Rental Culture | The Minimalists Ep. 442

[@LJ542]

"Ownership is an illusion and everything is a rental." So true. Glad someone finally said it.

[@eldigitom9680]

9:23 A highly idealized vision of buying and selling on Craigslist. Assuming the availability of the chainsaw (or particular item), the condition (will it need serviced before use--probably), within a reasonable distance/neighborhood, etc. And the same goes with selling: the STAGGERING!! no-show rate of Craigslist/Marketplace shoppers, length of listing time (could be months, or never) to close a sale, spam calls, hard-nosed price chiselers coming to your home, or finding a 'safe' meeting place. But yes, to agree, in theory, would be nice if it were such a seamless transaction✌

[@markspark7347]

When we had a coffee this week in Copenhagen on vacation it really felt like renting a ‘chair and chill out spot’ for half an hour in the city. We could sit inside, use the toilet and calm down and relax a bit, and as a bonus we got a coffee. It was the first time it felt like I was actually willing to pay the full amount for the coffee just to have access to the chairs and toilet 😅

[@LSChestersMom]

I love my rental apartment home , grateful for it every day and love it here . We have a nice gym, pool, community events, my dog has pals, a dog park and it's well run and well crafted. It's within my numbers solvently. The energy and community is wonderful. Close to lots of nature trails. Love I can all maintenance. Easy to take care of and smaller which my dog and I love! That’s what I can do right now solvently and I don’t debt ❤ Not even a mortgage! Will not debt to own.... to me it is still "renting" from a bank. Car is paid off, grateful for that too . There are many ways to live 🎉 LOVE your audio version.

[@elisasuarez9314]

I love listening to you guys! And I share TK´s thoughts about books changing your soul so you don´t leave them just how you bought them! I also underline stuff and write in the margins for my re-reads 😍

[@Liliou]

That m goes through its environment so unbothered and determined. Pushing away the geometrical hardships. It's trully an inspiration hahah

[@LP-tu8li]

I love cleaning out my closet. I prefer weeding out on weekends to many things. It’s fun! But I am also very minimalist so it doesn’t take much time.

[@michellet204]

I do this a lot too!!

[@inquire390]

I really like this quote (but paraphrased): 'Never allow an object to exist (in your life) that is a barrier to a blessing.' From the above it may be surmised: 1. Each person is told what the blessing is, or 2. People decide for themselves what the blessing is, or 3. Some people remain ignorant and unaware of any blessing. (cf. Luke 14:33-35) And maybe that is who you are. You either are the salt of the earth (Matt. 5:13), or that is not who you are.

[@LP-tu8li]

To me a big argument against buying is the time spent shopping, ordering caring for item. Renting seems to also have a lot of those downsides. I don’t think renting clothes would simplify. Only cause more work.

[@katethielmann4244]

Did your guest say she pays 98.00 a month???? I don't think she's gotten the point. I understand special occassions, but to pay that amount every month is not my idea of minimalism.

[@debbieweibley3899]

I rent my home, but I own my car. My landlord is a gem, which I understand is unusual.

[@michellet204]

That sounds very ideal, celebrating this for you! 🎉

[@wonderfulpeoplesavingtheearth]

what happens to the rental items after you use them?

[@JackAlderton]

How interesting... bigger isn't always better! lol

[@lauraprofesorado3796]

I own my house.... Wait! On second thoughts, my house owns me!!! Haha!!

[@ekaterinalisinaofficial]

Skin issues from rental clothes?))) Never heard of that 😂

[@judithgallant3978]

I own my house and borrow (really) the car I use (can't call it MY car!!!).

[@Reinierquarles]

The audio quality is really bad

[@Reinierquarles]

nevermind fixed

[@KoszMar185]

First!

[@TraceyBergum]

ha-ha you never own your home you don't pay your property taxes or your hoa dues they come and take your home away from you, once you pay off your car you own it even if you don't pay your tag renewal no one can take your car away from you.

[@Jelly._.cat._.1]

No one has ever lost their home due to not paying insurance/tax. You would just sell your house. It would be crazy if someone couldn’t come up with tax/insurance payments anyways.

[@lauraprofesorado3796]

I wonder if you would still think the same when you retire... Rent is becoming a huge problem for pensioners (who find it really hard to make ends meet), at least in my country.