Minimalism and it's alignment with mgtow

Whole-Addition-9370 · 2021-04-30T18:05:29+00:00

When I was broke, I realized all I needed was in my backpack. And that I could make money anywhere in the world like that.

To this day, I've embraced the philosophy that you should have zero attachment to material items, or anything in this life for that matter

MGTOW_and_Bitcoin · 2021-04-30T18:03:18+00:00

Me personally I have found that I can keep two types of wardrobes... a fall and winter, and a spring and summer.

I buy 11 (of each avaliable color) of the same quality khaki / sport shorts: it has pockets for my phone and my wallet.

I'm buy 20 different plain shirts ( all various shades of earthy colors)

I have about 20 pairs of socks one longer set for winter and a ankle height sad for summer.

I use one sandal, regular shoe, and boot.

I do have some nice clothes but I rarely have occasion to wear them.

burnett-lignon · 2021-04-30T18:27:36+00:00

I live with a restraint of not buying an item unless it's to eat, or it's to replace something I already have and need, and I'm getting rid of the old item. Keeping this in mind has helped limit my shopping and acquisitions.

TheApricotCavalier · 2021-04-30T23:12:44+00:00

Minimalism doesnt mean having nothing, it means prioritizing whats most important to you.

yamahantx700 · 2021-04-30T23:36:20+00:00

I certainly agree that MGTOW and minimalists do align.

We both cast away the things we don't need. Like nagging and excessive amounts of useless stuff.

cz_masterrace · 2021-05-01T02:08:11+00:00

The more you own the more it owns you. Even if you're rich as hell, owning a bunch of stuff means having to protect and maintain all said things - that isn't freedom. I'll also never forget them bringing a dumpster to my grandma's house after she died. All her worldly possessions hauled away to the landfill like it never mattered.

x201s · 2021-05-01T03:54:52+00:00

KonMari. It taught me to place value in every item I have. If it doesn't spark joy anymore, throw it away. I also recommend a movie called "Into The Wild".

holdthecreamer · 2021-05-01T12:23:27+00:00

A lot of our consumption behavior is based on caring what other people think. Displaying status, if you will. If you stop caring about the perceptions of others, less you’ll spend on stuff.

Keep things that you truly need. Sell the rest and save for later. Hard times will be coming.

Grandpa_MGTOW · 2021-05-01T00:01:31+00:00

I see MGTOW in the traditions of minimalism and stoicism. Stoicism is basically emotional minimalism. I'm coming to the conclusion that this is the direction that MGTOW forums should go.

What are some simple things you guys have discovered that contribute to a minimalist lifestyle?

Not carrying or storing mental luggage about women.

GoMake_me_a_sandwich · 2021-05-01T11:59:35+00:00

Excess*

I do agree man. It feels so free knowing I could pack up my whole life in 1 pickup and move anywhere I want at any moment. I could leave the few large things like the cheap ass table and chairs. But everything else could fit on 2 pallets and its my goal to keep it that way.

justadude713 · 2021-05-01T23:16:01+00:00

minimalism is almost part and parcel of the mgtow lifestyle. everything you have is one more thing that you have to clean and maintain. even dishes and kitchen stuff. i use/wash one dish at a time, i dont make meals with the mise en place method because of excess cleanup, i eat on the cutting board over the sink to minimize cleanup, i dont measure using separate measuring cups and i make sure the order in which i prepare food wont add to the dishes i have to wash afterwards, i'll always try to get a recipe down to where i only use one pot through the whole thing, i handwash everything so i dont have a huge waterbill at the end of the month or lose time waiting for the dishwasher, etc.

i dont clean so much as a i just maintain what is already spic n span. have a cleaning service i only use once a month, they do the heavy scrubbing. even the way i lay my furniture out, the decor, etc is made for easy cleanup and maintenance. no pets, no plants, no problems. girls say my home is more akin to an asylum but for me it's a happy hypochondriac's dream come true lol

great topic, very apropos and not discussed nearly enough. uprated!

rb5775 · 2021-05-01T09:05:52+00:00

That's Thoreau...."What mans possessions put out in the light of day don't look like just so much junk."

You are correct Sir. We are a slave to our possessions.

dachengchuan · 2021-05-01T06:05:13+00:00

understood at 17 yo, NVWC: Not Voting, not Working, not Consuming. Freedom.

RedditMadeMeReddit · 2021-05-01T04:45:26+00:00

Personally, I own more stuff than I ever thought I would, but that's largely because I really enjoy manga, tabletop games, and video games. Also, I work from home and most of my hobbies involve collectibles in some form (most of what I buy will eventually be resold).

Naturally, I make time every now and again to think about what I need most. Then, I take some time to donate, sell, or recycle things which no longer provide me with value.

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Title	Minimalism and it's alignment with mgtow
Author	MGTOW_and_Bitcoin
Upvotes	1
Comments	31
Date	April 30, 2021 5:55 PM UTC (5 years ago)
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