Robin Greenfield on How To Simplify Your Life!

[@Robin.Greenfield]

In this video and accompanying guide I share how to downsize your life, specifically for those that are just beginning their journey or who have already begun, but are feeling stuck. You could say it is written for people who live “normal lives” in large houses to small apartments, but can easily be applied to minimalists, tiny house dwellers and van-lifers wanting to take it a step further. www.robingreenfield.org/downsize/

[@VitalityMassage]

Rob... I feel as though the world is starting to drive me INSANE. Can I come and live with you?

[@edwinrodrigues9747]

@@VitalityMassage the bankers have brainwashed us that we need to save for our children's future and we save for our kids so that they become next generation slaves of the same system. It is wiser to have a land and invest in building good soil and fruit trees so that your children will have good soil to grow their own food. Getting rid of the slave cycle is the wise thing every parent can do.

[@edwinrodrigues9747]

Rob,I would love you to visit India here on my property . I live completely off grid life. I raise chickens and have grown many fruit trees and wood trees on my property past 3 years now. Please let me know your thoughts.

[@edwinrodrigues9747]

I wish you could stay on my property and we can learn and share many things.

[@ElisaAvigayil]

Just learned here that you're Jewish. Jewish communities really need people to come in and convince them to stop using single-use plastics on Shabbat in people's homes and at synagogue kiddish and they need convincing to stop the endless endless plastic disposables and aluminium foil on Pesach. Some people don't even bother with a Pesach dish set--they just use disposables for the entire 7/8 days! These acts of senseless waste are repeated every Shabbat and chag around the world in millions of households and synagogues. This could be your next project. I actually posted something like this on one of your recent posts but then I deleted it because I thought it would just generate antisemitism, but hearing this is different. You're currently in San Diego--I bet the San Diego Jewish community would love to hear from you after you finish your rubbish suit project.

[@tt-rama2246]

"The american dream is the planets nightmare." Good one Rob!

[@Riverwillow24]

He summed it up exactly❤

[@phillippowell9261]

He lives his activism, unlike many eco people who just want others to sacrifice but not themselves.

[@muskabeefs]

You're one of my heroes, Rob. Keep leading by example 🙏

[@Robin.Greenfield]

I promise I will Jesse!

[@Riverwillow24]

An incredibly great mentor

[@Riverwillow24]

Thank you, Rob, for being such a great mentor❤

[@lawrencemendez143]

Thank you so much for your inspiration Rob! Thanks to you, I am on a mission to be as small a cog as possible in this massive corporate machine. I quit my 20 year profession of driving around town, poisoning the earth for profit (exterminator). I am about to move into my detached off grid garage. I am currently prepping my home to be a short term rental. I stopped using soap, shampoo, deodorant and lotion 2 months ago. Nobody noticed. What an eye opening experience! I used to think I had sensitive skin. It turns out that slathering my body with extracted chemicals was making my skin sensitive. I am breaking my addiction to fast food. I stopped tossing green waste. I have no clue how to grow my own food but I am going for it! I am fortunate that I live near a handful of community gardens. I am already an avid cyclist so I got that going for me but I am keeping my 25 year old Nissan pickup because...truck. I realize that this will become uncomfortable at some point but I am taking it as a challenge, treating it like a game. I am taking a deep dive and I am going for it. Again, thank you!

[@lidapaulic3945]

You don’t smell?

[@MikeCrocker]

Hey man I doubt you'll see this but several years ago I shot a video for you when you had like 14k subscribers. It was a video on how to make ginger beer and another one on how to make bread, I think? Anyway, I just saw an ad from you, so I'm checking out your channel and WOW dude! It's so cool to see how far you've come. Great stuff and good luck with everything else you make!

[@samsilva3625]

Wish there are groups that follow your philosophy. It would be great to meet and hangout with like minded people.

[@johenderson3742]

Hi from New Zealand!

[@thecrookedcabin]

Happiness is when your beliefs, your words and your actions are in alignment - Chinese Proverb

[@darwincacdac2612]

Great! I am always amazed by your talks Sir Rob. I'm just a simple citizen in my country, and every time I listen to your ideas I am encourage to pursue simple and meaningful life. I am a great fan of you. Stay safe and mabuhay! Darwin, Mindanao, Philippines

[@ngsaniel4392]

Same here kabayan @Darwin Cacdac. Mabuhay Pilippines!

[@olgac8211]

i call myself a medium minimalist, but after listening to you, Rob, decided to give away, so this weekend going to goodwill and donating brand new standing desk that did not fit in. along with another large wood desk, lamp, small fan, books, my friend's books, one t-shirt. I did buy a cycle and try to mostly buy local foods from the farmer market (despite it being prohibitively expensive...) I am so grateful for your hard work to create a change in the world where we want to see it!

[@djssquibbs3295]

I was in Europe sailing and working then back to Europe to see friends, I did it all with only one backpack, taught me a lot of things about life, I packed light gave a lot stuff along the way jaja saludos desde Costa Rica man :) like your channel

[@babettenorrell5881]

lol, I just wrote you saying I have 3 children. Made a huge difference. TY

[@noagoossens7273]

The fact you have all your possessions in a backpack hit really different. I am sitting in my room just looking around at all the junk I have …. I could really simplify it 😳

[@ambersummer2685]

As an artist and someone who enjoys sewing, crafting and diy’s, it’s hard letting things go. I can still be thoughtful with my purchases and use what I already have

[@kwakakak]

good guy rob, I'm living your way in France since a decade

[@tullyfisher]

Rob, you are SUCH a true and applied inspiration! ...and I'm really not using this word often.

[@greenway7316]

rob nice to see you in video.👍👍

[@Ivy-xg9hh]

I started with the most sentimental items. I needed it to motivate myself. After decluttering the sentimental things, everything else is so easy to let go... 🤭 Thank you for being the biggest inspiration, Rob 🍀

[@eas40753]

How did you rid yourself is the sentimental?

[@clairephilip3259]

We have been living in the van for a year now in Waiheke Island New Zealand. It’s just total freedom. We are loving our new lifestyle now. We only have enough clothes and tools for work. Simple living is so meaningful. I love your lifestyle Rob! Keep inspiring people. One day we want to live off grip and grow our own foods 😊

[@fouziak]

How does this guy not have a million followers yet!!!

[@harshgaud89]

Wait for a decade and watch him become a celebrity!

[@meghrajtamang6383]

I am the new followers of this wonderful person with beautiful and sustainable way of living ❤

[@korenaweber8252]

This video was just what I needed right now. I am currently doing another big purge in my apartment. Thank you 😊

[@Robin.Greenfield]

Glad to hear that I could be helpful Korena! Here's my guide to take it a step further: www.robgreenfield.org/downsize/

[@marcuschan9009]

Hi Rob, one sentence here to comment. You led by a real life good example. Hats off

[@LSinclair]

Rob, thank you for being The Ultimate Guide for people on all things sustainable and on simple living…our guiding light for how to do all these things. You are so loved; thank you so so so much 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@youcanknowanything8489]

i really get a sense that u are truly present as u sit and speak to your audience....and treat them as friends. God bless your journey.

[@dubplatekid23]

"mum was a hippy, dad was a hippy, for the first decades of my life i tried to fit into that mainstream society".... oh man, i feel you, been fighting myself and society with that the past decades too, tried everything again and again til i finally crumbled completely 4 years ago. still trying to find the way out, or in....

[@shelliebrowning960]

I think,what you are doing is GREAT! More of us need to live simpler lives. We have to live on our planet, and we have to live with the consequences,of our actions , so do our kids and grandkids. We can either be the root of the destruction of mother nature, or we can live in peace and harmony,with mother nature for a better life for all of us.

[@ciaraf4158]

Rob, your smile is so infectious. Keep on smiling my friend!

[@Christopher-G-Wilder]

Robin is Amazing. His words are like an Ocean of Love 💚💚💚

[@amorris89]

Great talk Rob, you're always inspiring. If you haven't already, you should definitely do some talks or workshops for children too

[@ExistNNature]

I agree with your sentiment; so tired of the rat race in America. Started gardening about 7 years ago and really took is seriously in 2016. Not excited about a car note or any other fictitious items. So many people need to hear this.

[@tesruelostv]

Am one of your avid fan Rob, heads up a billion times for you! For me, you're already one of the wealthiest fellow on earth... Elohom gadol, He is absolutely happy with your mission on earth and I do believe He will surely send a good Samaritan for you the moment you'll aged. More power to your good intentions and may God bless your journey even more!❤

[@regdesousa9763]

That music in the beginning has me 💃🏻love it !!Thanks for the inspiration for a simpler life !

[@Delala]

Thank you for sharing! You inspire me so much to share about sustainability, zero waste and minimalism! 💚🌍

[@Christopher-G-Wilder]

Thanks. Listening to you for me is like reading my diary 😀

[@komickaze85]

I just shared your video, Rob. Really great inspirational information. I love your energy and spirit, brother.

[@blakebro1]

Hey Rob! I enjoyed this video and the tips you give! Your advice is valuable. In fact, I got rid of things that I didn’t need and my life is less cluttered.

[@julie_ann_link]

Wonderful information shared, Rob! Thank you! I appreciate you!

[@organicgardenmamavictoriab2768]

The Good Lord intended for us to be good stewards of the earth. He has so much wisdom.

[@thulierlaurent]

Wonderful conference as you did all the time ! Hugs from your Belgian friend :)

[@christeljulia]

Thank you for your voice and your steadfast example.

[@n.v.1958]

As always powerfull talk Rob.thank you! Love from the Netherlands

[@jamie35289]

I live in WI and the riding a bike/walking is a total social stigma. I live in a small town in WI and commute for work but have the ability to walk to stores, if I do, sooo many people question me or think something bad of it. It gets annoying quickly.

[@kland1309]

So true. A person in transit, doing errands minus a car, is often considered suspicious.

[@enchanted222]

Rob, you are a hero! 🙏

[@wanderlustandrecluse7692]

You're a breath of fresh air :)

[@aamirahmed9303]

Guru Rob Greenfield!

[@loniesantillan524]

Thank you for this video.make me aware everything could not make us happy whatever possesion we may have..

[@seajoy6570]

I planned to buy some acres (like 20 acres) and go off-grid for a simple life... But I just found out (with your help) that I do not need those extra acres. A place with enough land to accommodate my vegetation will suffice.

[@seajoy6570]

@Butternut Squirrelmother nature is really gracious! 🙏

[@kaylaworley6109]

This is such a good talk

[@mikaeldefays9235]

Thank you so much for this, this video and the video on your 44 posessions really light up a little spark that will make my life better in the long term.

[@HappyHealthyandFree]

I love Sans Market! Great ppl there. Lovely info. Appreciate your content!

[@WarriorGoddessSubliminals]

Always awesome Robin ❤

[@meghrajtamang6383]

We want to see you in Teds Talk soon! I have been learning a lot from your videos from today.

[@myheartisinthemountains2660]

I'm working on the downsizing. There is community yard sales twice a year in the town I live in. I have way too much STUFF. I want rid of it. Trying to sell off little at a time.

[@Robin.Greenfield]

Here is my guide that you will find useful to accompany this talk! www.robgreenfield.org/downsize/ Health and happiness to you!

[@myheartisinthemountains2660]

@@Robin.Greenfield thank you kindly Rob- much appreciated. I wish you the same. 🌻

[@Dineshstylist]

I listened to it fully. Wow. Thanks man. Appreciate it💯👍🏽

[@themosthighourcreator7092]

Blessings to you all praise to the most high

[@laurabeetschen2828]

Rob, do you have any attachment to place? Do you not want to stop? Thank you for the video

[@Christina_the_Astonishing]

I have no running water today due to a plumbing issue and I am realizing how much I go to turn on the faucet! I want to live off grid one day and this is making me aware of how dependent I am on running water and making me ponder the ways I might manage going without! Btw, I'm in Tampa so I am happy to hear you are so close now! I've been following you for years and I have wanted to go to one of your events but...driving to Orlando?! Ack! Lol!

[@paulmccracken1038]

I watched the whole presentation and I'm trying to live a more simplistic life. I watched it on my cellphone 📱by the way. But I did cut the cable and only watch tv 📺 with only an antenna.

[@sxere91]

I only have one point to make regarding not wearing shoes: roads and cement and broken glass didn't exist either thousand of years ago, and the world wasn't that crowded with people. I would only go barefoot in nature.

[@johnnyminion5492]

Great! I loved listening this. 👍🏽

[@larkbird]

The Three Petal Approach. This is what I was taught in school from childhood though high school. Respect Yourself Respect Others Respect the World Around You

[@youcanknowanything8489]

i appreciated your explanation of the "no shoes" practice. But here's another thought....Have u considered making your own cheap shoes? I've been experimenting with making simple booties.....havent figured out how to add tougher soles...but its only a matter of time before i do...but the upper parts are simple to construct without a pattern. ( basic knit stitch...into a rectangle)

[@simini1837]

Interesting talk and you are a good speaker! Thank you for the video. I can recommend all your viewers the book Goodbye Things by Fumio Sasaki. It's really thought provoking.

[@arnaudrobillart9724]

I believe in the healing words 💚💛❤

[@VitalityMassage]

Here is the REASON I OFTEN HATE riding a bicycle or walking... The FUMES from all the cars!!! So what I'm going to do is go to the store LATE AT NIGHT or on like Sunday early in the morning. It's really the only way to avoid getting GASSED. Yea, I know, walk or ride on side streets. There's no side streets to get to Ingles here where I live. It's a drag.

[@barbaraglover4451]

I thank you from the bottom of my heart I love your video

[@Jaime-eg4eb]

Perhaps the most important unsaid thing regarding this topic is this: live in a place with a good climate if you can. Every aspect of this lifestyle (or any other, really) becomes exponentially more difficult in a harsher climate. Human beings CAN live just about everywhere, but not thrive in every one of those locations. Africa (our place of origin as a species) is not a desertic wasteland nor is it a block of ice. There are only so many places on the planet that really provide what human beings need in abundance.

[@growinggringa4956]

Agreeeee!! Living in Canadian winters is a whole different game..but lets avoid excuses and just do what we can. Cant live without winter boots but can still liberate from many many things. Including pressure to fit in

[@youcanknowanything8489]

yes...i was thinking of that too. Folks who try a more nomadic lifestyle with no buildings to tie them down often do so in warm locations like Florida or California🌻

[@simplysoulenergy7248]

I think moving with the seasons is a significant solution. I couldn't be in Mexico in the summer months but Sweden or Canada yes. Same for winter couldn't live in Sweden or Alaska in winter but yes to Mexico. We are a migrant species we just settled because our society wants us sedentary. The world is a big place, find your spot if you need to be sedentary and go with it

[@hildastrangwayes9162]

@@simplysoulenergy7248. I think you are right

[@AbidAli-bv2gl]

Excellent video

[@kaylaworley6109]

I think maintaining sustainable living is easier in community and staying rooted in place, which is sometimes a struggle in our society that continuously tries to uproot and displace people for “development”

[@kaylaworley6109]

The way you talk reminds me of a couple of minimalist nomad KZbinrs I used to watch a lot-their channel is called Conor and Brittany, (or Thriving Minimalist and Brittany Taylor). They’re acrobats and relationship coaches who focus in alternative relationship styles now, but they started off with a lot of minimalism content as they asked a lot of fundamental “why” questions about their lives. I met them at the Woodstock Fruit Festival in upstate New York, where there were workshops on things that you’re talking about- there was this barefoot runner giving workshops who I think you’d love to hear from, and someone who was biking across the states as well (eating like only bananas or something, it was wild)

[@nnot6391]

Do you have a podcast? You need to do one. Ppl need to hear this information

[@boatdoctors]

Love u man

[@marthadoelle7585]

Posting at least ten items per week so at end of year will have 3,650 fewer items in house and barn 💗

[@theurbanthirdhomestead]

Great plan! Are you keeping up?

[@marthadoelle7585]

@@theurbanthirdhomestead yes, it feels wonderful

[@Noemi-qm9gm]

Woww you are amazing ☺❤

[@bc4yt]

"and you have like sixty yogurt containers" - wow Rob, way to call me out, man!! Great talk.

[@growinggringa4956]

Haaaa...keep faith man..liberate😂

[@Rosethatwantstomove]

I really have to downsize my stuff. Bought my aunt's belongings, have my stuff that I inherited from my parents besides what I've bought

[@lidapaulic3945]

Hi Robin. I’m curious. how about when you reach your old age that you won’t not be able to use your bike going to the market, how are you going todo it?

[@carlajones8577]

Yay a new video

[@LarryP248]

This content is second to none. I read a comparable book that shifted my paradigms. "A Life Unplugged: Reclaiming Reality in a Digital Age" by Theodore Blaze

[@ecclesiastesThreeVerseSeven]

Hey, will you ever visit toronto?.

[@MagnificentHomesteading]

Excellent video.

[@chowe9]

"Finding the Mother Tree" Suzanne Simard. You can find her on ted talks and utube also. Wondrous.

[@MargaretHarmer]

Brilliant!

[@aaronwalakay]

Wish I could be like this guy and get my wife on board with it

[@cathrn57]

I love your message. In the kindest way possible, to simplify your speech, ot matters to stop saying 'uh' and 'um'. They're the equivalent of trash wirds.

[@renata7335]

Hi Rob! Will you be holding any other events like this in Florida again anytime soon? I would love to one day go to one if I'm close by :)

[@Robin.Greenfield]

I am currently based in Asheville, North Carolina, so no Florida events planned right now. Health and happiness to you!

[@debburns9187]

I just love what you're doing. You remind me of an Earth-centred Jesus.Sermon in a yoga pose lol

[@MackenziePerrault]

"Its called the American dream cause you have to be asleep to believe it"

[@ramthian]

Great 👍

[@AllBeingsAreLoveAmen]

be easy on yourself

[@kattetivikram1862]

rob upload more vedios on green field

[@DeadZeroGameing]

Where and how do you sleep?

[@mikeraccooneyes4509]

Food sovereignty, a term originated by the global peasant movement La Via Campesina, is the right of peoples to grow, access and eat healthy foods that reflect their culture and are good for the land. It pushes against the dominant paradigm of food security, which often prioritizes market-based solutions that keep communities dependent on cheap food, instead of restoring traditional foodways disrupted by settler colonialism.

[@happycamperinc.]

Back in business rob

[@NewMindGarden]

Nice video

[@organicgardenmamavictoriab2768]

Yes The Lord bless you.

[@noagoossens7273]

What about money? Do you earn any at all? Is it possible to live without it? How about insurance? This lifestyle is very appealing to me 😁

[@matildalepoglavec9267]

You can find this information on his web page. He does not have an insurance, he earns very little (by choice) mostly with public speaking and not above US povery line. Every money he gets from media like youtube goes directly to charities and non-profit organizations for environment I think. Look it up. :)

[@MAM-cy3yy]

There's a lot of people in my town who don't earn any money, most of them live underneath the highway under pass across from the Wal-Mart.

[@Justin-ec9um]

he's like the modern jesus bcuz he teaches by example a discipline of living via love i hope they don't kill rob or his message or his ability to share it communities with gardens aren't as governable as wageslaves

[@youcanknowanything8489]

there's definitely a spiritual aspect to Rob's speeches...perhaps he is not even aware of it from the inside")

[@lucyvaldez8546]

That is my dream to own land and just grow all my food

[@off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez]

I must grow that toliet paper plant LOL what's the name again?

[@growinggringa4956]

My bf doesnt use déodorant and he stinks!! What to do???