Minimalism isn't working

I don't like who I was becoming. A major shift was needed.
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[@aprilrose23]

"if you're spending a lot of time around wealthy people, doing expensive things... you start to subconsciously think you are better than other people"

[@avogus6453]

Why is it bad to subconsciously think you are better than other people?

[@alisonargayosa7729]

@@avogus6453 because that's literally a superiority complex/a trait of narcissism?

[@syasyaishavingfun]

@@avogus6453 because most probably you are not. This guy said he hung out with millionaires and billionaires....but he's not actually the millionaire or billionaire.

[@ZelixPL]

@@syasyaishavingfun I think he is a milionaire unless there's a source that proves otherwise

[@wijdanh326]

@@syasyaishavingfun Actually he’s mostly a millionaire.

[@coledog8861]

we need more creators like you who are honest about minimalism, self-help and personal success. so much garbage to filter out online, but i’m glad there are people like you who keep it real ❤️

[@NateOBrien]

Thanks Cole. I try

[@chuyx2244]

I related alot to many things said in the video and respect how you noticed you were getting to deep and decided to step back. also like how you wing it in many of your vids and it gave me some inspiration to just keep it real fr

[@acayette]

"we need more creators like you who are honest about minimalism" - No, we don't. Why? Because each to their own. For one person minimalism is one thing, but for the other it is something different, but it doesn't mean one of them is dishonest about it. Each person sees things in their own way and what is true to you may not be true to me (as for example the perspective on minimalism and honesty I am referring to here), so for you to say that "we need more honest creators" isn't accurate either, because you may deem them dishonest, but it doesn't mean they aren't honest about their minimalism.

[@evanshlom1]

Most self improvement people are dishonest and they are grifters so it is true to call a lot of the space dishonest

[@DoodleChaos]

Nate is one of the most interesting characters on this entire platform. Love these updates!

[@Bookersbones]

Obviously people are stupid they can’t read by language but this dude’s narcissist is very plain and simple good luck to you

[@jojobizarreadventure8802]

for real

[@evanshlom1]

If you would expand on your comment that would be helpful

[@Sara-lr8gc]

You're totally right! Minimalism isn't only about spending less, having less or declutter. And isn't only about material things too. It's about purpose. The meaning we give to things. To people. To experiences. To environments around us. It's about the way we perceive the world and what we allow to enter our world (physical, mental and emotional). Great video, as always 👌🏻

[@rafreyes5140]

💯✨🙌

[@alkasoli4002]

Well said

[@tataandre8907]

wow well-said!

[@mrp1992]

Minimalism is not only about the material,it is also about mindset or thinking .Putting too much information on our head.

[@satvikvarun6386]

ok

[@waragainstmyself1159]

It took almost losing my life, losing my close bros, and being backstabbed by family I loved to go through an ego death. I came out of that hell a completely different man. I'm a minimalist without trying. You just do.. it's hard to explain. Drama, clutter, nonsense.. it all had to go.

[@theepicurbanhippie143]

This is the process I’m currently experiencing

[@theuntetheredminimalist]

“Minimalism” isn’t about “stuff” alone. This lifestyle is about the people in our lives and clearing out anyone who is unhealthy to us. The food you eat and how you prepare it. The books, music and films you “consume”. These things “go into you” and are apart of you. Consume what has meaning for you 🌼 Consume time with those you love and who love you🌼 Consume experiences vs things🌼 Consume work that has depth for you🌼 Feeling free from any form of being trapped is minimalism at its best and the antithesis is feeling trapped by being consumed by everything in your life (stuff/ people/ food/etc). Living each day for small things that fill you with contentment 🪴is a minimalistic life. 🕊Minimalistly, yours Kara

[@mozambique9113]

as a full time stoner for the last 30 years I say this is so true. I am a pure minimalist as well. I always travel from place to place with joints. which is very minimalistic and good and happy 😍😘☺💜💛💚🧡🤟

[@valenciakrystal1490]

Love this!!

[@Jedi391]

@@mozambique9113 just imagine how much more life you could have had and still could have if you didn’t live numb and dependent on a thing that messes with your brain. There’s still time to do it, but it will take courage.

[@5106ammieDam]

@@Jedi391 you did not understand the assignment hahahaha

[@NamNguyen-wl8lv]

it's not a trend 😒

[@dcruz233]

Love your self awareness, Nate. Please keep us updated on how this develops.

[@danielstellwag3081]

Sniff, sniff........What's that smell bro????

[@outdoorhannah]

This resonates with me sooooo much. Minimalism is good and all but it's so important to take a step back sometimes and be aware of the footprint we're leaving on this world, and consuming very consciously. Makes us appreciate it more, too. And I feel like a place and lifestyle like this in nature is honestly the most grounding thing. Good on you, Nate! Looking forward to more videos from your nature desk. :)

[@NateOBrien]

Thanks Hannah !

[@annasoszka1758]

@@NateOBrien I think, it's your believing system, your thoughts, millionars are also different people, not all are the same! Because I know a millionar, who is driving electroroller and he helps people with personal development programms, he wants to addopt over 200 children from Afrika, who lost their parents of ebola disseas. He want to finance this kids to the adulthood, everything water, electricity, food, education and healthcare for this kids, doctor appointments. They are good heats and know, how to share all with others. They are growing up in this way, sharing with other kids, they are living with, without parents. It's his very big live goal to save this children. He loves kids, he was very poor and come from the poorest country in the world Sierra Leone, growing up poor in Germany and now millionar living in USA, Miami, Los Angeles and Dubai and he lives very luxuries but stay disciplined as an athlet. I know other millionar, he was boss from volkswagen in Germany, he want to make world better, save the planet, make electrocars and help people. He is diplomat, Honorarkonsul of Republik Poland and want to help this people in Germany. He helped me in Corona Pandemie with my Praktikum. It's a lot of millionars, who are great personalitis with great hearts ❤❤❤ Don't forget, that money makes stronger, what is already in this person inside. If it's bad person, money makes this stronger come out, if it's very good person with good heart and great personality, money will make this stronger and more. And if this person killed his ego, because he dont need to show anybody anything. I really don't think, that all people with money think, they are better as other people. Just allways stay yourself and true to yourself! Much love!

[@annasoszka1758]

@@NateOBrien I really like your way of thinking and your videos! 🙏❤ What I find very interesting is manifestation also we are, what we thinking. Everything beginns with our thinking so if you hsve for some reason this believe and feeling bad about ambudance people, this people are coming to you, who are waisting money and are not good people. If you start to believe, its a lot of good heart millionar, you will see them in your life. I really believe in manifesting. I would like to know, what you are thinking about, that we are our thoughts, they makes our feelings, emotions and we makes decisions allways, because of our emotions.

[@Masterstrange56]

@@annasoszka1758 i agree with you

[@annasoszka1758]

@@Masterstrange56 So you understand my broken Englisch, Thank You 😊🙏

[@Finaius]

Nate is on a different plane of existence.

[@NateOBrien]

Love your videos!!

[@annasoszka1758]

I agree with you, he is. ✨🙏

[@wtflexus6427]

Bro i love your channel, can't wait for your next video.

[@adultlectures]

And we love it!! 💗

[@andrearichard1583]

Yeah, I have been there and I don’t always come out with the outcome intended. It is a weird plane to be at I think

[@alim8167]

Nate seems to be becoming more minamalist. Filtering out the people who don't align with your core values. Nate is both entrepreneur and sage. What a fantastic journey.

[@user-ju6zx3rm8d]

he made lots of new friends. That is not filtering.

[@deion312]

This is the reason I am still subscribed to your channel, you are such a humble and honest guy and I have a lot of respect for that.

[@NateOBrien]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@gabrielaevita6058]

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[@YusufEymen248]

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[@vaishalishirke6269]

Nate, I have mentioned this before and I feel the need to say this again, you are a remarkable young man. The kind of self awareness you have just blows my mind. This was one of the most powerful videos you have ever made. I simply love your honesty. The fact that you care to "come clean" with your audience is pretty astounding. There were so many powerful statements you made in this video that just makes me want to respect you even more. Please continue with your life update kinda videos. Absolutely love them. Be yourself and do what works best for you. Minimalist or not, We support you either ways. And please stay safe in the woods. God bless you.

[@ChrisLehmannComposer]

This was perhaps my favorite video of yours Nate. So incredibly refreshing to see someone who has "made it" on social media still maintain such a high level of self-awareness.

[@sunflower-oo1ff]

So well said Chris!

[@yaelmaimonartist]

Thank you for being transparent, you've made an important realization! It's a material world but our spirit has non materialistic needs, and there's this search for real happiness or spiritual wealth. It's like a walk on the beach that feeds and fuels our spirit more than physical food at some fancy restaurant.

[@danidelyon7093]

Good comment.

[@yaelmaimonartist]

@@danidelyon7093 Thanks 😊

[@Featureman]

I am a pack rat. I have my baby pictures and pictures of myself as a teenager and many hundreds of photos I like to look at from time to time. I lived in a motor home for about one week travelling cross country to where I now live. I have two houses, no tenants. I probably will sell one house soon. I did not like the idea of sitting in a waiting room while my van was being serviced. I do have things I need to get rid of. You are an interesting person, Nate. You are doing right as a minimalist and as a non minimalist. Enjoy the stuff you like and have a good time. Do stuff you like.

[@iamsam2428]

I find that if those give you joy, and they are memories that allow you to appreciate and recognize things of the past they are valuable. Very valuable. I strive to be able to buy anything no matter the price as long as it serves a purpose, (love multi-use things) and is perfect to my style. Whether or not I find these items from the thrift store, or an expensive company.

[@talltreeyeti]

photos are irreplaceable

[@lx.hys49]

Nate, I admire your self awareness and transparency with your fans.

[@carissahanson4308]

Most important part is being self aware. Thank you for being someone to follow

[@NateOBrien]

Thank you Carissa

[@carissahanson4308]

You're welcome always!

[@sarahmoore5027]

This is one of my favorite videos you’ve ever done. This is completely normal - I need to sort of reset myself every few years as well. Sometimes excess (physical, mental, etc.) just creeps up on you as you move forward in life, and you do exactly what you’ve done here to reflect and keep things in check. :) Love the content (and the truck!)

[@NateOBrien]

Thanks Sarah

[@orangejuice7156]

You just slowly realize that living like a homeless person is fun when you're young but rapidly becomes old when you age and wanna get somewhere in life. Whatever your goal might be.

[@marvin2678]

Why ? How does age Makes a difference ?

[@Lilione111]

I know what you mean…if you’re elderly, living in a car may not be practical or comfortable enough….but He has a lot of money. He is choosing to live like this now because it suits him now. He can always change in the future & doesn’t have to stick with this decision forever.

[@GregGottfried]

This is the best video I've seen recently. Well said. I'd love to share some of the environmental projects I've been working on for a few years. I think people with online marketing skills that understand how to reach a lot of people can make a real impact on "saving the environment". I don't have any social media accounts anymore so if you want to connect just shoot me a comment or email. Really impressed you made this video!

[@NateOBrien]

Thanks Greg

[@SeanOCallaghan0106]

love both of you guys

[@nancysungyun]

This video confirms for me why I have always liked you. I am so happy you exist and that you are you!

[@NateOBrien]

Thank you for being so kind Nancy

[@nancysungyun]

​@@NateOBrien I have a feeling that you will always continue to grow and learn and make a positive difference in our world, so I am thankful for you!

[@vic_cky8756]

This video got me thinking that aiming for financial freedom cannot just be about having the means to buy whatever you want and do whatever you want, without thinking the impact that can have to you/others/Earth at different levels. Looking through the lenses of minimalism can help filter out and assess how to have a balanced approach to your living standards in a way that best suit you personally. Thanks for the video.

[@charlesochoa7099]

Love how this gave me the best perspective of life. Going back to the basics.

[@NateOBrien]

Good luck

[@CommandoMaster]

Sometimes when u have a lot wealth, and spend money on extravagate things, u get desensitized to everything around u, and become detached from reality. It's good that you realize that path isn't going to make u fulfilled in life, and that it's better to be grateful for the things that actually matter in life like relationships.

[@jojoj3056]

Yes! This is it!!!

[@QuinnTrimmer]

I seriously love this guy! Nate is one of the most authentic people that I have watched on KZbin. He has completely changed my life!

[@LaLadybug2011]

Nate, you are so young to have so much wisdom. I am very proud of you to reach these conclusions about money and how it can change people. Money is a tool and it's a necessity in our world for sure. Keeping yourself grounded in reality is important, and reminding yourself daily to be grateful for what you have and what you've accomplished is important as well. You sound like an amazing person that would be fun to hang out with. Stay well and definitely use your money to expand your knowledge and see the world. Traveling with just a backpack means you will appeal to people from all walks of life as approachable. You will make lifelong friends from other countries. Congratulations! You're so much smarter than so many of the people you've been with. ❤️

[@BigEvan96]

Never considered myself a minimalist, but always found the principles of minimalism to be very helpful.

[@macopa12]

Be very proud of yourself that at this point in your life, you are realizing a lot of things that may seem little things, but in fact have huge impacts. You seem very grounded and still in touch with the reality of the majority of people and still in touch on what matters in life. Keeping it real is a good way to go. Proud of you and stay that way. Cheers!

[@evelynwilliams6777]

Thank you for your honesty. You are under no obligation to share your truths but you do each and every time. Thank you

[@low-energypolitics5677]

I really like this reset/return. I think you’re going to find yourself similarly refreshed.

[@NateOBrien]

Thank you it’s so nice out here in Colorado!

[@denisehughes2898]

This was good. I loved that you were honest about how privilege makes you feel like you are better than others. . . and it just HAPPENS, whether you want it to or not. I grew up in a privileged household. We weren't filthy rich or anything. However, we had a very nice house and wooded land on the river, skiing vacations in Colorado, etc. . . and we weren't abused. So it was better than growing up in a VERY wealthy household where there was abuse. I notice my siblings and myself have a tendency to think TOO highly of ourselves. I pray about this on a regular basis, because I want to be humble; because the Bible says that, "For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Luke 14:11

[@af2585]

wonderful comment

[@twiglet2214]

Awareness is the first step of your journey.

[@zachparade2791]

Thanks, Nate, for the update! I always get value from hearing the way you think. I don’t have any entrepreneur or financially rich friends, so it’s really helpful to have someone (even though I don’t really know them irl) to expose me to a morally-sound personal growth model. Thank you and enjoy the woods! 🙏✌️🤛

[@NateOBrien]

Thank you, I’m glad that you see things similarly

[@TheFakeFatLegitimate]

@@NateOBrien I agree with Zach. I haven’t watched you in ages, but this video is resonating with me, your personal growth documentation will give me inspiration for my own life, so I’ll endeavour to watch more of your videos in the near future. P.S can I have the name of the background music? Thank you

[@myHealthSciences]

Love the transparency. It resonates with me as I've had similar experiences of success (to a lesser degree than you) leading to an inflated mindset. Reconnecting with minimalism is grounding. Look forward to more videos!

[@ElevateRose]

I really have a lot of respect for you. I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago. I have learnt a lot and will continue to. You are such a humble person.

[@DrPubz]

It's crazy how much I can relate to this Nate! I've been feeling very similarly lately! Haven't been hanging out on yachts 😜 but the overall trend of my life going towards unnecessary affluency, and wastage from things I don't really need in life. It's just useless comfort that one might think will make you you happier, but it doesn't. I've understood it's very important to be comfortable with what you believe in, even when the world seems to be trying to chase happiness by being more wasteful and materialistic.

[@NateOBrien]

I think it’s just cultural. Society tends to push us to do more and desire more, and buy more etc

[@Cub__]

@@NateOBrien absolutely, it's just Business, Marketing and Profit at the end of the day. I enjoy your content and have learned a lot from watching you in the past years. Keep up the great work brother 🙏🏻

[@DrPubz]

True @@NateOBrien , success has become more about possessing things over being more satisfied in life.

[@evelynzlon9492]

Nate may have started a minimalism/residential downsizing trend amongst his rich friends. One of these days one of these elites is gonna be talking to some guy and be like wait a minute, this guy isn't a faux bum. He's a BUM.

[@ryanmcbay]

you've come to that realization much earlier in life than most ever do, if they ever do. good for you recognizing yourself. it can be tough for people though, because they don't know it.

[@Jo4993]

You are the definition of being down to earth and staying human since day one. That's why you are the best out there keep it up!!

[@1girlcool.]

love how honest you are nobody's perfect but I love that you're trying to better yourself

[@DanielZhaoDeng]

Nate is growing as he is expanding on his experience hanging with people of different wealth level, I.e mindset, lifestyle... etc, and is now reevaluating his perspectives with his new feedbacks

[@zacharytrudell2411]

This is the kind of thinking which will lead humanity into the future. We all would be better adapting such concepts.

[@megmathisen9072]

Congrats on seeing yourself clearly! It’s a rare quality. Love the ambiance string lights in your truck! 🤍

[@2frungjung]

Finally a rich person admits how the privilege of money and access changes their beliefs about themselves. No one is better than anyone. Good Job Nate

[@elij6534]

Thank you for the update, I always loved your content, probably one of the few real and down to earth people on YT. Wish the best for you, please keep us updated.

[@Habermovies1]

Great video Nate, sounds like you got brought to places and people outside of your roots, but your roots couldn't be brought out of you. Proud of you and stick with what you know is right!

[@chungojungo1785]

Thank you Nate, I am grateful to hear your opinion. I also felt this way last year, that the “elevated life” life I was living wasn’t bringing me a lot of happiness. I was a Jewelry Sales Person and a micro mechanic. I did pretty well, free drinks, vacations, spending time with millionaires, etc. Though I never needed any of that to be happy either. I voluntarily left so I could pursue a more meaningful existence. I went back to school for software engineering and I never looked back. It’s not very often that you here about this perspective, but it can be unsettling to feel like a winner all the time. Especially if it demeans other people, what kind of winner thinks so lowly of others? That’s not the kind of man I want to be. So thank you Nate, it brought me a little peace to hear it from a stranger. All that glitters is not gold.

[@ju9piter]

Nate, I really appreciate your videos. This one in particular shows a lot of wisdom and insight. I've learned a lot from your videos, and practicing minimalism has helped create a lot more space and freedom in my life. You're right - the materialism of more "stuff" does not lead to happiness and nor do other forms of materialism, as you describe in the video.

[@codyballardmadden]

Interesting how consistent the answer is getting back to the basics. Doing the fundamentals and we constantly find ourselves getting pulled away from it! Stay focused on the main thing Nate!

[@anthonyjames4319]

“Minimalism isn’t working.” *Points to a folding table in the middle of the woods.* “Here’s my desk.” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@sluggo206]

Right, the only thing I questioned was the size of the truck. But then he said it's his house.

[@epicgardening]

Best finance YTer philosophically speaking, bar none

[@carissahanson4308]

The winner/loser mentality is what gets to me the most as well. It makes me very uncomfortable to feel like I'm better than others doing higher value things when that's not how it is. The self conscious is wicked

[@LS-vb6kt]

Honestly, this is amazing. My late husband used to love the outdoors and i really didn't undertand it at that time. However, now that he is gone, this is something that I cherish now everytime i am with nature. I feel at peace and closer to God when i am by myself. Be proud and know that you inspire people.

[@scarletdarkwood]

I absolutely loved this video! I'm glad you got a taste of the "lifestyles of the rich and 'famous'". You were spiritually evolved enough to know when to quit, so to speak. However the experience of this showed you that over indulgence because you can is not fulfilling either, to some of us. But that's the beauty of contrast. It shows you the differences so you can make a better choice. I find myself now being a consumer of consumables (not necessarily expensive ones). When I go out or travel, I will find myself purchasing coffee, tea, candles, incense, body care products--anything that I can consume/use up so I'm not collecting something. At the same time, I'm helping a small business or artisan. That's what I love doing because I do businesses too.

[@madisonphillips942]

you are so correct!! really great points said here, Nate. Keep the content up and I am looking forward to the next video.

[@DoubleDogDare54]

When I think of minimalism, I think of "Walden". Great book and classic minimalism, in my opinion. But even Thoreau walked away from that "experiment" after a couple of years. People change. Priorities change. Don't get obsessed on a particular lifestyle or it loses its meaning and becomes a burden.

[@walterbrunswick]

Always be open to different perspectives and ideas, never get close-minded or tunnel vision But at the same time, know yourself and have set goals

[@HermannTheGreat]

Love it, talking about minimalism and "living out of a truck," while wearing additional advertising and constantly advertising on every video beyond just YT added ad revenue.

[@AritheCreator_]

Very well said Nate! What I’ve learned is that a degree of materialism is okay. There are certain items that ground a person and bring personal fulfillment. For example, I have a special necklace and painting from my great grandmother. But yes we need to be aware of our consumption of things that don’t bring personal fulfillment and don’t serve a real purpose. Again, awesome video 💙Look forward to more

[@hm8922]

I really respect your introspective nature Nate. You’re quite fortunate but so grounded in reality and if only more people were wired that way.

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[@vincent-plasswilm]

Respect for these real thoughts. This is why money doesn´t make you happy. Its about beeing happy, with what you have. I knew this always, but really realised it on my journey trough Centralamerica!

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[@Gitanarosa]

I’m not a minimalist, more of a hoarder but I’m working on getting rid of things I don’t need and sell and give the rest. It’s okay

[@CF-mi7xd]

One of the things that makes me happy is to give to others. I think it’s kind of cringy when I see certain people with wealth beyond belief and they are completely selfish. It’s perfectly fine to spend money on yourself especially if you have earned it. I love nice cars and nice houses. It’s just when I see people on social media bragging about the 100th car they have bought or designer this or that. After a while I think, how empty.

[@MalluStyleMultiMedia]

This is why I don’t have a fancy car either .. I got a small one story house ..I got a backyard with no back neighbors ..

[@FUJIFAM]

Nate is the human we should all strive to be like or if at the very least, have a like mindset! ❤️

[@daniellalucchesi5145]

Becoming a parent at a very young age taught me a lot about minimising everything from things to time and money. The reason that people can think they are better than others when they have money is because it's equated with success. Success though is living life in the way that makes you happy!

[@DannyKechik_the_dizzydaisy]

Proverbs 17:1 - “Better is a dry morsel eaten with peace than a house full of feasting with strife.”

[@tristanrujano]

Amen.

[@sev7nnn]

Real

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

God doesn’t mandate minimalism, though.

[@superjeffstanton]

Best is a house full of feasting with no strife -God

[@superjeffstanton]

​@@EmilyGloeggler7984 exactly -just the opposite. Be fruitful And multiply is the commandment.

[@jusjos1970]

I imagine flying on planes, riding yachts, and eating lavishly for years would make you feel bad to some degree. Glad you’re doing what you want to do.

[@pamanderson1417]

We all have different seasons in life. We learn from our experiences and our views and goals change. I appreciate you honesty as you share with us your thoughts of this season of your life.

[@GoodDaySir]

This is a really important revelation, congrats. Been there myself, life is better when you see everyone is fighting the same fight and you don’t need have silly expenditures in “exclusive” places then maybe posted to social media to live a happy life, on the contrary in many ways.

[@David-zh7zn]

You’re one of the good ones Nate. Keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@NateOBrien]

Thank you David

[@rabiarhallab1116]

I am happy that you came to this realization and decided to go less carbon footprint and the most important that you took the initiative and time to share your thoughts with others. Thank you

[@joelrappaport5699]

It's good that your doing what your doing and being a minimalist. Sometimes it's hard to hold that lifestyle. Thanks for sharing.

[@Waynimations]

Nate I’m wishing you the best. I’ve been watching your videos a lot and also has changed a lot as a person.

[@jackiecounihan3074]

I am in no way a minimalist, but I do strive to consume less. I've recently found the best way for me to do that is to be my own producer. I've started growing and preserving my own food. A huge chunk of my budget was going towards food at the grocery store or eating out. It does appear that I have many things but a good bit of that is for food production. To each his own. Minimalism is what works for the individual.

[@ChelseaValentine]

you are so insanely humble.

[@grkoloratur]

It has not happened in a longer time that I listened to an entire "just talking" video without skipping half of it. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@slh1995]

The world will be a much better place if there are more people like you.

[@maxwella2079]

No matter what you do Nate, remember why you started your journey and filter out the noise that may come along the way. Stay honest and true to yourself and you will achieve more than you set out to in the first place. Keep up the good work and take care of yourself as always.

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[@positivewavwriter]

I LOVE watching younger people go through the process of expanding beyond the minimalist basics and finding the truth of space (like where his desk is).

[@misscogito9865]

Very interesting video. I’m getting the sense that it’s not so much about minimalism not working, but you having to contend with the fact that spending time with the more affluent members of your network compels you to make choices that contradict the ideals of minimalism (the environmental aspect of it at least). Maintaining connections with people who value vastly different kind of lifestyle to yours (for economical or ethical reasons) will be a challenge and by default introduce conflict. Also, there’s research on the link between wealth and levels of empathy, which confirms your personal experience of disconnect from the issues an average person faces in life. It’s interesting to know that this disconnect can happen if you previously led modest lifestyle or come from a working class background and rose to financial security later in life. We’re all prone to this I guess.

[@twiglet2214]

Minimalism - i can't get enough of it ! ......attachment - we can become attached to non attachment without realizing it.

[@azimaa1463]

Nate: may i suggest you find what interests you as a person and start giving/contributing towards the cause. Helping others will enrich your life. May ypu be blessed, always. Take care. Loads of love from Kuala Lumpur.

[@buffysiar4437]

Speechless, I so appreciate this. How many people realize this and do nothing? Thank you for your honesty and protective awareness. 😊

[@humphrey]

Great video, very honest.

[@NateOBrien]

Thanks Humphrey

[@thedreamisreal]

12 years ago, my husband said his goal was to have everything he owned could fit in one box. We took that seriously. Biked across the country, self-supported, with everything we needed on the bikes. I discovered I was still attached to things, I mean, the things were really tiny and I had only two shirts, etc... everything tiny little thing I still really NEEDED. Still very attached to things

[@walterbrunswick]

Okay that is already extremist minimalism

[@thedreamisreal]

@@walterbrunswick he abandoned me in a motel in South Dakota, so I had to walk to a Chevy dealer down the street and buy myself a truck. The relationship would have worked if I could have been Tinkerbell.

[@Ego.monster]

I believe minimalism isn't so much a lifestyle as an exercise in identifying what is important vs stuff that is a distraction from the important. Therefore you can be a minimalist but still enjoy things that you're into. Maybe once a year or at a routine interval you need to consciously reviewing your choices and direction.

[@cydra-evolution5623]

This is what Elon Musk was talking about when he said being rich was not a bad thing but consuming too much is. That’s why shaming people for being rich makes no sense since being rich just means you receive a lot for producing a lot. Producing more than you consume should be the main goal and not living a lavish lifestyle just for the sake of it.

[@paxtianodirtfrog8947]

This probably sounds silly but I have a video request. You mentioned a long while back that you eventually wanted to have a farm. I thought it would be cool if you talked about what you think that would look like and what the goal was behind it. I'm a garden nerd and plan on quitting my (decent) job in January to start a organic market garden. Great video by the way!

[@joannakowalczewska3548]

yeah, that would be great to watch!

[@bebop504]

Nate, I second this motion.

[@amyshomesteadanimals]

My husband quit his job and started a market garden. It's been a few years now and I've never seen his so well and happy in 20 years! I wish you the best toward your dream.

[@sunflower-oo1ff]

I second that request! 👏🕊

[@justynacyrankiewicz6413]

I really appreciate how honest you are here, voices like that are needed!

[@intrakitproductions]

I believe it's about finding a healthy balance between being spiritual and living in this modern day society, there's some things we can't change about how our society has advanced over the years but it's up to us to keep ourselves grounded and connected with ourselves and not lose site of our natural state that's why it's good to be out in nature and enjoying the simple things in life .....there's nothing wrong with wanting to enjoy the finer things/ luxuries in life just keep yourself in check and be humble ... it's all up to the individual but we all need to find time to be more compassionate and to respect one another focus on a persons character and heart not what they have materialisticaly

[@777bookmoon8]

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[@phoenixbyrd79]

Minimalism has been working out great for me. I've decluttered the absolute insane mess of utter garbage I've collected over twenty years and now I have one 33QT tote for my clothing, another 33QT tote for electronics and other stuff I need and a backpack with camping stuff. I have a family of 5 so house is still cluttered with junk. Next goal is to tackle living more frugal, self reliant and sustainable to bring down the total household clutter.

[@walterbrunswick]

Nice! I'm currently in the process of decluttering - apartment & storage unit for business If it's useful potentially useful or has sentimental value it stays, otherwise it goes

[@EvelynHa197]

So respect you, Nate. I like your mindset and idea that spending more money doesn't necessarily improve our lives. I really appreciate your effort to protect the Earth. Love you from Vietnam and am always excited to watch your videos, just simply that I miss you, haha. I want to see more about how you plan and spend your time in a day.

[@NateOBrien]

Thank you trang, I will try to make another video this month

[@IamDavidGauthier]

Love the transparency man! For someone who doesn't want to be a so-called influencer, you sure have a good influence on a lot of people here. Looking forward to the next one, whenever that is.

[@sicklecellwithdr.o]

Thank you for the honest thoughts and inspiration

[@tanvigawde1612]

Such a great realizations! I’m in the same point where I realized, it was hard to relate to others and lost my authenticity. So, on a personal level, going back to basic and staying true to myself. This shows you are growing and learning more about yourself on a deeper level 🤍 Thank you for sharing!!

[@hv6411]

So awesome Nate to see how grounded you are! I practice and love minimalism too🤩

[@annie1671]

I've been watching you for a while now. I appreciate your humbleness and ability to check in with yourself. Keep evolving through your journey.

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[@sarahhjk852]

So glad you found your way! And it’s so great that you were sharing it with us

[@axis2010]

I'm a minimalist with physical things (clothes, furniture, etc.) but also in digital and actionable things. For digital, an example would be with my emails. I unsubscribe immediately from marketing emails. After I read an email, I'll either delete it, move it to a folder, or leave it in the inbox if I need to take action on it in the near future. My inbox is usually empty but never more than 5 emails at once. Another example is my MacBook desktop. I only pin the apps that I most commonly use at the bottom bar. I have one text file on my desktop. For actionable things, I try to automate as much as possible. Instead of manually paying my bills once a month, I have a recurring schedule to automatically pay for them. I receive a text once it's complete. I don't do all these things because I'm following a "minimalism plan". Each thing just happened naturally.

[@teoc3414]

I highly recommend reading ”A New Earth” written by Eckhart Tolle. Keep up the good work, Nate! 💚

[@spirituallysafe]

Read the Bible instead - everything one needs for life is contained there 🌺

[@carolvega_orion]

Great book 👍🏻

[@xlovelyb]

I love how self-aware you are this was really thought-provoking!