You Don't Need To Constantly Improve

[@MadhuCMathew]

""The things you own end up owning you"" Tyler Durden

[@NicholasGarofola]

Love Fight Club. Could make en entire video on this quote 🧼

[@ritamullins1123]

Sad, but true! 👍🏼

[@juliewhite3225]

Absolutely brilliant. So agree with all of that. I'm in my 70s, female and long retired, yet at times I behave like I'm still trying to achieve some sort of promotion in life. I'm pretty minimalist, but my other half is not ( that's hard!), and I try to live a simple life, but a part of me is always trying to achieve something......what I ask in my old age. Super subject matter, and very useful. I am going to embrace doing nothing.

[@liam-allegedly]

im 34 and i work full time at a grocery store in the UK. i have my needs met, i have my mortgage, i put away over half of my income every month and i live simply. it is possible to be content with an "average", quiet and simple life. i know i am

[@punkhillbilly3869]

You're doing life right!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Love that, sounds peaceful 😄

[@introvert-and-dog]

How wonderful! Sounds like a good life!

[@lauragomezllanos2916]

This video is pure gold. The constant pressure of more is exhausting. And yes 30 is young ❤

[@jeeshriyarajan]

I feel not a lot of people talk about this and this kind of community is exactly what I need. Being able to feel content in life whilst trying to give our best!

[@cornbuff]

I needed to hear this. Been getting super burnt out trying to improve constantly. I was just thinking yesterday I need to slow down.

[@broganhogan3469]

The world pushes this “hustle and you’ll achieve your dreams” culture. It’s not about money… I don’t think a lot of our world understands that. Living simply is where it’s at. Great video and 💪 to see ou blowing up!

[@j.d.5709]

This is a breath of fresh air. Im a big fan of productivity and personal growth. And although I do think it can be valuable, like you said, it's equally valuable to find rest and contentment to balance out the ambition.

[@EvaCFricke]

I have found out that being content is the most amazing trait you can have. You're not much looking for external validation which makes you miserable. I have become more content and I try to live in the present moment and I am grateful for every single thing in my life.

[@zjhart]

Really needed to hear this today, appreciate your transparency and realistic mindset

[@marissawussler8669]

This message really spoke to me today- thank you ❤

[@thbertolino]

Your videos are amazing, thanks for this Nicholas. Hugs from Brazil!

[@souzarichard3]

So glad that I found out your channel and this video. I've been feeling very bad with myself about productivity, and this video dropped in the right moment.

[@andresjoberg]

It is really interesting how ones mind is ones worst enemy at times, self imposed limitations and goals really cause the most damage. Great video as always :)

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks!

[@chazychaz7581]

Thank you for sharing these personal insights with us. I really needed to hear, that I'm not alone in feeling like this 🙏 I struggle with anxiety and depression, and it's a battle to constantly overcome these things, while others think I'm just being lazy and doing nothing with my life. Everyday is an uphill battle, but I keep going. But sometimes, it's really helpful to hear, that others also find the rush to become "better" exhausting. I love your channel, would like to see more content like this as well. Love from Denmark ❤️

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the kind words 😄

[@tashamoulton]

Needed this today. Thank you!

[@xmetal280]

Simple, and really beautiful advice. Thanks for sharing your perspectives and getting to the core of your needs.

[@AaronVerstappen]

Exactly what I needed to hear today, thank you so much!

[@MinimalisTech]

Video hits it on the head. Sometimes I have a hard time relaxing. Apart from my 9-5, as a creator every time I have a free hour I feel bad for not being productive. REST is well needed. Cheers brotha.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Very true man! I can relate to that heavily

[@Bats-7]

This is fantastic mate 👍 , I resonated with many things you said especially ignoring signs to go to sleep earlier , there’s a lot I’ve taken away from this video, you’re a true inspiration sir 👊

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks so much!

[@xoajade]

Hi Nicholas. This video was very humbling. I am with you on that same boat, where those around my age (25) or even younger have this insane net income or own a home already & I feel like I'm not anywhere near there. My student debt is taking a toll on me, on top of every other significant expense (rent, PGE, water service, etc.). It's very demotivating. :/ Minimalism goes a long way & I think you're doing great. Especially being aware that these distractions are not to be compared to our own lives. Social media / society has a bad way of degrading our personal path. Thank you for sharing your opinions & feelings. You're so not alone. 🖤

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks so much ✌🏻

[@hintofglosss]

Soo much of this resonates with me right now! Nothing wrong with being perfectly content with what you have and where you are in life right now; progress takes time

[@NicholasGarofola]

Well said Cass! I agree completely.

[@Kyla94934]

Great video, being content with what you have is so important

[@hajnihercz]

As I can feel I'm heading towards a burnout right now, these are very much needed tips! 🙌 I have been grinding 7 days a week for a while, as I'm "frontloading" work before an upcoming extended trip, and I feel like I have to take every opportunity to get something done... But yesterday I felt like it's just been too much. I started with taking off today from doing anything "productive" and catching up with KZbin videos, I'm so glad I did 🙂 Always great to see some cat appearances in your videos (WE WANT MORE 🐱) Also, growing your hair out really suits you!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Can totally relate. And thank you!! More cats too come as well 😄

[@HolmesGOesPRO]

Thanks Nicholas. I’ve been mulling this over for a while too. Try to improve to impress others when they are not bothered. My routine became longer than my work to do list. Just being ok with being ok and not burning out with trying to constantly better oneself.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Well said!

[@giomari4246]

Appreciate the Yugioh reference. With that being said, thanks for the reminder. This is always my number one problem whenever I just had nothing to do, I just go to a bottomless pit of thinking how unproductive I am by doing nothing. But because of that, without knowing, I can write poems again which I can't di before due to busyness.

[@josephcirasella5211]

Great Advice! This is a very different way to view life. I have lived my life on constant self improvement. Now I am just exhausted:)

[@ClarkAd]

I recently took a break for spring break. I feel like I’ve gotten more done in the past 2 days than I had in a week and a half before spring break. And I feel like I can do more and I want to do more

[@xixvii]

i literally never subscribe anyone, but you have been one of my favorite channels for a long time and also one of my first few channels i've subscribed to. thanks for your time and thoughts, nicholas!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thank you so much!! ✌🏻

[@RanWellness]

Thanks you very much. This video is what I needed

[@krystalgomez2300]

Idc what some ppl say here that ur content seems repetitive and all I just love it Its therapeutic and just beautiful As someone with adhd essentialism is something brings just so much calmness to my brain in general

[@NicholasGarofola]

I appreciate that, and you watching 🙌🏻, thank you so much

[@MoxieRose444]

Very simple & streamlined video. I love it 🤍

[@NicholasGarofola]

Glad you liked it!

[@JamesBrown-nu2kt]

Impressed much..... You're best & most pertinent work so far, well.... for me anyway. Going on 66yrs old & only grazing a lot of stuff now Thank you

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks so much!

[@DannyB-t6k]

Fantastic message that most people are too afraid to follow.

[@okjonty]

I really needed this video this week, appreciate you, thank you!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thank YOU

[@Brian_Vallejo]

Great advice here, Nick. Honestly, so much respect for being real with us 🙌

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks Brian!!

[@kingcronecker]

This is a great video. It really shows how good you are at this content when you feel the way I do right now and make a positive impact on my outlook.

[@muddassirahmad36]

Good video and concept. Thank you Nicolas ❤❤❤❤

[@jorlowsky469]

We don’t need to rush life but enjoy the journey that comes with it.

[@editsbyanais]

What's interesting is that we compare ourselves to others who are "successful", but what does success mean? I think we don't realize that success is subjective. To some it's fame, but if there are infamous people...are they successful?

[@francescolunardi7348]

A Great inspiring video, as Always. Greetings from Italy

[@NicholasGarofola]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shiroji_25]

damn, your hair grew quickly than for what I had remember. anw, great content as always! God bless

[@saloni379]

Yeah I'm multi talented but despite being so good , I still struggle in my engineering academics Thankyou for your video ♥️

[@flaviofernandes825]

good reflections, great video!

[@MikeSanchez88]

Great topic and video.

[@ns2953]

That's the best way to live life✌🏼😇❄️

[@_iSekai]

3:50 😭best

[@wandalizlagares782]

Loved this video!

[@sshea1222]

Congrats on the 100k subscriber trophy!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks!

[@KevinMasaro_]

Nice video topic … One of my favorite things to do is laying lifeless not doing anything lol

[@NicholasGarofola]

Same here 😄

[@swordstochansey]

I knew this was going to be a great video when I was asked to summon Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon!

[@Jakub_Sobczyk]

Kaizen jest trochę mitem moim zdaniem. Niekończące się usprawnianie również. Fajnie, że podniosłeś ten temat.

[@hakobavetisyan98]

I’d really like to see a “What’s on my iPhone” 2024 edition video 😍

[@conniebonds4957]

Totally agree!

[@amymaude5798]

🐲🐉🀄Brilliant as always. Thanks Nicholas! One request, more kitty cat pondering plants, please. 🐱It's what the internet is made for...

[@NicholasGarofola]

Noted! 😂

[@KawoaDogClub]

Great content my friend

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks so much!

[@j.p.regalado]

3:50. feelin' those feels, bruh.

[@blackph0enix]

Trying to force my brain to believe that seems impossible for some reason.

[@gabewally]

Omg your hair!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Needs to go!

[@koldbutwarm]

Need that computer monitor which one is it?

[@astrangerontheinternet1]

hey nicolas, do yo have any recommendations for books on stoicism

[@NicholasGarofola]

Meditations of course, and “The Obstacle is the Way”

[@alfredjustindumalagan]

5:19 I really was actually gonna comment you kinda look like charlie (penguinz0)

[@NicholasGarofola]

😅

[@brianreif7305]

Really poignant video. Been experiencing burn out lately, this came at the right time 👍🏼

[@dornelli1]

im 58, lived 25 years in th US, now im back to my native Brazil, leaned to become a minimalist, have only a surfboard, a cruiser skateboard and a very functional small drum practice kit and never been happier in my life, laughing at all the idiots out there worshiping females and social media and netflix and other 'marvels' of a destructive modern world; my goal is to learn self protection and survival in the woods where i inteend to live, because in a few years, society will colapse and modern cities will become umberable

[@salenarichardson2766]

Here for the subscribe button shenanigans. 😂

[@NicholasGarofola]

There’s plenty of them!

[@PrincessAgustin16]

Same hereeeee. Ive been struggling and stressing myself about how some parts of my life isn’t improving yet. I always got caught up into it even tho I dont need to be because clearly everyday even tho I don’t see it I am improving already the fact that I am thinking about it is an improvement itself. And also living slow and just taking your time sometimes really helps and sometimes it also helps you to find the answers you needed. 🙂‍↕️🫶

[@NicholasGarofola]

Very well said, I agree. And thanks as always 😄