Minimalist lifestyle?

[JEdwards]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 304738" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=304738" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-304738">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I get being minimalistic. What I dont get is the extreme some people take it to. It is like they are on some bullshit self righteous mission to excuse their inability to go after something more. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Exactly and there is a lot of that here.</div>

 

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[Gsuz]

<div class="bbWrapper">There is a saying along the lines of &quot;A fish&#039;s growth is restricted by the size of the tank he&#039;s in.&quot; So if you&#039;re the guy who wants to sleep on a blanket all year long, there&#039;s a chance you might become that guy, because you can&#039;t afford anything else.</div>

 

[GlobalWealth]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 304738" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=304738" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-304738">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Ok I understand what you are saying. Someone could be happier and I would have no idea </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I wasn&#039;t picking on you really. Just that you made such a hard line statement.<br /> <br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 304738" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=304738" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-304738">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Sleeping on some blankets, crashing in peoples houses with your only suitcase of possessions sounds like living hell to me and it isnt what I work for. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Minimalism needn&#039;t be sleeping on a blanket and crashing at someone&#039;s house. I could be living in a fully furnished luxury apartment or house. It&#039;s just the detachment from possessions that is the minimalist mindset.<br /> <br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 304738" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=304738" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-304738">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I am not some hoarding shithead. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Not hoarding? Or not a shithead... <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 304738" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=304738" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-304738">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> But why choose inconvenience? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> For you the inconvenience is not having the stuff you want. For me the inconvenience is having the stuff. It&#039;s just perception. To each his own.<br /> <br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 304738" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=304738" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-304738">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I absolutely need a car. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Considering where you live, I would 100% agree. You don&#039;t live in a place conducive to walking or public transport. It just wouldn&#039;t work.<br /> <br /> For me I hate driving and don&#039;t want the hassle of owning a car. So I chose to live in a place where it is not required. It was one of the deciding factors on living where I live. <br /> <br /> Again, you chose where you live based on what you want in life. As did I. I am not trying to say one is any better than the other. Just choices and perception.<br /> <br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 304738" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=304738" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-304738">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I need a place to live. Given the choice between a shit a$$ apartment and a house on the golf course with a pool I prefer a house on the golf course with a pool. This is not because I need it either, it is because I can and I want it. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> For me I prefer the apartment because of the complete lack of maintenance and close proximity (walking distance) to everything I want to do. Plus I hate golf.<br /> <br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 304738" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=304738" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-304738">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Given the choice between a king size bed and a yoga mat? BED </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I&#039;m with you there. Actually considering you spend about 33% of your life in bed, having a really nice bed is a very important aspect of quality of life. But I can promise you I would never take my king size bed frame and mattress out of this apartment. When I move, I will just buy another one.<br /> <br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 304738" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=304738" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-304738">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Do I want a TV in my house? Sure I like to watch movies with the girlfriend. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I eliminated a TV in my house 5 years ago. Best decision ever. Now I watch the occasional netflix on the laptop, otherwise movies are for the cinema. Now I read at night instead of tv.<br /> <br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 304738" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=304738" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-304738">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I get being minimalistic. What I dont get is the extreme some people take it to. It is like they are on some bullshit self righteous mission to excuse their inability to go after something more. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Interesting viewpoint. I agree that some people take minimalism, and conversely consumerism, to extremes to prove a point. <br /> <br /> Good discussion.</div>

 

[MJ DeMarco]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 304738" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=304738" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-304738">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> What I dont get is the extreme some people take it to. It is like they are on some bullshit self righteous mission to excuse their inability to go after something more. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I think this is the truth for a lot of folks. It gives them excuse not to &quot;go big&quot; or to strive for something great. It gives them the crutch and excuse &quot;Oh, I don&#039;t need the Lamborghini and the nice house-- the Toyota and the air mattress will do.&quot; With that foundation, you convince yourself not to work any harder than you need too. I see so many blogs like this and frankly, it just seems like a lot of lazy people who don&#039;t want to work and would rather survive over thrive.<br /> <br /> However, the counter to this is that some people actually have the ability to get the Lambo and the big house, and yet choose not too. Having had both for years, I can say there is some element of peace living without stuff. I like low to no drama. Exotic cars are drama queens. So are big houses with 4 AC units, pools, tax assessments, etc. etc. Just saying that a lot of people who can afford whatever they want are looking to minimize drama -- hence, minimalist lifestyle. <br /> <br /> For me, I&#039;m still looking for the big house on top of the hill, but will consider a tiny house on top of the hill as well. I&#039;m more interested in not being governed by an HOA -- hence, another minimization of drama and an enhancement of freedom, doing whatever the heck I want with my house and not have to get permission from some random 6 person board.</div>

 

[JasonR]

<div class="bbWrapper">This thread is a good read, some very valid points from a few people who have clearly &quot;made it,&quot; with differing opinions. <br /> <br /> For me, I used to be all about stuff. But now I just can&#039;t stand to have shit around I don&#039;t use. To me it just feels like a waste. I do want some nice things, such as a nice house (I&#039;ll settle for a condo on a beach), and nice sports car (because I love cars), but I don&#039;t need a lot.<br /> <br /> My position is sort of a mix of what Bobby and MJ said. I want a nice house and car, but the real value of money to me is freedom. Freedom for life experiences. I may think twice about buying something I know I can afford, but I rarely hesitate to spend when it comes to life experiences.</div>

 

[Mike Kavanagh]

<div class="bbWrapper">I want to do it for efficiency sake. Less clothes, less time doing laundry and less time folding. I&#039;m ok with more often.<br /> <br /> I&#039;ve already shrunk down to half my starting (op) wardrobe so far. I might go as far as limiting myself to a certain number of clothes in the future but now, with a <br /> job, I need clothes to change often (work and civilian life). Hell I would like to get down to 8-15 outfits (shirts, pants, boxers) but that is in the future.<br /> <br /> As for material items, all I need is a laptop. It can be a library, TV/Movie theater, game center, and document storage all in one. <br /> Only need one car for where I live.</div>

 

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[biophase]

<div class="bbWrapper">What I absolutely hate is when I get back from a long vacation and I have a pile of mail and a ton of shit to do. For me, being minimalist is that when I get home, I drop my luggage and turn on the tv. I hate looking at my utlity bills, my mortgages, credit card bills. I hate scheduling the pool guy, landscaper, house keeper. When I look at those things, I think that if I move to a 1br condo I could avoid all of this.<br /> <br /> It&#039;s not that I mind paying out the money, I just hate that I have to do those things.<br /> <br /> Same is happening to me in my business. I&#039;m streamlining stuff, not to save money, but to save time. A side effect is that it does save money.<br /> <br /> Having stuff is inevitable, you are out and you need xxxx and you buy it. Minimalist is not owning nothing, it&#039;s about not being attached to your things. It&#039;s very different. Kak has golf clubs, I have my mountain bike. We use them enough that renting is the wrong choice. But some people will buy things that they use one time because it&#039;s $35 rent and $100 to buy and they think &quot;if I use this 3 times, I get the item for free.&quot; That&#039;s a saver&#039;s mentality and puts value on the item, not on the event that they are buying it for.</div>

 

[GlobalWealth]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="MJ DeMarco" data-source="post: 304757" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=304757" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-304757">MJ DeMarco said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I like low to no drama. Exotic cars are drama queens. So are big houses with 4 AC units, pools, tax assessments, etc. etc. Just saying that a lot of people who can afford whatever they want are looking to minimize drama -- hence, minimalist lifestyle. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="biophase" data-source="post: 304781" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=304781" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-304781">biophase said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> It&#039;s not that I mind paying out the money, I just hate that I have to do those things.<br /> <br /> Same is happening to me in my business. I&#039;m streamlining stuff, not to save money, but to save time. A side effect is that it does save money. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Wells said by MJ and Biophase.<br /> <br /> My sentiments exactly. I like the way Biophase said, it - I don&#039;t want to come home with a ton of shit to do.<br /> <br /> I prefer coming home, unpacking then settling down to relax. Not sift through mail, deal with the pool guy, the overdue bills, etc.<br /> <br /> I get zero mail. Zero. None. Nada. What few bills I get come via email and many are autopay. My apartment has a mailbox, but I don&#039;t even remember the last time I opened the box.<br /> <br /> I don&#039;t deal with car maintenance, insurance, repairs etc. I am leaving today for a 10 day trip to Italy. I will taxi to the airport. When I get to Rome I will rent the car. Money =&gt; car. No worries about repairs, maintenance, tires, etc. <br /> <br /> It&#039;s not that I can&#039;t afford a car. I have just structured my life to make it unnecessary. When I need one, I rent it. It has been 9 months since I have rented a car. Clearly I don&#039;t need it very often.<br /> <br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="biophase" data-source="post: 304781" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=304781" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-304781">biophase said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Same is happening to me in my business. I&#039;m streamlining stuff, not to save money, but to save time. A side effect is that it does save money. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Great point here too. I&#039;m doing the same thing. Time is our most valuable resource so I am streamlining my business as well as my life to have as much available time as possible not spent on frivolous matters.</div>

 

[Hope]

<div class="bbWrapper">I know this is going to sound cliche...<br /> <br /> But my first brush with minimalism was watching fight-club with my older brother a few years back.<br /> <br /> Over the years I&#039;ve grown so tired of dealing with things, physical items, obligations, people, etc.<br /> <br /> That I have adopted the minimalist lifestyle, but only while I am young and focusing on my entrepreneurial goals.<br /> <br /> When I am older and richer, I&#039;ll buy an island, build a beautiful mansion on it, and get all the materiel items I want then.<br /> <br /> Until then, I need and want only the items I can pick up and leave with, so its not much, keeps me frugal and focused.</div>

 

[Mike Kavanagh]

<div class="bbWrapper">Never did give an update on my decision.<br /> <br /> While I&#039;m not a minimalist, yet, I&#039;ve eliminated a lot of the stuff I don&#039;t use or need.<br /> Threw out a third of my clothes(holey,stained), donated another third(good condition/not sellable) and kept what I use frequently.<br /> <br /> I read all of my books on kindle now. Either on my phone or on my computer. When I have more space I&#039;ll get a &quot;study&quot; with a nice chair I can kick back on. <br /> <br /> I still like the thought process of just picking up and going where ever.</div>

 

[Kyle Tully]

<div class="bbWrapper">I like the idea of going minimal.<br /> <br /> Recently got back from 6 weeks traveling around the US... living out of a small suitcase in hotels and one room apartments. <br /> <br /> Only non-clothing possessions were my macbook and DSLR. Didn&#039;t even bother getting a sim for my phone and never took it anywhere.<br /> <br /> You get home from a trip like that and suddenly a big home feels like complete overkill. <br /> <br /> And you realise how much stuff you have that you almost never use.</div>

 

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[DurianGray]

<div class="bbWrapper">I&#039;m backpacking around Asia right now. All my stuff fits in a 50L backpack.<br /> <br /> 4 shirts / 3 shorts / jacket/ a pair of chacos / umbrella / macbook / iphone / kindle / sunglasses / notebook / toiletries/ water bottle/ strong spirit<br /> <br /> And I&#039;m good to go.<br /> <br /> Working in cafes and cutting down costs while building an online empire.<br /> My goal is to eventually buy a flat in trendy neighborhood in SF/NYC. Better than the McMansions full of junk in the middle of nowhere.</div>

 

[Angus]

<div class="bbWrapper">A minimalist lifestyle is the way to go, everything that can be taken away from you is not you, so you must not get attached to it (thanks stoic &amp; zen philosophy)<br /> all you need is your body and your mind. even as a homeless person you can find your way in this world<br /> <br /> @<a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/23439/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="23439" data-username="DurianGray">DurianGray</a> that&#039;s cool as hell man, i will do it too in the future, what&#039;s the point of living if you don&#039;t do adventurous shit</div>

 

[GlobalWealth]

<div class="bbWrapper">I&#039;ve been traveling now for 6 weeks. I&#039;ve been in the US (NC), St Martin, Anguilla, back to the US (NC) and Washington DC. Still just a backpack. Nothing beats the minimalist feeling.</div>

 

[liquidglass]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 2781" data-quote="GlobalWealth" data-source="post: 425838" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=425838" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-425838">GlobalWealth said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I&#039;ve been traveling now for 6 weeks. I&#039;ve been in the US (NC), St Martin, Anguilla, back to the US (NC) and Washington DC. Still just a backpack. Nothing beats the minimalist feeling. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Where were you at in NC? I know myself and a few other people live in the state.</div>

 

[GlobalWealth]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 8139" data-quote="liquidglass" data-source="post: 425845" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=425845" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-425845">liquidglass said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Where were you at in NC? I know myself and a few other people live in the state. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Currently in Greensboro.</div>

 

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[LightHouse]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 2781" data-quote="GlobalWealth" data-source="post: 425838" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=425838" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-425838">GlobalWealth said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I&#039;ve been traveling now for 6 weeks. I&#039;ve been in the US (NC), St Martin, Anguilla, back to the US (NC) and Washington DC. Still just a backpack. Nothing beats the minimalist feeling. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Thanks for dressing up Saturday night in your very best casual/biz casual/semi-formal/formal attire...<br /> <br /> BC invented the Swiss army knife of men&#039;s fasion, lol.</div>

 

[GlobalWealth]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 80" data-quote="LightHouse" data-source="post: 425855" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=425855" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-425855">LightHouse said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Thanks for dressing up Saturday night in your very best casual/biz casual/semi-formal/formal attire...<br /> <br /> BC invented the Swiss army knife of men&#039;s fasion, lol. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I wore my usual uniform as expected.</div>

 

[Bigguns50]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 8139" data-quote="liquidglass" data-source="post: 303123" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=303123" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-303123">liquidglass said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> A tip I read years ago that I used to eliminate my pack-rat tendencies was look at something. Clothes:if you haven&#039;t worn it the last time it was in season, donate it. Items: if you can&#039;t remember using it in 6 months, donate it. Keep-sakes: if you can&#039;t remember the significance associated with it, donate it. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I do this...works great for me. My Wife...meh...not so much.<br /> <br /> I discovered some years ago....When I buy something...anything... it creates stress in my life.<br /> <br /> Example:<br /> The Keurig my Wife bought ? yea...it&#039;s going back. Why ? Stress. <br /> We have less counter space to use...these &quot;K cups&quot; are too damn expensive and... I bet there are millions a day going into the landfills. The water...there&#039;s ALWAYS water in the machine. You never empty it...is this healthy ? I wonder what it costs me to keep that water hot 24 hrs/day ? I don&#039;t like that blue light on at night...if we unplug it we&#039;d have to re-set it each time. <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-cringe.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":arghh:" title="Arghh :arghh:" data-shortname=":arghh:" /></div>

 

[theag]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 14297" data-quote="Bigguns50" data-source="post: 425881" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=425881" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-425881">Bigguns50 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Example:<br /> The Keurig my Wife bought ? yea...it&#039;s going back. Why ? Stress.<br /> We have less counter space to use...these &quot;K cups&quot; are too damn expensive and... I bet there are millions a day going into the landfills. The water...there&#039;s ALWAYS water in the machine. You never empty it...is this healthy ? I wonder what it costs me to keep that water hot 24 hrs/day ? I don&#039;t like that blue light on at night...if we unplug it we&#039;d have to re-set it each time. <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-cringe.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":arghh:" title="Arghh :arghh:" data-shortname=":arghh:" /> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Thats a lot of stress for a fancy coffee maker <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-horror.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" data-shortname=":eek:" /></div>

 

[Ninjakid]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 9009" data-quote="theag" data-source="post: 425961" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=425961" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-425961">theag said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Thats a lot of stress for a fancy coffee maker <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-horror.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" data-shortname=":eek:" /> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Ever tried the Nespresso? The coffee that machine makes is like the joe equivalent of crack-cocaine -- except it won&#039;t ruin your life.</div>

 

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[Durete]

<div class="bbWrapper">Been working/travelling all over the world, currently working on a cruise ship.<br /> since I have to fly to my destination I cannot take much stuff with me,and most of my stuff are my uniforms.<br /> <br /> For myself I have 1/5th of a suitcase and a laptop bag that consists of:<br /> -all personal clothes<br /> -19 inch Laptop<br /> -Fitness equipment (Resistance bands, ab-wheel, home made TRX/Gymnastic rings)<br /> -Vitamins, lots of em, since you never know when you&#039;re gonna get shitty food or good food.</div>