifting. Very positive. Not everyone will want to do this, because materialism has most by the balls! I think it's "neat". Then again, I've ALWAYS wanted to live in a warehouse, albeit with a little hard outside for my dog. I just moved to the country 23 years ago, and got an acre & a half fenced in, and the puppy goes gonzo, and I like it pretty well. Some people are nice, most are what you see at Walmart. (Sigh) can't have everything. But I have enough. 750 sq. ft. on acre and half fenced in.... And a loving castaway labrador. Thanks for video!!!

[@camillawiking]

This was a truly unique Talk.

[@simaroyaich-kf2vu]

We are sidelined by enough though everytime we are barricaded by enough👍

[@darkprince1988fm]

I loved the quote and the presentation as well. Deeep

[@mohammadfarahani1673]

The pants are the best part of your speech, Thanks

[@georginabravo4508]

Has airb&b, anything to do with the housing crisis?

[@JosephPetrusich9]

No

[@DoubtingThomas333]

of course. Common knowledge.

[@tim_t]

KavENAUGH sure loves to introspect about the word 'ENOUGH'.

[@johannavicente6769]

excellent enough

[@kat9587]

THIS IS INCREDIBLE! To the negative comments below, I can't believe how harsh reality has made so many people so cynical.

[@dewaldbooysen5282]

You chose the right word there. Reality. The world does not work that way.

[@deborajh0917]

Yes!!! You are awesome!!! Amazing!!

[@peoplevsradio317]

It's funny that people actually raised their hands to answer his question about the wage Gap because there is an actual answer but he did not want that so he shut them down and said it was a trick question but we're never going to get anywhere if we don't actually allow discussion when we call for discussion

[@brad9240]

Man, this guy is wrong about so many things... Great heart and good intentions, but his understanding is just shy of accurate.

[@jeffgrimm]

@Michael Valente The origin of the pay gap for starters. Friedman's concept of efficiency and the "WHY" it is the social obligation of a company to maximize profit. What socialism is and why his strategy wouldn't work in real socialism, where the means of productions are owned by the state. And lastly why his actions are typical for the so called "protestant work ethic" and therefore more capitalistic then socialist. He uses capitalistic assets and tools to form his company like he pleases and thus maximizes the outcome he chose to focus on. This man has a heart of gold, but keeps a few fallacies close to said heart.

[@brad9240]

​@Michael Valente Gender pay gap. Using disparate outcomes to imply disparate treatment. Claim that stock price is underpinned by treatment of employees (Amazon, as a counterpoint perhaps?). Mischaracterization of Milton Friedman. Failure to understand that American consumerism is the engine that drove billions of people out of abject poverty in the 20th century (look up videos on youtube of "top 10 country GDP by year" it's fascinating). Many of his points have a well-reasoned rebuttal supported by evidence and historical record. He's not wrong on everything, but I find irony in watching him preach about his rent project as a success without government subsidy...and then lobby for more government and more FEMA. He needs to change his pitch to advocate changes to personal behavior. "Espouse my values of 'enough' and help those around you." I'd drink that koolaid for sure. Instead, he's advocating for systemic change to an economy that literally built world we live in.

[@gerardoesquivel9919]

Facts

[@Waterskilakeaustin]

Bravo! Thank you!

[@leeiloilocity9705]

wonderful talk.

[@lordquastheonly]

May not like his opinion on economics i out right disagree with him but I respect him for living by his principles.

[@catojohns]

Awesome Presentation.

[@yerkoignacioo]

Muchos aplausos y poco charla

[@jamesjdoolin]

I think the speaker and maybe the audience/viewers are confusing or conflating "consumerism" with "enough". Its generally ENOUGH that most of us can live in housing that is more basic/less square footage, buying less clothing or more affordable clothing, and not upgrading phones every 6-12 months. In other words make due with more basic necessities. Drive a $25,000 new Chevy or Ford instead of a $50,000 or $75,000 new luxury car. This leaves more money for travel, health care, investments, education, retirement. Health care and education cost are generally outside most people's control and travel is an optional luxury. But if you live frugally most individuals can meet their basic necessities on $35-40k a year (maybe not in NYC or California) but most other places in the country and a family of 4 should be able to meet their necessities on $70-75k a year. We practice CONSUMERISM in the United States. Homes have to be "fully furnished"... New cars, latest clothing fashions, BIG SCREEN tvs in every room, jewelry, etc. Our kids get their first car at 16. My niece just asked me for $500 for a junior prom dress... A dress she will probably wear only once or twice at most. For me my weakness is spending too much on eating outside. I'm just too lazy to go to the store, shop, stand in line, come home and prepare the meal and then clean up after. Plus I'm just not a good cook. I probably spend $1000 a month on the low side and up to $1800 a month on the high side for me and my wife eating at restaurants. We could do better.

[@kevinleopard6711]

Yes, given that you can write a grammatically correct comment indicates that you can read a cook book or watch a KZbin video on how to prepare a meal (America’s Test Kitchen comes to mind). Watch a few KZbin videos, check out a cook book from the library, and shop for a week’s worth of groceries. You’ll stand in that line only once a week and your bank account will be better for it. It’s not that difficult.

[@bertramdavis7120]

I like! Someone changing the greed in America!

[@geoengr3]

Needs before and after shots of the home in the commercial space.

[@padraig5335]

One problem is how difficult it would be to start a new business that could do better business, because of how much it costs to even enter the market via lobbies, and over regulation that kills the little guy. The corporation can spread the new cost over a wider range of products. The local guy would shock the market with a rapid price jump. He would lose either way. He has to sell out to the big guy for a few million so he can retire, get a return on his risk before it's too late, and retiring.

[@floridasunshine2670]

Impressed with his pants .......and my opinion, everyone has their own version of what " enough " is.

[@MaxHeadRush]

What's your version?

[@Rob-me8vp]

Pay is the same but is equity?

[@ldscpr]

Question If the company closes because there is no incentive to perform better than one of your peers, whose house does the bank take? There in lies the problem and one reason for unequal pay. There may be equal pay but there is not equal risk.

[@jainthorne4136]

They have an incentive to perform better than other companies and to function as a team. They are not likely to go out of business but if someone was radically underperforming, everyone in the small company would know it and that person would be replaced.

[@chadellsworth3700]

The CEO and the guy that cleans the bathrooms should make the same. The Brain surgeon and the floor cleaner at the hospital should also make the same because... ENOUGH or something 🤔 What could go wrong ?

[@gauravchanda8813]

Hmm. Not literally the same. I think that 8:1 is still a good ratio. Make it 10:1. That is good.

[@adientoledo2098]

Apparently the floor cleaner performed brain surgery on this guy😂

[@tomiasthexder7673]

It’s called communism or something

[@andretheron6060]

To be honest, Milton Friedman already gave both the reasons for and the solutions to the housing "shortages". If you take years of continuous work and training into account, then no gender wage gap exists.

[@mmontiel8335]

Funny how all this people that changes their lives to live one more simplified they come from having money .

[@codacreator6162]

Enough in the beginning makes it possible o think this way. A perfect refutation of the old, overused, and flat out wrong assertion that money makes people lazy. Far from it. It gives them the power and freedom to contribute in creative and meaningful ways. Stop denigrating UBI. What Kevin is doing, we can't wait and hope for other companies to emulate. That's precisely what's wrong with Trickle Down Economics.