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You listed a bunch of crap most people wouldn’t buy anyways.

The bulk of what people own are things like furniture, artworks, plants, appliances, cookware… etc. Not particularly sexy, but essential for making a cozy place to live in the world.




What I failed to mention is not only about the stuff you own, but in general your relationship with material possessions.

Before selling everything, I’d constantly worry about whether I should get a third monitor, maybe try a curved one, get a new keyboard, upgrade the TV, get a new kitchen appliance, replace the sofa, etc. There’s always “newer and better” for everything.

Nowadays, I don’t care anymore. I bought a TV because we like watching movies, but I don’t care about the technology or the next shiny thing. Same with my computer, I work on a 14” laptop for the past two years, and I no longer feel like I should chase a better or newer setup.


You may be surprised but the majority of people who own stuff do not worry whether they should get a third monitor or a new kitchen appliance. We just use some items and don't care much about them. If the TV breaks I'd look for a new one, but otherwise I don't care.


Same. The exception for me is tools, because I really enjoy building things and I own a house. I feel they’re inherently useful and I do research to ensure I get those that will last [nearly] a lifetime. I never buy a new tool because it’s new, only because the old one has become worn or broken.


The point is that even though you’re not chasing material possessions, you’re still probably chasing something.


True, I do chase freedom (always did), mainly time freedom and financial freedom.

I bet being able to spend time with the people I love the most is way more important that having the latest and greatest TV or fridge.


I spend time with the people I love and only buy a new TV or fridge when the old one breaks. I didn’t need to sell all my possessions to do that. But to each their own.




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