My $1000 Mistake and How Minimalism Can Help

[@thebeautifulmessshow]

How does minimalism impact your purchasing decisions?

[@TedStrang]

I just love your videos and podcast. Everything I’ve listened to or watched is exactly what I’m thinking. Always great to simplify or improve your life. I think I’ve wrote 1/2 a book in comments on most of your recent videos.

[@thebeautifulmessshow]

Thank you, Ted!! I'm so glad you found the channel!

[@TedStrang]

I’ve had $7000 cameras and $1000 monitors, and al the iPhone pro maxes. But I’m now happier than ever with an iPhone 13 mini, 43’ $250 on sale 4k TCL tv as my work monitor, and no camera at the. Moment but best one I’ve had is a $400 point and shoot cause it fit in my pocket. I now say the best camera is the one you are willing to replace. Cause then you wont be afraid to have it with you in any situation and it wont hurt to just go buy another one if it breaks.

[@thebeautifulmessshow]

that's awesome! I do remember having a point and shoot Canon PowerShot ELPH back in the day. I could bring that thing everywhere. Super lightweight and simple. I could just slip it into my pocket. Now with a mirrorless setup, it's a little bit more to move around. Simplicity and less friction sometimes can help the creative process.

[@TedStrang]

My best machine is the iPad Pro 12.9 with 256 storage with only 8gb ram. It’s like $600 more for 1tb with 16gb ram. And I thought id want/need it cause I wanted to play games and edit photos. But for $600 i could buy an external ssd if i ever need it, and the games I play and Lightroom don’t even use the 8gb.

[@thebeautifulmessshow]

Nice! That's awesome that you've been able to get away with the 12.9 iPad Pro as your main setup. Beautiful simplicity 👍