Comments on: How Much Stuff Do You Need?

By: A Life That Fits Into a Backpack | Gauravonomics Blog For Marketers, Entrepreneurs and Activists

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:45:46 +0000

[...] can’t believe he is only nineteen!) that echo Tim’s ideas. Scott says that there is a trade-off between comfort and fulfillment and the less money you need to live a comfortable life, the more time you’ll have to pursue [...]

By: lisa

lisa — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:23:41 +0000

anyone have stats on what percentage of stuff people have that they actually use?

By: I TAKE OFF THE MASK

I TAKE OFF THE MASK — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:36:50 +0000

We need only as much stuff as we could use to be happy!

By: Loren

Loren — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:54:01 +0000

Great Blog Scott!! Stuff is just stuff…It’s neither negative or positive. How do you know if you have too much? If you spend more time on maintenance than enjoying. If these items are not used in the past year, then it’s just clutter. If the stuff you own is a tool for creativity, then it has real value. A book that fuels your imagination, or a guitar that gives music to your thoughts, or a laptop that allows you to create short stories. Just be mindful that you don’t need a $3,000 laptop, or even a $200 laptop. If you can afford a pencil and a notebook, you still can enjoy creativity. (And you will spend more time writing and less time trying to MAINTAIN the laptop)

By: How to solve any problem by playing Tetris - home improvement gone digital - Streamhead

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:53:59 +0000

[...] as important: closet space. If you take a look at your current dwelling, you might not realize how much stuff you have. Even if you don’t need it all, it’s always interesting to make sure that you have [...]

By: Dave Fowler

Dave Fowler — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:34:55 +0000

Lance,

Thank you for making comment above. I must admit I suffered some self doubt over my decision, but I’m confident I’ve made the right move.

Dave.

By: A Life That Fits Into a Backpack | The Marketer Who Went Off Consumption

A Life That Fits Into a Backpack | The Marketer Who Went Off Consumption — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:22:53 +0000

By: graham

graham — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:35:57 +0000

Emotional attachment to stuff is tricky.

Excessive sentimentality can lead to clutter. Lack of can leave a home feeling cold and sterile. I find a few picture prints and an honest bookshelf go a long way. The rest, I archive in storage, or choose one item of memorabilia per emotional experience to retain and display.

I also endorse investing in quality. I take this view with furniture, clothing, gadgets, etc. As the saying goes, buy cheap, pay later. However, I always consider the timeline of how long I’m likely to own something, and purchase accordingly. If I don’t plan of keeping something forever, I’ll often go for something I know will be in high demand to easily unload second-hand later via Craigslist. Sometimes, especially with furniture, you can even come out ahead.

Students and new grads: Ikea is your friend.

By: Scott Young

Scott Young — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:37:50 +0000

Jen,

Excuse my hyperbole.

Roy,

Thanks.

-Scott

By: Abhishek Roy

Abhishek Roy — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:48:19 +0000

Hi Scott,

One of your best posts (according to me)…
The thing about comfort seeking and the analogy to celebrating being an animal is awesome.,.

keep writing dude…

- Roy