Materialism is Slavery

How buying anything other than Food, Water, Shelter, and Internet traps you a little bit more into modern day slavery.
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[@OscarMartinez817]

Sadly we live in a society where if you don't have the "latest" things you're considered "lame" or "broke " but i would rather look broke & be lame then actually be broke. 🤔

[@texcymbal9169]

Sadly, this guy collects stuffed animals

[@kizzie-renaedavis.1146]

Agreed

[@scottclarke8522]

I just don't give a shit what anyone thinks, period.

[@julial3758]

Tex Cymbal lol

[@gingerztube]

Exactly! Most people I know think I'm broke, and that's what I want them to think :-)

[@bjollnirbjordsen9795]

This is so true. Slavery has basically been replaced by debt slavery

[@squishiemachine1274]

Most people choose it themselves today, that's the difference.

[@trance1986]

Or maybe it was design this way cause if people knew they are slaves they would revolt and kill those who enslave them phisicly and or mentally.

[@maonyksmohc9574]

wage slavery

[@PresidentEvil]

no such thing, learn to control your impulses and control your finances

[@sublime90]

im 35 and when i was younger i always liked having collections. music, book, card,video game collections but the older i get the less i want "things"

[@thesegotoeleven3111]

less is more

[@LadyCoyKoi]

I still collect books and games, but they are cheaper now than when I was a kid. Also, I just get what is really needed for myself and my family. I now collect packages of toilet paper and organic cleaning products. ^_^ Far cheaper than clothes and other luxury items that modern people obsess over. It is really depressing how people put so much pressure on outward appearances.

[@JP-uy9kq]

Same here

[@drinkthekoolaidkids]

Collect 100 dollar Bill's ......... not stuff

[@rothschildianum]

Collecting is the most stupid thing that we can do! Buy a good one that we want, that is it! Use it and stop buying.

[@nasavo9045]

I refuse to upgrade my first phone (an iPhone 5s) that I've had for almost 4 years now UNTIL it's completely not usable anymore. I get made fun of for it sometimes but I'm really happy with it 🤷🏻‍♀️ it's still perfectly functional, so I don't see the point of getting a new phone.

[@suy.4086]

I still use my $20 flip phone I bought in 2012.

[@nasavo9045]

Mystical Poptart That's great! I think I would have a flip phone right now if it wasn't for GPS lol.

[@darylallen2485]

Congratulations. You are smarter than 90% of Americans.

[@sw2938]

I’m still using a iPhone 6...Im not cheap. I just love it.

[@leonidas14775]

Apple will help you decide to upgrade with a phone slowing software update

[@dmang0]

We need Water, food, shelter, internet! Lol

[@Tony32]

Yes, Btb just updated Maslow's hiearchy of needs lol

[@samnikole1643]

dmango You need water food shelter air!

[@blingandblessings8276]

I laughed so hard. That’s what it’s come to in the modern age 😂

[@danpt2000]

I also need companionship and compassion.

[@heyborttheeditor1608]

What about clothes?

[@gunite2247]

Freeing yourself from impermanent desires is the best feeling in the world

[@thesegotoeleven3111]

and discrete acts of denial are freeing and very empowering

[@gunite2247]

@@thesegotoeleven3111 100 percent

[@carpo719]

I learned that nothing I buy will bring any happiness. I sometimes will shop at goodwill, then put things back and not buy them. One thing I stand firm by is that EXPERIENCES are all one needs. Big house? Nice car? Meh. We need memories. Anything that brings good memories is worth the money, because we are all a product of our lives and history.

[@blocsfr]

This.

[@joe_zupko]

Experiences are definitely very important, but I think certain material goods can augment experiences. Cars can help you get to cool places and computers allow us to connect to people on youtube ;p my car is 27 years old and my laptop is falling apart, they still work though hahaha

[@thesegotoeleven3111]

carpo719 Try buying a loaf of bread some time with your memories.

[@-PureRogue]

Did you even read what he wrote, or you just decided to spew your insecure thoughts because of some trigger word in his text? All power to you carpo , material things do not give happiness to me too, but given the fact that I kinda believe that all people are different, I suppose that there are people who can find happiness in material things, as there are people who like to travel , which I hate, or there are people who are born and know what they want to be and pursue it all their life

[@highonsmog]

We all need "Food, shelter, and internet." New level in the Maslow hierarchy. ☆☆☆☆☆

[@tinternabbess]

Our possessions own us.

[@sbrazenor2]

Only if they're attached to debt.

[@tinternabbess]

Actually, I have no debt at all, paid cash for cars, pay the credit card in full every month, and paid off my mortgage early. I still have to care for all the things I own. Maintaining a paid-for house still has to happen, mortgage or not. I have to provide utilities, maintenance, insurance, and taxes. Same with a car. Everything I own represents something I in turn maintain- whether it's household goods, clothing, or a laptop. I want to be comfortable, so have never gone straight-up minimalist, but I am frugal, live simply, and distinguish between wants and needs. Frugality becomes a truly enjoyable challenge. But we are always weighed down by our stuff, the detritus of existence.

[@sirgigglez]

& jobs.

[@thesegotoeleven3111]

tinternabbess Agree 100%. We serve our stuff, especially those who over-spend. And all of the things once paid for never translate into net worth assets at all. Very little market for used pots and pans, furniture, books etc. If you do sell those types of items, it's only for a fraction of what you paid. Most belongings depreciate greatly.

[@whyjustwhy2168]

It really doesn't matter if you pay a house early. Live your life and don't sweat the materials

[@demisemedia]

The old me: "I work hard for my money therefore i deserve to go have a good time. Eat out, go to the local bars, buy clothes & spend money because i worked for it." The New Me: "I work SMART for my money and save most of it, rarely eat out & AVOID LOCAL BARS! Wear cheap clothes because i give 0 fucks what people think of me and have fun saving!"

[@Corn_Fed_Beef]

when I quit being a consumer I moved to rural North Dakota and a small house and took up photography as a hobby, and I've been to Canada two times already to see the northern lights and photograph them. Much better than blowing it on a big fat stupid SUV.

[@demisemedia]

@@Corn_Fed_Beef That's awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@10RBREEZY]

@@Corn_Fed_Beef You're absolutely right the more you think about it!

[@laurab9518]

It’s harder for women though as society conditioned us to be beautiful as we can. So we still want makeup, etc.

[@ThomasPonzo]

you should also invest your money

[@PayneMaximus]

I don't think there's anything wrong with having and liking "nice things", as they do make life better many times. The problem arises when your whole life revolves around having those...

[@carlosmonkee]

Which is the whole world

[@PayneMaximus]

Is that so? Are you one of those?

[@carlosmonkee]

@@PayneMaximus We are all groomed for it, especially modern western culture

[@PayneMaximus]

You did not answer my question ;-) I was just teasing you. It's difficult to tell, but it does seem that a significant portion of Western people follows that pattern, I'm afraid...

[@PayneMaximus]

Sure, you might be right. I just think that "stuff" is not there to be demonized either.

[@driftertravels928]

I’m definitely not immune to materialism, but I never buy anything I can’t pay for in cash, have no debts, have a 100% paid for property and other investments, and always save a proportion of my income and still live the lifestyle I want. Many people actually think I am poor because I wear old clothes and don’t have the latest gadgets, but many of the people you see who look “rich” are drowning in debt, I personally know a few. More people should watch your videos.

[@Tendertroll1]

Eric Tan-W that is great that you are doing well financially with no debt, but just don’t look sloppy man. You can still be frugal by buying clothes at Walmart, but I think people should always look presentable and have a neat appearance. It shows that you respect yourself and people won’t respect you if you look sloppy.

[@darylallen2485]

You are the guy Dave Ramsey talks about

[@derrickpigatt5195]

same here, with a penny in my pocket, the rest in savings.

[@lamadoo]

The poor pretend to look rich and the rich pretend to look poor.

[@CollosalTrollge]

not to be , i dont know what the word is, but even where i grew up and well i am still learning the culture where i stay now, but i found most of the Chinese people , so i dont know how to define if from Taiwan or Hong Kong etc, but those i knew at least are never struggling financially. I suppose there are also different kinds of Chinese for example , like Indians ; Portuguese ; or Greek etc... many more , im just saying in my example of Chinese....there are local Chinese - local to the country they are living in or grew up in...; and then u get Chinese-Chinese from China, but i can speak for the Local of where i was from. Im not saying bribery doesnt exist or corruption , but it just seems they are always well off - drive nice cars - run their shop or resto - or what ever store and they seem to own it all. There are also other religious communities and race and nationalities ive kind of worked out that are also hardly struggling.

[@agentm83]

I moved from Metro Vancouver, which is a very rich city in some parts, to a small working class town. I like it here better, I feel a lot less pressure to be materialistic just to conform.

[@margyiphillips4931]

Gladly, you are happy.

[@freeKick185]

the bushman is back with the knowledge that matters

[@janefromthecountry1820]

Indeed!

[@mmungara]

Great video; The biggest basic costs are: rent, food, health insurance. The other luxury costs which can blow up if unchecked: Entertainment (which includes eating out), Vacations. For the basic ones, here are some optimizations I can think of: Rent: Live in lesser space (Studio if you are single, 1 BR / Studio with a family) Food: Cook at home, no organic or fancy brand stuffs Health Insurance: For minimizing OOP expenses, avoid visits for common ailments. Have a list of medications ready for using for common ailments

[@CollosalTrollge]

The real bushman are in Africa :)

[@thesegotoeleven3111]

2 truisms have made me financially comfortable: Less is more, and ALWAYS live below your means. I notice as I have made more money, my cohorts all seem to spend more. They justify the spending and feel quite entitled because they work hard and earn big. But I see people struggle on 200K annually, when those with a lower salary BY FAR did fine.

[@GymClubHouse]

it's not what you make, it's what you keep.

[@xbluebells]

I have found a strange thing... I enjoy the very very inexpensive stuff that lasts and lasts. Actually the less money I spend on it the more I enjoy the item. Like you said the mug that you have is 20 years old! Every time I use the item I get an extra thrill of contentment. It is strange to fall in love with these items like an old blanket etc. I actually feel sorry for people who keep changing out items so that they can never experience this. I am 59 years old and maybe it has something to do with getting older and having familiar things around you?? Yes, I think I could be happy as a monk type person though it does seem like doing without the internet would not be something I would do. You fall in love with frugality, and you realize that you did not have to work so hard to accumulate money because you are happy with so little.

[@ketarita1911]

I am 37 and I feel the same way about things that I can use that I get for free, or pennies. I love these items more everytime I get to use them. It took me awhile to understand that the less I spend, the more of my life I can have to myself not having to work.

[@sunday3pm735]

I think that kind of feeling comes with experience, not necessarily time. Maybe it’s because you’ve experienced a lot in your life that makes you understand changing and new stuff is not always for the better

[@sylviaflores1703]

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[@WanderingWonderer808]

Return on investment

[@LadyCoyKoi]

Just like kids who enjoy the huge box more than the toy that was inside of it. X_X Better off going behind big retail stores and collect huge boxes to built a massive backyard maze.

[@ChrisMFlorida]

A co worker of mine has 4 drones of various quality levels and tries to justify the purchases.. everything you say is true

[@maxbenzo7071]

This is refreshing, I’ve just come from a video where they were trying to discuss if materialism was bad or not, then he went into great detail describing the products as if he was in another world, he was literally in his own trance talking about products! He has no idea.

[@jeremylodge3911]

My only problem is finding a frugal girl.lol

[@sunday3pm735]

Jeremy Lodge exactly on point. It’s hard to find someone who shares the same values

[@pow9606]

A frugal girl with not much money is probably much easier to find than a frugal girl with lots of money.

[@madeline5175]

Step 1: Stop looking. Partnership flourishes out of nowhere, and never when you're seeking it. Step 2: Stop having expectations. No one will ever bee 100% on the same page as you. And you can't change people. Step 3: Seek women, not girls.

[@abirdconcernedforhumankind2345]

For real, where can I find said frugal girls

[@mentuemhet]

nature girls who like to hike is probly your best bet

[@alejandrocanela691]

There are things such as spending money on an educational course, a gym membership, etc that are not necessary to "live" but have a positive effect on yourself. Most things are not necessary and we can do without them I agree with you. But sometimes you cannot measure everything by a dollar amount like charity, tutoring, community service all take some sort of resources to do. It is hard to live like a monk if you want to build good relationships with the people around you. Being a monk is the opposite extreme of buying all the latest gadgets and "stuff," you simply need balance and a bit of both.

[@Philip8888888]

I'm relatively immune to advertising: I run adblockers and have no TV.

[@mmungara]

Great video; The biggest basic costs are: rent, food, health insurance. The other luxury costs which can blow up if unchecked: Entertainment (which includes eating out), Vacations. For the basic ones, here are some optimizations I can think of: Rent: Live in lesser space (Studio if you are single, 1 BR / Studio with a family) Food: Cook at home, no organic or fancy brand stuffs Health Insurance: For minimizing OOP expenses, avoid visits for common ailments. Have a list of medications ready for using for common ailments

[@archiestanton2767]

How many of you thought there was dirt on your computer screen on the upper left of your screen? And you tried to scrape it off. I guess it's a picture hanger hook on Bush's wall. I just noticed it today. Wonder why I never noticed it on many of his previous videos until today? It's there. Good one, Bush :) I know you didn't try to troll us into cleaning our screens...but you got me. (It's tough to Beat the Bush.)

[@kerynl.sanchez9891]

Tried to clean it a few times

[@CLWEric]

Great video. Am always thinking about the same question. I noticed happiness brought by materials usually gets normalized soon. Need to spend even more to the “next level” to achieve the same happiness. It’s a never ending loop.

[@Randimal762]

Knowing how broke the average American is, I'm not impressed at all when I see someone driving a luxury car or wearing designer clothes. The only thing I think when I see them is, "Wow, what a horrible financial decision you made buying that... odds are, you're severely lacking in savings/retirement fund or are racking up huge amounts of debt".

[@tg300050]

Dont spend alot on material goods, still broke from medical bills, car repairs, emergencies etc. Still a slave. :(

[@darkoak40]

I agree, that's a huge problem for many people sadly.

[@pshhh7856]

Story of my life

[@OrigamiTree]

A monk KZbinr would be interesting. 😉

[@correctionguy7632]

@@human_5 well its russian we cant understand dick penis

[@john-paulhunt6805]

Been living it for now say 7 years? yeah. great life though. materialism the life i escaped from is like flordia. the problem is they are forcing me back into that slavery lifestyle. its not happiness its like being forced to drink poison.

[@curiousgeorge555]

I new an Italian woman who was a veterinarian. She would go to the Congo to help people with their animals. When she came back to Italy she felt sick. 1st world materialism is mindless, absurd, destructive and imo pathetic. People cannot think for themselves. Slaves to their egos.

[@HeatherHolt]

“The things you own, end up owning you.” - Tyler Durden

[@janco333]

The problem with not having stuff is not the lack of utility, but in fact the JUDGEMENT from others for not having stuff.

[@kc1194]

janco333 - Then you need new friends that don't judge.

[@rainypath96]

Walking into a shoe store with my worn out shoes ready to buy a new pair and being profiled by the employees has nothing to do with friends lol

[@obi1kendobi]

I wish I could be a bit less materialistic, as I do fall into the “trap” of consumerism every once in a while. What I’ve learned to keep myself honest about is spending money where it “goes farther”, like spending wisely on car maintenance and thinking twice about spending for the newest tech gadget. It’s a difficult balance and I haven’t quite managed it, but I’m learning. I hope to be in a situation similar to yours someday! Keep up the great videos!

[@sylviaflores1703]

78046

[@shortchange4618]

One of my favorite hobbies is saving money and counting it

[@didafm]

Lol same

[@Pausereflectandbreathe]

I think when people realized that consumerism was giving them stress, depression, overwhelm, anxiety, and broke is when they changed their lifestyle into a simpler life. I'm in the stage where I'm tired of donating my stuff that I once like but it gets old because there are new stuff in the store. Decluttering is time consuming and brain draining just by trying to think of I would really need it someday or if it will save me money. The cleaning of the items also is taking away time that I prefer spent on something I like to do or just relax at home. My strategy now is not go to the store unless I need to buy something and only buy something that I plan to buy. Another thing that helped me is not get a cart. If I need it, I'll carry it and if I am not willing to carry it then it's not going home with me. It literally gave me an aha moment when I started going to the store with no cart when I'm inside. Nothing to declutter in the future and more money piling up soon. 😊

[@falennewman7289]

Nice video and a very interesting perspective. I always enjoy your informative spin on different topics. Thanks 🙂

[@MrWatchmen759]

I saved up 300$ on my last check, taking all ur advice. I was actually shocked on things I waste money on, but I lowered my expenses and now I’m saving up so much thanks to ur advice

[@BeatTheBush]

Many things do not bring lasting value to your life. Glad you noticed this sooner. :D

[@tuannguyen-yt8ty]

Life is a journey, every thing that we go through bad and good only temporary. 🙏

[@chocolatewheelchair]

Driving a new model luxury car when you’re broke only makes people think you’re rich. Then they have their hand out and expect something from you in a way.

[@horacechin1]

chocolatewheelchair I’ve learned that a lot of people who are easily impressed by material things are just beggars

[@leonidas14775]

Look at all those luxury cars on the road, more than half the owners are up to their eyeballs in debt. No way there can be that many rich people.

[@didafm]

You are naive If you think they are rich. I know for a fact all the people driving new cars are broke! Smart people buy used cars and pay cash.

[@kendraabeene1173]

My half brother bought a brand new corvette with the help of his parents. He doesn't even have a job anymore. My other half brother has never had a job at 26 years old and they still give him an allowance. They all live together and are bat shit crazy imo. They care a lot about appearing wealthy and are very materialistic. Yet they preach about moochers and are super paranoid and hateful people.

[@VernonWharff]

We are social creatures and status and ego are part of life. It is VERY difficult to ignore feelings of superiority/inferiority that are tied to all sorts of status symbols and how we allow ourselves to be treated or be perceived. Ego is neither good or bad, like any other biological function it is an urge that we can choose to indulge or suppress. Egos have created the pyramids, Microsoft, Apple, the '91-'98 Chicago Bulls, and got us to the moon. Sales departments (and by extension companies) are built on ego. The downside to ego is that it is a treadmill. One will never have enough, nothing will ever be enough. You'll never feel superior enough to others nor out accomplish a feeling of inferiority. I highly recommend reading, "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle for more on being mindful of your ego and how when left unchecked just causes one to suffer. Purchasing something for utility-- to get around, to make me more productive or efficient, for convenience isn't a bad thing. When I consider purchases I like to ask myself, "Hypothetically, if I got $1 each time I used this, how long would it take before I got my money back?" Now the question comes in do I purchase a luxury version of the item or the most affordable version? Do I buy it used or new? Asking this question helps me to spend more consciously and focus on things that have a higher "return on happiness" as I like to call it. I believe luxury items are a personal choice that as long as one is mindful of their ego, one can decide how much you want to indulge it. At the end of the day indulging your ego will lead to suffering and some people are willing to suffer for status.

[@Ben-jq5oo]

Vernon Wharff So inciteful. Thankyou. X

[@jaredfontaine2002]

Yeah I want to be a Monk. I enjoy traveling and riding my bike. But I just don't need all that crap...

[@joe_zupko]

Gotta find a balance for the material items we use. Some of them can give us a lot of satisfaction, like using a car to visit cool places. The problem is letting the ego control our decisions, thinking that objects define us as a person.

[@natalie6279]

You can opt out of the consumerism/materialism race. ie off grid homesteading or van/RV dwelling. People do it all the time. If you get dug in financially bankruptcy is an option. Definitely not slavery. We have a choice. But If you get sick as a US citizen though.....

[@whyjustwhy2168]

Right, then everything you worked for is gone

[@AZrakoon]

I had co workers that cared how they would look to others......they all drove Audis, had iphones and followed trends.....i drove a vw and had a $40 Android, i was open about using coupons to buy stuff.....they thought it was funny at first, but then they respected me because they saw i didnt care about my appearances

[@travis1240]

Good points... I'd argue that some clothing is pretty important, and having a bike and a car are incredibly useful where I live. I agree though that if you play the game of "keeping up with the Joneses" you are losing by playing. It's much better to not care what people think. Use your money for what will actually improve your life, and don't head down the debt spiral.

[@DanielA-nl9nv]

My weakness is nice sunglasses. Pretty much everything else I used to buy... I don't anymore. I like to go places actually. Memories are my new possessions.

[@Chances29]

“We need water, food, shelter, ...and also internet.” Lol!! 😂😂😂😂 I died! You’re hilarious, man! This video is spot on. Many of us are slaves to our materialistic lives.

[@georginabarbett9605]

Yes I think you’re right I’m more frugal specially I have my elderly parents they don’t have savings and I have to help them so that is why Im more frugal these days money comes and goes we are not taking any thing when we die but I’m still frugal for when I get on my 60’s I don’t want to be like my parents I’ll get pension I have savings and some in 401k and my husband has more money so I’m ok the only thing is my parents I don’t want to abandon them they gave me life

[@TobyPasta]

Just this year i realized that I've had a shopping addiction and was buying a lot of the things i saw online. It was so bad that i didn't appreciate any of the items that i purchased. It's like the excitement was basically opening the package in the mail, and then after that; i didn't care about the item at all. I'm lucky that i hardly have any debt and i can turn this old way of thinking around. It's been almost a month now and it actually feels nice to not buy much materialistic items. I'm actually able to enjoy what i have at home. And seeing all that extra money in my account shows me that I can be smarter and healthier.

[@BeatTheBush]

Glad to hear! Hard to separate what you really need vs what advertisers implanted in your thoughts.

[@ewayjeng1]

The problem is, being asian myself, our parents traditionally force us to go into careers based on prestige and money that perpetuates the materialistic lifestyle, for the most part my parents both weren't materialistic but just wanted us to have stable jobs which is why he pushed us to either be in the medical field or government sector. I believe the people you try to emulate or idolize tends to influence in how your believe you should be happy. Then of course there is the keeping up with the jone's addiction. I've learned more and more to appreciate experiences and memories over wealth and materialism as well as enjoying good health and helping others. When you die, your legacy will not be based on how much money you made or how many nice things you were able to accumulate, but what you contributed to your family and society in a positive way.

[@johnthecat2150]

I've been noticing a really weird trend on KZbin where a bunch of uneducated people (or worse, snake oil salesmen) are offering horrible financial advice, and get rich quick schemes. For some reason your videos keep getting recommended to me, and I have to say that I appreciate your work. It's focused on encouraging people to not waste money, rather "this one trick made me a million dollars". Most of it is already common sense to me, but I would like to think more people are applying it in their lives. Mind you, I have no intention of supporting your work with my own money because I would rather see my wealth increase regularly.

[@user-w8jhtre23]

We have a "power" to chose our stance towards almost anything, that is one of the features of being human.

[@waterheaterservices]

The borrower will be the servant of the lender.

[@sbf6558m]

I am 63. Got my house aged 30 for $880,000 back in 1990...in Singapore. And you are right in most of your projections about materialism...bought my $300,000 car back in 1993. And stayed matrialistic.

[@lennonblack]

Another trap we have been taught is that if you are a fan of something, you need to own items of it. I have fallen for that trap a lot.

[@derrickwillis171]

I bet you spend $20,000 a year on the new stuffed animals lol

[@simpletongeek]

D Willz I have several big boxes of them playing the claw game. Usually, it'd take me about $5. Good deal when the doll costs 30-40 dollars.

[@SuperXero00]

@@simpletongeek here's a secret. Claw game prizes are worth very little, less than $2.

[@TheDividendExperiment]

Wait you can actually win that claw game??

[@gmax876]

How about that stuffed skunk though? dafuq.

[@golnir7458]

Its a honey badger.

[@brayan8346]

😂 also internet. I haven’t been up to date with your channel. I got really busy for a while but I’m starting to watch your videos again. At first I was like wtf when I saw the car video. But I’m glad you’re still you.

[@BeatTheBush]

Car video? You mean it looks expensive? I had that car for many years and it's worth about $6k right now, lol.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

When I gave up stuff -- I quit being a slave. I call it my liberation day! I think money only makes you happy when you save it or spend it on experiences.

[@searchingForMinimalism]

Wow this video made 5 years ago, now I’ll check your latest one.

[@sharintexas5264]

When you are feeling bad, it’s easy to get pulled into buying anything that might help. Hope you are feeling better.

[@samnikole1643]

And that is why I dont have friends!

[@GymClubHouse]

friendships end after high school. friends do not exist in the real adult world.

[@10RBREEZY]

This has to be a joke, I'm in my mid 20s and realizing I'm losing dozens of friends now. I thought this was a phase. Are you telling me this suppose to happend?

[@gingerztube]

Excellent video! Unfortunately if you're not into materialism in this country you're not being a "good" citizen by buying a ton of crap that helps the economy. I'm not into the trappings of materialism, nor do I need to "keep up with the Jones's", or own things to impress people. Getting older (and hopefully wiser) has helped with that a lot! Life is so much easier when I'm grateful for what I do have, and I've realized I'm so much happier with less stuff :-)

[@maen7321]

Where do you sell your stuff aside from eBays? I love all your videos. Thanks

[@SirenaSpades]

I really like your ideas. I admit they are hard work. I am just getting started on the journey, and it isn't easy. Look at society's resistance to your anti-consumerism by the negatives on this video. I think I am lucky in a way, as I live in a rural area, but because of the internet, everyone is bombarded by social media to the latest things all the time, every minute, every day.

[@gwenshin]

If you go to Swanson to buy your vitamins, you'll save loads of money! For example. B vitamins at any pharmacy is about 10 dollars a bottle. At Swanson, you can get them for 3.50.

[@KaiserTrigger]

I am materialistic in that I spend on things like anime figures and other stuff like a camera that I don't "need". But I'd say it's fine as long as you're not buying them like an addiction. But it's even worse if you're buying stuff through a contract that says "spend this much a month, and maybe you might own it". Basically a loan of sorts. You're trapped by things like phone contracts when they end up trying to make you buy the next phone and the next one, and you haven't even finished paying off the phone you just got.

[@argopunk]

I used to work at a bank. I knew customers who made big salaries and had zero savings. In one case a guy earned over a million per year. Was short every month paying his debt.

[@nathanielcarreon5634]

As we get older you will noticed that nobody really gives a crap about what you buy or how you live in general.

[@winniemartinez]

I am so glad I came across your videos when watching vanlife videos! In the last week and a half or so I binge watch your videos whenever I can. Your videos are my daily doses of vitamins! I used to spend on stupid brand name stuff due to peer pressure. How I wish I saved my $$$. I thought I was pretty frugal until I watched your videos, lol!! There are a lot of things I now know I can cut out and still be okay.

[@stars-7270]

The fact that he's talking about materialism and I want that dino plush in the background so bad

[@TheUnlimited001]

I am normally a very frugal person and my car that I had for 15 years with 250k miles on it was just super worn out and needed a lot of repairs. I made a mistake of listening to friends and family and buying a 30k dollar car. I have paid most of it off by now and only owe like 5k left but I feel I went overboard. I wish I had just made the repairs necessary to my old car and repainted it which would have only been 5k. There is so much I could have done with that extra money. I’m not going to sell the new car since it’s very nice and I would lose my ass selling it. I’m just going to drive it until the wheels fall off.

[@kevinaguilar952]

We need clothes, you didn’t mention that.

[@skyhorseflying]

if you don't go out of your shelter, you can just be naked all day long ....

[@Magerquark]

I never bought the newest tech just because I always thought "If I wait a couple months, the price will drop and then I'll get it" Couple months later a new generation is anounced so I'm thinking "The price of this old generation is gonna drop by a lot when the new one releases so I'll get it then" This continues basicly till my devices break or I can find a deal that seem too good to decline

[@steelfil672]

"And also internet" I like you already. Thats exactly my take. I live pretty minimal, but internet its a must it saves from a lot of expenses.

[@karenwallace5855]

I much prefer having my stuff together and looking poor than to appearing affluent when you're actually in debt and a slave to everything you own. The ironic thing, which is most annoying, is that those very people who like to look well-off that aren't are the ones who like to look down their noses at people like me. Don't feel bad about spending money on the few things that you really do like, use and enjoy though. Everyone has those things that are most meaningful to them. I like to spend money on books that motivate, inspire and provide knowledge. Love your videos. We are on the same page.

[@BeatTheBush]

=D If you can fight against this peer pressure, it pays off.

[@jonablob117]

I'm not opposed to people buying nice things (Example: toys, video games, etc.) If they want to. But I do see that the more stuff people have, the more depressed they are. So what I do is always pay for stuff I need first to make sure that my budget stays good, then I'll think about getting something that I want. The needs outweigh the wants and less is more for me.

[@redcloudshaman2509]

'The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything.' I sold everything I had and migrated to Japan in 2010. I virtually had nothing but a few books and a guitar. I have never felt more free in my entire life and began again. I've never been happier and felt more freedom. Good luck my brothers and sisters and welcome to your enlightenment.

[@BeatTheBush]

I share this way of thinking. Looking forward to shed most of my things as well.

[@huguybear]

Agreed- I live a simple life and possibly look cheap to my Colleagues but I am mortgage free so don't need to worry about losing my job or working overtime to pay loans.

[@Places2GoTravel]

Very True BTB in fact I don’t understand why more people don’t wake up to this. Nice shirt BTW 😎👍❤️

[@lauratanln]

By using second hand but still useful items and not buying almost anything except fresh plant based foods, I saved tons of money and it feels wonderful knowing you get almost everything for free while not contributing to environmental pollution. Happy I'm not a slave to money or exploiters.

[@MelloOwnsRyuuzaki]

Things are fun to have, but not needed. Prioritise your spending, including the time you spend.

[@JM-gz1ej]

Materialism is indeed a slavery and addiction. It is a drug for people's feeling for vanity and feeling of insecurity. We have to "work hard and play hard" LOL . For example, not taking vacations to other countries seems to be considered a looser in many people's shallow minds. Come to think of it, I don't usually see my neighbors working on their yards or even walking their dogs on long weekends even if they are still at home. Wonder if they are afraid of being seen staying at home on holidays ?

[@jaredfontaine2002]

Please do a video on becoming a minimalist Monk

[@Crimson_626]

I love your Channel Beat the Bush....GOD BLESS YOU

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Very interesting video and I truly agree, thanks for sharing! ✌🌿😊 Vera from Simple Happy Zen

[@user-ww1wh3wz5d]

i like how internet is right up there with food and water in terms of things we need

[@BeatTheBush]

It's 2020... we really NEED internet or we will be disconnected from the rest of society.

[@laurab9518]

Some people spend almost every minute of their day pursuing a product like opening a package or using product

[@GymClubHouse]

shelter, food, and medicine is all you need. you can supplement pleasures to life that are free or extremely cheap such as exercise, free games you can play online or board games, and so many activities to do.

[@betterlifebroadcasting7547]

I often try to ask myself this question, IF I couldn't ever show it to anyone, but I could enjoy the benefits of having it, would I still want it? So stuff like my extra efficient, super cool washer and dryer = YES! My home with a lovely view = YES, but expensive fancy clothes = NO. Ont the other hand, for someone who really loves design and textiles, maybe really amazing clothes are something that they would love even if they never got any status from having them! But maybe, they wouldn't care about a lovely home if they could never invite anyone over, and would be perfectly happy in a much less expensive place.

[@PaulCurleyBC]

Well presented topic. Thx.

[@cheryl4729]

Love your videos. You really inspire me.

[@toxicwaste920]

I'm called "cheap" all the time by my friends because I do not upgrade my car (i have a 10yr old car thats paid for), I do not lend them money (why should I? if they are broke, it's their own fault), and I do not treat them out even on their birthdays. (again, not my fault, i give them gifts, that's it). I guess I am shitty friend.I do not give another adults money. Nobody gives me theirs.

[@alienkishorekumar]

You have shitty friends.

[@_Wai_Wai_]

I worked at Aerospace company. At the beginning of my first corporate job, this Junior structures designer, who lived at home with his parents, was flashing his $4000 Rolex. He was going around showing to everyone, looking real proud of himself. 2 weeks later, the same guy tried to sell me his Rolex. I should have offered him $200 for it. Buying and having nice this is not so bad, but this guy was also a prick to people around him.

[@DanBanan69]

How to define "need". I like to think that there is a point where the utility of an item and the price of an item meet, and that's what I need. For example, you could get a car that doesn't look like a wreck that will drive you anywhere you want to go for maybe 3-4000 dollars. In that case, it would be pointless and "materialistic" to shell out more money for a car, since I won't get any more utility out of it. I could get a coffee table second-hand for 10-20 dollars, one would get no more utility by paying 100 dollars for such an item. But do I really need a coffee table in the first place? Of course, what a person "needs" will be highly subjective. I like your videos, keep it up!

[@User_forbidden]

Key word: Sustainability 🌱

[@GuestYouTubeUser]

Also Internet! 😂 Without it, we go insane. 😂😂😂

[@bunnywabbitt5279]

I am a slave to the insurance industry. Not that I need constant doctor's attention, the medical issues are managed so that I can keep working for health insurance.

[@sharonslay1936]

Love your videos😊what kind of stuffed animal is the brown one? I'd like to get one😊

[@vincentyu1245]

I agree on just buying the things you need to save more money. However if it's within your budget, I think it is OK to treat yourself with a new toy or dinner once in a while. For instance, I do upgrade my phone every 1 to 1.5 year, new phone is faster, better camera, bigger screen, etc. I don't need the new phone, but the new phone do improve my everyday life, and more importantly it does bring joy / happiness and it even reduce stress level, that is priceless. Unfortunately, for people who have a 9 to 5 job, they don't have time, but they do have money / bigger budget, they can afford the BMW and new bag when still saving a lot of money in his/her bank. You are right, it depend on if you are value time or money more. I think it is not wrong in either way.

[@DonRobertson82]

Its pretty sad if you get happiness from a phone

[@aprilbehnke9611]

YES-this. So glad I found your channel.

[@BeatTheBush]

=D

[@rebeccablashock3829]

I DO like your channel! You look good/healthy today. BTW BTB, is that a skunk stuffie??? Thanks for sharing!

[@bunnywabbitt5279]

It's supposed to be a honey badger

[@charlesmoore5954]

I think we need to teach kids how to grow food. Any disaster happens and 90% of people just think it's as easy as putting seeds in the dirt...I do need the internet, I can't imagine living without it so I don't see how living off the grid would work.