Taking Minimalism Too Far // Ground Up 072

[@kraigadams]

Re-watching this a year later. So interesting to see how things have changed since, for use both. Would love to see you bring back some guests for the podcast Matt!

[@MarshmilloJB]

Kraig Adams It must be satisfying to see progress. Love your channel!

[@GabysKitchen]

@kraigadams I am watching this today for the first time, so far I love it! I think the people that don't have any shoes or less shoes, don't even have the choice of owning more, it is not a decision base on choice, it is money base. I am going to look for your videos! Happy I found you here! And I agree Matt bring him back!

[@Cherokie89]

The point of minimalism is to stop letting stuff control your life. If you go to the opposite extreme and obsess over having as little as possible (among other minimalistic obsessions), then the same stuff is STILL controlling your life. This is a pervasive problem in the minimalism community.

[@mattdavella]

Yeah. I hear from a lot of people who are agonizing over their things and don't know what to get rid of. And I'm like, you're missing the point. The point is to not let things get in the way.

[@famchrmichael]

This is so on point - I had to save this as in my notes as a reminder! Thanks :)

[@hitchjack]

Yeh when Kraig was saying about obsessing about having the least stuff, and Matt steered it away a little and I feel perhaps that’s because he doesn’t have that issue.

[@paveladamek3502]

As a person from the radio business, I am fascinated by Kraig. He has one of the "most talk radio voices" I have ever heard, I could listen to him for hours. I think he is also a minimalist when it comes to talking. He is so efficient it is amazing, no vocal garbage, no nonsense, etc. As a motivational speaker, he could wake up the dead...

[@MCLiv93]

Thankyou for being informed on OCD! Those of us who have it, immensely appreciate it when people research and find it's not just lining up pens/cleanliness.

[@CaptainSallyPoo]

Thank you for letting us join in on this conversation. I wanted to add a couple points but, at this time I can only remember one. Around 44:23 Kraig mentions that some people will come up and immediately ask his subscriber count. Sadly, it's not only KZbin and creators it's everyone in the American culture. Normally, when people meet someone for the first time it's, "Hi my name is Taryn." They exchange their name and then the NEXT question is almost always, "so, what do you do for a living?". From that question alone people are gathering micro information of a rough estimate of income, socioeconomic status, hierarchy, etc. That is one of my biggest pet peeves when I first meet someone. And now because of social media and the feeling that we already "know" somebody, we go straight for the jugular and by asking about subscribers it's as if they are asking how much money you make. It's sad. But, it's everywhere, not only social media. When I first meet someone I try to talk about whatever we are doing and then naturally the conversation progresses to other topics ☺️✌️ great conversation ☺️

[@amyli092]

Hearing Matt talk about always being caught up inside your own head really resonated with me as I've had that happen to me a lot last year and part of the year before as well. When it comes to that along with minimalism, I feel like it's important to have that balance of time for yourself and to just reflect/think, but at the same time, we also need to allow ourselves to just be present and spend less time worrying over things that haven't happened yet or don't even exist.

[@ianrobinson3740]

Only around 12 minutes into this podcast, but the touching on forcing growth and forcing change.. that hits so close to home for me right now. The past year has thrown my life into so much disarray for so many different reasons, big one of the biggest was "I want to, need to, and WILL change." That turned into "I can't ever be content with anything because everything I have is old and has to many attachments to 'who I was' and will hold me back." That got real destructive real fast, let's say that; but now, closing out 2018, I realized that I just spent a year forcing things that didn't need to happen in the first place, let alone when I wanted them to happen! And this podcast I feel is going to be the perfect bookend to the era of "Forcing Growth."

[@jonatankills]

I think Ive always been a minimalist in a lot of ways but only by intuition. Now Im 31 and has been a couple of months since I started really get into it (after watching Minimalists on Netflix) and it is really amazing where it can take you if you actually put your mind into it. And you when you realize you can apply that not only to material stuff but to other thing (bad relantionships, bad habits that makes you waste time)... it is mindblowing. I would love for you to make a video about eating. Diet is a huge part of my life too and I would like to see your stand on that.

[@jonatankills]

Damn.. I posted before watching the whole episode and 5 minutes later it was "lets talk about food"

[@ZotatoSoup]

Thanks for the upload! Two minimalists walk in, one walks out. lol

[@Arlorevolution]

YES!! My 2 favorite You Tubers and Minimalists!

[@tangchiprathomo819]

These two awesome dudes with the Minimalists and Joshua Becker are great.

[@alphabetsoup5587]

This video was a bit of an eye opener to something that I need to keep an eye out for. I have OCD and was a growing hoarder. I'm only a college student and I've been lugging around over 10 giant tupperware containers of things. It has been a stressful semester and I decided to combat my growing hoarding tendencies by becoming a minimalist. I now realize that while I felt like I was conquering my hoarding lifestyle, I may be just replacing it with an obsession with having so much less. I need to be sure I am not developing a compulsion for buying more to throw out more. I am still at the beginning of my minimalist journey, and need to keep this in check and not try to go too far. I suppose I thought I would just get to a point I was satisfied with the amount I'd gotten rid of and could relax. But after a week of very late nights, spending hours decluttering and organizing, this video has helped me realize first I need to stop and think about what I need and value instead of running around the apartment getting rid of things to get rid of them.

[@CarloTimothy]

wow I been following kraig since 2015 when I was a budding wedding filmmaker. then I discovered matt literally 3 weeks ago. binged everything and then today this. wow. what a journey. the internet is crazy. i’m still learning more about minimalism. def want to apply principles for sure! this was a great episode btw

[@Alexandra-vo1ex]

Matt, I really appreciate how you responded with realistic optimism to Kraigs‘ slightly cynical comments. It was encouraging to me as I often think similarly and probably to him as well!

[@karlikot]

It always refreshes me and clears my mind when i am watching dudes like you, the minimalists, break the twitch and adam kraig. Such sensible contents.

[@hikegardentravel6546]

I really like Kraig Adams so this was great! You both continue to inspire our family on our minimalism and consumerism awareness goals. Kraig has one of those voices!

[@jayv4171]

The minimalist aesthetic that you have in all your podcast while maintaining quality and substantial conversation is what keeps me tuned in. Another great podcast. Keep up the good work.

[@KarinasaurusRexx]

Fascinating. I've been working my way into minimalism since my early teens (31 now). I've wondered if it was a reactionary behavior. My mom has always been a hoarder. Piles of National Geographic mags, new flooring materials, fabric, anything all over every surface. You had to shimmy sideways to walk through most of our home. Once I learned that wasn't normal (going to a friends house) I started my journey. Makes me curious if I am into minimalism because I grew up in a hoarders house.

[@nc7182]

Janell Kristina has a video on this exact topic! She’s a minimalist too now

[@idkhippo]

I’m not a [quite] a minimalist and I’m not a filmmaker but you are my new favourite youtuber. So enticing to watch and so insightful. Thanks for all the time, money, and effort you put into these!

[@mattdavella]

Thank you!

[@nicoletran3224]

Wow yes. I've had this conversation with some colleagues, minimalism and Buddhism. Physical things, way of life, and also capitalizing on minimalism. Nice to hear that others are thinking this too.

[@hibadoi7667]

that makes me conscious of several concepts, listing to your podcast is a valuable moment in my day

[@e.christopherclark7367]

I think you're totally right, in general, about people not being willing to pay for stuff but being willing to sit through an ad. There are those of us, though, that can't stand ads. I will pay money to avoid ads on stuff I love every time.

[@e.christopherclark7367]

P.S. It made me so happy to hear that you both love fiction. Both as a fiction writer myself, and a lover of reading.

[@AastryBrocolirose]

I've loved this conversation. Very simple, less like an interview, and so honest. Thank you for sharing this !

[@monkeyexplosive4978]

I really like focusing on what I am doing without being polluted by TV, ads and stuff. Instead I can think, learn and change my point of view without much effort, I was doing sushis (who know ls why) and talking about too much, even in minimalism is really important. Focusing on what's positive is a good way thinking, but still if you neglect the negative aspects then you are trapped. Thank you for this podcast

[@bran_moon]

I’m so happy about this collab. I enjoy you both. I feel this has been the most resonating podcast. Thank you guys. I’ve been that overly obsessed minimalist & Buddhism. 💕 keep it going mates!

[@Luoshe]

I like that he had questions for you or just threw them out there, it really opened up a discussion & felt less formatted. I get you won't get that from every guest, but that was a highlight

[@someguynamedvictor]

Wow, never thought about it like that. To basically create the content you would have wanted when you were young or inexperienced in something. It's easy to think of content the less-developed you might have wanted or needed to get to the next level because you had the actual questions and found the answers already. Another great one, sad I missed this when it came out.

[@hitchjack]

I already had so much respect for you Matt, but after listening to this, I have so much more for you now. I liked the way you intelligently manoeuvred this conversation. I was familiar with Kraig’s work before this interview and actually enjoy some of his videos, but in this conversation, he came across as being full of quite a lot of s**t, which I don’t think is a requirement of being a minimalist filmmaker. You very subtly and cleverly called him out and contradicted several times, bravo for not just going with the flow 👏

[@sesie8712]

Never clicked on a video so fast! Two of my favorite KZbinrs. Looking forward to watching it after work, but already deserves a like!

[@mattdavella]

Thank you!

[@iamjasonthompson]

First! Can't wait to watch. I got stuck on minimalism with just throwing stuff out. That was enough of a process. So getting to the rest of it will be interesting

[@WhenWillILearn]

Wedding film school was one of the first places I looked when I began creating video. Love Kraig's work, especially the new stuff. Great interview.

[@katieosborne5203]

I LOVE talking about free will. I just talked with my boyfriend about it recently. It is such a thoughtful topic.

[@ximenesribeiro6864]

That’s why kraig Adams always my favorite youtuber

[@vesnaaaaah]

I love listening to both of you in this vid, observing each of your little differences and incorporating some ideas of each. 💎

[@HaileyEvans]

This is the content I come to KZbin for! Thanks guys! xx

[@nathanwakefield1081]

I would watch your cooking show.

[@lenavogelsang7864]

Most shameful era in my history of being a creator... when I first started I was told that I NEED to do the clickbait stuff and for some time I actually did. And it seemed to work cause hey, I got the attention. And then I stopped, cause I felt so dishonest. And I still got the attention. Turns out... it was good content. I felt so ashamed about that early time that I actually went back and fixed it. I have never done that, change older creations just because I have grown and thought they weren't good enough. But I had to do it with the clickbait stuff cause I just couldn't live with myself.

[@grenoble11]

This may be my first time I'm watching one of your podcasts. I was listening to Kraig's podcast, on which he mentions you as an inspiration. I had to check out this discussion. I've probably been subscribed to your channel longer to his, but the collaboration made me check this out. Good discussion. Great job, Matt!

[@acmpmen]

Matt your approach on food? Do you limit certain foods? Do you plan ahead? Curious, what do you eat in a day? Always good stuff!!

[@jordansarkisian]

haha I love that he made the buddhism/minimalism comparison, had a lot of people ask if I was buddhist when I got into minimalism so there’s definitely parallels.

[@kathrinewilson559]

Thanks guys, you even helped me to process the loss of Anthony Bourdain. Great podcast. Learned so much.

[@SpartanSlayer15]

MATT WE NEED HELP! Kraig Adams KZbin and all of his social medias got hacked by some Bitcoin mining company called Binance and we need to spread awareness to KZbin itself. #helpkraigadams

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

I hope they can fix his channel. I love his videos.

[@MattLoberstein]

Saw this, and ended up here seeing if people were talking about it!

[@sawamichelle]

In an ideal world, one platform, then it's this reality that is the one!

[@amylukenash4048]

I think everyone is a minimalist for different reasons. I’m a recovering shopaholic. And my son has severe autism and we need all our money for him and his needs. And he doesn’t really want stuff. Just his iPad and cable tv. He’s a born minimalist. ( we have to have cable tv because my husband is a screenwriter and movies are his bread and butter)

[@drew-alexander]

Two of my favorite creators! Such good conversation in this one. Cheers to both of you!

[@jaylansiquot6130]

I enjoyed this, I found both of you organically through learning about minimalism and it was great to just see you guys together on a podcast in my sub box.

[@1shotcountz]

I’m so hyped for this episode. Love both of your channels so much!

[@amylukenash4048]

I read a kindle for another reason....1. I had cataracts in both eyes at 42 years old (that’s too young and it’s very rare) I almost went totally blind waiting for the surgery and reading regular books destroy your eyes and 2. I am going paperless because of minimalism and reading a paper book goes against that for ME I totally can relate to the amazon prime....I still use it but I’m more aware of what I buy. And I want things fast because of getting used to the same day or two day shipping. I never shop in stores anymore. And I make my husband do all the grocery shopping. I used to buy way too much and he’s a very good shopper.

[@blueshattrick]

Your brain actually responds very differently to printed words on a page (an actual book) vs. reading on a screen! Most people who read usually do so right before bed, since actual books are relaxing and slow your mind down.. while looking at a screen does the opposite.

[@jaleotech5918]

For fuck's sake... I know you have mad movie making skills and all but the quality of this podcast/vidcast is spectacular and intimidating. ANYONE considering doing such interviews/casts should study this (and probably your other vids) on just what a great production actually is. Lighting? Audio?, Focus?, distance, Close/Medium/Far?, Angles?, Story? ALL great. I am also a Matt(hew) :-) and if I make vids one day it will HAVE to look something akin to this stuff!

[@MrPandaninja101]

Favorite guest on the podcast so far! Super valuable content. Looking forward to more

[@richiefollin5859]

this might be the best episode

[@lancebrewer3207]

Matt needs to start his own t-shirt line!

[@TheYoungFilmmaker]

Boom - this was EPIC! Nice podcast Matt, Kraig was great!

[@CaptainSallyPoo]

A live audience would be cool and a way to monetize. I think Chase Jarvis did a really good job with his live interviews

[@Pepetorde]

This one has definitely been my favorite so far!

[@aegontargaryen8254]

2 legendary minimalists in one room. This is going to be interesting. 😂

[@BasicDev]

Hey matt, Maybe a good topic that you could cover (you glossed over quickly) is coming into this lifestyle position, growing up in a religious family, and then kind of growing out of that mentality and background, and the problems associated. Might be kind of a dangerous topic so i understand if that's avoided on the podcast haha. I can just relate to that kind of thing.

[@julianterblanche8303]

YES FINALLY! I listened to the podcast on spotify a couple hours ago, but the video's finally up! THANKS FOR THIS EPISODE MATT (and thx for replying to my email you're a legend)

[@julianklune5468]

I love that you mentioned Asher Roth's song (G.R.I.N.D). The quote with the great video of the song always really resonated with me.

[@mattdavella]

I actually had him on the podcast... kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6ethqmtrNxme9E

[@neillroberts4019]

MY FAVORITE EPISODE!!!

[@TeddCookerly]

So I thought that I would share. I keep a small notebook with me at all times and it's filled with daily check boxes of things that I would like to do for the day. Another box checked another win for the day. About 4 months ago I started writing in my notebook "Quiet Thought" or "Critical thought" meaning I was going to sit there in the dark for 30 min drinking coffee and thinking. No phone, no laptop, and nothing that was "On". Over the last four months, it has now become "meditation" and I just would not allow myself permission to say meditation because I thought that it was some hippy BS. I will not say that my life has changed from it but I will say, I am better for it. I almost find myself wishing for more of it during the day. I find value in it, even if I think that it's some hippy BS lol!

[@laksitamochtar]

Awesome guys! Really enjoy this conversation. The topic is so interesting, KZbinrs creators should watch this episode

[@agnieszka1175]

amazing! saved my early-morning work

[@LongclawGG]

Still waiting for the day I run into you just walking around LA. I guess then you'll have met a listener in person! ;)

[@Fverheijden]

Guys I love this. Your way of thinking is so close to mine. And I relate a lot.

[@hooversgrass]

With affiliate marketing, you can post links in the description and inform your audience that they are affiliate links there as well. I think that would do really well. I'd like to see those mics but have no option to look at them through you. Have you reached out to ThinkMedia? Sean Cannell is awesome and has a great strategy in regards to affiliate marketing.

[@VolkanoMastereo]

yaaay ive been waiting for so long, love you both

[@SG-oc4et]

a lovely conversation, thanks for sharing

[@jamesj4998]

Ugh i just listened to this on spotify and i want to watch it now because i there's no such thing as too much kraig 😂 great podcast!

[@ChristopherLawcastro]

Great podcast. I’ve done the same. Buy. Sell. Buy. Sell. Now - I finally can just be.

[@vesnaaaaah]

Christopher Lawrence just sold my bag this afternoon and other things in the past. *sigh* a breath of free space. 😀

[@VictorLaforteza]

YESSSS been waiting for this.

[@darwincacdac2612]

This is great Matt!

[@doloresofcourse]

"You can just get rid of your shit?" Why, yes. You can!

[@ErikFORV3RT]

Great podcast. Thx for the content

[@TheCallmom]

You and Graham make me want to drink coffee.

[@parveensaini409]

Great video sir, Please make a video on Minimalist workout.

[@erinnpaige1874]

been looking forward to this !

[@snatched_your_wig_sis6994]

Ur intro should be a coffee advertisement XD😂😂

[@sham6005]

Finally long awaited video.

[@sarar5230]

Ive never heard of Kraig before - but he has such a ‘great voice for radio’, sounds so mellow and wise...

[@sham6005]

Sara R Go to his channel you won't regret.

[@HusseinBarbaar]

Hahaha Matt is Funny... "we're... just gonna have to fight to death"

[@David-ct5hj]

Great, GREAT podcast. Loved it. I do have a question, what tune is playing on the background in the last minute of the podcast, that jazz piano tune? Keep making good content!

[@DAndreStewart]

Loved this!

[@k_itht]

talk about Atheism!! :)

[@tangho]

I luuuuuurv Kraigggg!!!!

[@DaniAlexandria]

Thanks for another great Podcast!!

[@sarthakgupta7212]

Hey Matt love your content Keep it up 😍

[@anthonywilliams9415]

Very good podcast. I like his channel as well

[@phillmason7274]

Great Podcast😃👍

[@hybby]

Is it possible to get cliff notes and time stamps for certain topics on these videos? Just because an hour and a half is a long time to listen to a discussion. Also, is there any way to make the audio downloadable? YT videos eat a lot of data, especially for those of us who do not have unlimited data on our phone. Other than that, great channel you have!

[@KingdomWalkingg]

Omg exactly what crossed my mind with the ocd thing, yeah you def are going to have to know when your going to far

[@sjnkon]

Kraig looks like Shawn Hatosy

[@yanetmartinez7492]

Really enjoyed it!

[@StefaniaIoanaChiorean]

The voice mails is also use for a logn time now by The minimalist.. Matt - you are not listening to them?

[@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel]

"Be a minimalist and sell shit". lol, sounds about right for many "minimalist" vlogers

[@rg7171]

161 views, posted 9 minutes ago ??? Is there some sort of quadruple speed speed I'm missing?

[@jaleotech5918]

Views probably simply means loaded onto someones screen could not mathematically include full run vids.

[@terencelewis1374]

Click bait is spelled with “it” not “te”. It’s BAIT. These two people should know that more than any viewer.

[@mattdavella]

Thanks.

[@MarkAnthonyPadal]

Waiting you interview Peter Mckinnon! Coffee Party... Pppwhat's Up Everybody!

[@ApostolosVakirtzis]

Interesting conversation, guys!!

[@DropDead71]

Nice Episode. :)

[@lodnisroub]

You seem like a coffee lover - how many different coffex makers you tried, and how many you still have? (That is the thing I am unable to declutter :)