What does a man really need?

spaceman_spliff777 · 2020-07-10T15:47:21+00:00

“Once I realized I could feed myself on $3 a day, I knew I could do anything.” Elon Musk.

There are 2 types of people in this world: the consumers and the wealthy.

Something_Chronical · 2020-07-10T18:10:13+00:00

Reminds me of this...

"Modern capitalism needs men who co-operate smoothly, and in large numbers; who want to consume more and more; and whose tastes are standardized and can be easily influenced and anticipated. It needs men who feel free and independent, not subject to any authority or principle or conscience—yet willing to be commanded, to do what is expected of them, to fit into the social machine without friction; who can be guided without force, led without leaders, prompted without aim—except the one to make good, to be on the move, to function, to go ahead. What is the outcome? Modern man is alienated from himself, from his fellow men, and from nature."

Erich Fromm

GYOW Gents

Korn60 · 2020-07-10T18:00:40+00:00

Well, problem is that housing anywhere near to work I'm qualified for costs 30%-40% of my paycheck. Then another 50% goes to income tax. I'm left with scraps after bills and food expenses.

vikrant699 · 2020-07-10T20:23:57+00:00

Reminds me of that speech in Fight Club. Advertising has us chasing ....

_n1codemus · 2020-07-10T16:26:47+00:00

Again and again we are going back to the roots. Pareto before Pareto.

For he that hath, to him shall be given, and he shall abound: but he that hath not, from him shall be taken away that also which he hath

(Mt 13:12)

KeepingItReal2020 · 2020-07-10T19:55:46+00:00

A mortgage can be an excellent investment, but I've only come to realise how pointless most things are. They're just stuff.

You don't need a bigger car or a bigger tv or the most expensive appliances. People can say that I'm cheap but I don't give a fuck. I mainly like money for the security and peace of mind that it brings and the opportunities like living in a safer part of the country, safety, security, being able to pay for medical bills immediately and so on.

You should really be spending your time doing stuff rather than watching people do stuff.

b00light203 · 2020-07-10T15:37:24+00:00

Beautifully said

Solo_and_Simple · 2020-07-10T23:00:31+00:00

Indeed. "Simplify, simplify." - Thoreau

2020-07-10T16:28:01+00:00

This dude had it all figured up

2020-07-11T03:58:40+00:00

Savings, gentlemen. Always have two incomes: one you live on and one you save. Sure, you'll always be a little bit tired, hungry and bored; but when the times comes to make moves, you'll be ready while everyone else has a thumb up their ass. Build your savings.

SatouTatsu · 2020-07-10T18:47:31+00:00

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PrestigiousGreen3 · 2020-07-11T10:21:32+00:00

Women have used their snatch to bleed us dry and for millennia we kept falling for it. Everything beyond food water and shelter is merely an added blessing and your choice as to weather it's worth the time to persue

rayedward363 · 2020-07-11T00:20:18+00:00

I realized this long ago. Sure, I like the gadgets and luxuries, but when push came to shove I knew I could survive on little and still not die/go insane. Unfortunately that situation came up, but I was prepared.

roflcopt0rz_returns · 2020-07-10T19:04:23+00:00

The main reason why men end up with so much debt is because they're trying to impress or please a woman, and/or they're picking up the debt that the girlfriend has.

HiveMindKing · 2020-07-10T19:05:21+00:00

Also either a dog or a cat or both.

TheRealDegree · 2020-07-10T19:31:12+00:00

can anyone point me to the dettails of this quote?

i cant find it in google or duckduckgo

Title	What does a man really need?
Author	SatouTatsu
Upvotes	386
Comments	36
Date	July 10, 2020 3:19 PM UTC (6 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MGTOW
Original Link	https://old.reddit.com/r/MGTOW/comments/hoqsht/what_does_a_man_really_need/
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