The Next List profiles entrepreneur Graham Hill who argues a pared down life could make you happier. For more CNN videos, visit our site at www.cnn.com/video/
Work virtually from anywhere! haha - I came here to learn how to live with less stuff, nothing to do with earning, not sure why they had to include that.
Bastion Monk True, I would much rather go out and spend a lot of money on a really good quality and well made designer handbag and have 1 purse instead of spending a little and buying a ton that are ok quality
duuuuur you are wrong. You buy the brand, not the quality. Its manufactured in the same fucking production line as the "low quality" bags without the LV Name on it.... get ur shit togather
Quality is more than brand or price. You can buy furniture made of particle board that will last a couple of years or furniture made of oak wood that will last a lifetime. You can buy shoes made of vinyl that start scuffing after a week or shoes made of leather that last 3-4 years. You can buy cheap, thin bed sheets or high count sheets that get better as you wash them.
Nice life for someone who does not cook, dont have children or elders to take care, no office job, isnt´sick, has no girlfriend and have a lot of money.
Well think of it as an investment. Instead of buying million things you don't need, you invest in the space and then you can benefit from the space for a long term period without investing.
It's easy to say I don't need all this space when you can afford 10x more...Love the Idea but lets stop praising rich people for living a simple lifestyle. Some people don't get to have a choice.
+Bobbie M. that's why the urban life isn't for me. Though it can be done, with even less than he has. The funny thing is, the lack of a TV will mean lots of sexy nights.
I agree to an extent to this way of living. I personally subscribe to having less things makes you more happy but I truly feel what makes is happy is using social media less. Social media is a total mind controller and emotion destroyer.
I love how all these videos don't explain a thing that they do... It's always.. "I blog"... or "I have a digital life, or created myself a digital life"... No insight what so ever on how to do it or do something similar to make money blogging as all these people say they do.
There are many blogs and websites that talk about how to make money blogging. I do agree with you, it seems everyone who lives this way works from home and not at a traditional job.
Many people with non traditional housing also have very non traditional income styles as well. Going into that in detail would overwhelm the video so they gloss over it with the thought that those who are curious will do some more research. Some longer videos go very into detail but even the ones that do are only showing that individual's income style and every person who works online is doing it in a slightly different way. Blogs can make money through advertising, many people are free lance photographers, youtubers etc while others work during an ""off season" and simply supplement their non working part of the year while they travel with the online stuff.
Look up digital nomads. Most of these guys do graphic design or programming or even writing. There's a whole movement and lots of youtube vids on the subject. True, many of them move to cheap countries, but you can actually live a minimalist life in a condo in North America and travel when it's cold. It's really up to you. I'd recommend learning to code (this is what I do) providing you have an interest in it. It's literally your life to do what you want. Don't spend it living someone else's dream.
This video isn't about how to make money blogging. There are tons of free resources out there for that. You need only get off your ass and use the search engine.
"less stuff happier life" from some guy who can afford to own property in hawaii and is able to fly over there on a whim because he's feeling a little too chilly in his new york digs. this is revolting. give me a break
I agree with you. They need to show someone from the other end of the spectrum. I was born on the wrong side of the tracks and I know how to make do in so many different ways it would make the guy in this video run in fright.
What Graham doesn't elaborate on is that he founded the early Internet consultancy SiteWerks with his cousin, built it to 60 people landing clients such as Microsoft and sold it in 98’. He has the money to afford such a pared down customized apartment in NYC and Hawa'ii - This doesn't translate very well into everyday terms. Poor story.
I don't think he's explaining things for someone average. He also built the website Treehugger and sold it. He knows how to work hard, use his imagination, hustle and win. It's not a poor story at all. Without people like Graham Hill we'd still have landlines, 3 channels and adding machines LOL.
I think when you have less stuff, you will appreciate your life way more. With having a lot of things, you feel cluttered and stressed. With more space, you can do what you want.
This is soooo frickin' true it's unbelievable. "Tiny Homes' are becoming incredibly popular. I've tried to live with stainless steel appliances and hardwood floors on different occasions, but I always came up with an excuse to get rid of it. It took me a while to admit that I don't want a house in the suburbs. I want freedom.
I am totally into simplifying my life in many aspects in order to create space and time for the things that I enjoy and self discovery. A large part of self discovery is understanding what serves you and what does not and then figuring out why.
Good for you,dude...I went from a small house to a one bedroom apartment with my cat,and I couldn't be happier..I got rid of alot of stuff when I moved,I just took with me a few furniture pieces and a few books,and some other important things(like family photos) and I left the rest..I did not want to rent a storage space,so I minimized my life and I love it :)
I came here to learn how to live minimal. Instead I get to 'learn' about this guy who wants to work from everywhere, and has a wireless keyboard and mouse. And yea, he loves water. :-/
Totally agree. I used to want a lot of things. But I hated working (for companies) so much that I wanted to be financially free by my late 20s. So I got rid of stuff. My $650k, 1100sq ft. downtown condo looked empty just like the apartment in this video. I felt so free even in an almost empty home. I spent most of my life building, traveling, surfing and training BJJ. But I'll never win award for having cool "stuff."
What does minimalism have to do with being poor? Minimalism means you've arrived at a point in your life where you realize that creative energy, productivity and simplicity are what happiness is all about. Having no money/being impoverished has nothing to do with happiness or enjoyment. Money buys you freedom and without it you're pretty much f*@ked.
Amen I think Minimalism is the maximization of more money, but less stuff. So in theory it’s the accumulation of money that they think brings happiness and not material things itself. I compared lifestyles of collectors to minimalist, both are persuing their own passions. It’s not a ultimate truth, just passion within.
I do want an apartment like that, but, as other commentators have said, the real estate market has already taken notice of this trend, and the prices of a 30m (322 sqf) 1-bedroom apartment are as high as a 70m+ 2 or 3-bedrooms apartment. Not to mention that, at least in my country, when you buy something like this, rarely does it come equipped with the necessary appliances. The level of convenience and mobility that this video conveys will cost you another apartment to set up.
Ever since I was a little kid I’ve wanted a Murphy bed... but what is shown on the video would be a dream!! An empty room but then convert it into what you need when you need it, ah yes! Who do I call to remodel rooms in my home with a similar setup?
I can appreciate this man's life. he lives exactly how he wants with no extras. if he wants to take and leave he can. he's achieved a level of personal and financial freedom that allows him to go and do what he wants. why y'all hatin? anybody and I do mean anybody can live this life. but what the hell do you want is the first question you have to ask yourself
A daybed with under-bed storage may be sufficient. Store a handheld computer, 7 tops x 7 bottoms = 49 outfits, an extra set of linens, one set of kitchenware and dry goods. Study and dine in your lap while sitting on the daybed. Additional cupboards, closets, shelving, tables and desks may not really be needed. Guests do not need to stay over.
What about seasons? Start adding in jackets, different types of shoes for inclement weather, gym clothing, dress up clothes for an event and it quickly adds up. If he wants to be minimalist and loves the environment so much, you'd expect him to also have the necessary gear for that - more clothes and outdoor gear. I don't see this lifestyle being very flexible. Where I live, it just snowed this morning but it was 86 degrees just a few days ago. I love the idea of being minimalist - I'm trying to cut back myself - but I also love the outdoors and have gear and requirements that make this near impossible. Not to mention I'm not rich or lucky enough to work from home and afford a second home and travel expenses on a whim.
lived in china in a students dormitory (one room plus bathroom) for a year after living at a two room apartment + bathroom + kitchen in berlin. my life in china was so much more simple and enjoyable.
my house is around 387sq/ft that's already too much room for me. Moving too much stuff around is just a little bit too much work, let alone moving individual spaces and rooms. You can still achieve the same thing with less moving parts, less hassle when the levers and gears are broken.
Think about the space and environment you save when people live in condos vs houses. The space required for about 20 houses could house upwards of about a 1000 people in a high-rise condo instead of about 75. Also think about how much less roads and gas you would then need to travel to places due to less space taken up by houses. There's your economic crisis averted right there. When people need less money for infrastructure and fuel they dont need to be as uptight with their spending to fuel the economy. But I still dream of living in a large house, hardly using the massive backyard, driving aimlessly for miles and miles wasting precious resources...
randomnessextremez The house I live in, was built around 1650's in Southwest of England, I grew up here from 9 years old....it might not be very grand....but its not just "a house"....its my HOME ❤
I'm from indonesia. and I just love how smart & critical-thinking most of the comments here. you're all right: reality is never that easy/simple as this video portrays/advertises wrongly.
I agree. When you live with a lot of space you start noticing that you don't need most of it. It turns out to be pretty inefficient since the costs in the winter are exponentialy higher
From the man who owns property around the world and can go to them when he wishes.......his message makes sense, but falls short. He can "afford" to live more simply, simply luxurious!
Freedom from the things that you own. It's such a responsibility to own things. I personally live a life where I can carry everything that I need/want on my back. Freedom is not being tied down by pointless responsibilities. Ownership of items that you don't use or need is a pointless responsibility.
This architectural concept directly ties in with minimalism, though, the guy in the video said it himself. The whole point really is that you don't need all that stuff. People live too complicated these days - having a large house and tons of junk will only satisfy you to a degree.
We all need to think about what we expect in our housing. The only way we will beat the lack of affordable homes is for all of us to consider alternative types of housing. No longer will a two-up two down bricks and mortar house be the only solution. Tiny houses, trailers, mobile homes, these are just some of the technologies we have in the housing sector that are under appreciated. #LetUsThinkDifferently
it doesn't talk about the philosophy of living with less "stuff"...it's more a commercial for this guy to say "look at me LOOK HOW COOL I AM WINDSURFING!!!" yuck
People on here are saying he's a "blogger." It's great that he makes enough to fly off to Maui every couple of months, but I can't help but think his dad probably paid for his room and board at some uni. and was given everything he needs to be successful. Personally, I think he comes off pretentious with his expensive 'minimalism'.
My favorite spot is my cot in the back room of my laundromat. Makes me $$$. Total write off. Got a tv, microwave, fridge, internet, shower, washers and dryers, pop and candy machine. Bar with great food 2 blocks away. My day job 2 blocks away. Grocery store a couple blocks away. Life is good. When it’s paid off I’ll be able to quit my day job and I’ll be living large. I’ve found out that I buy stuff, because I’m not happy with my life.
I love this tiny house idea. I added this to my bucket list, I will make a housing complex full of tiny minimalist houses. Occupants need to apply, only people with certain personality traits can live there. That'd be my way to making the world a better place.
it's nicely designed and solves the problem of creating a livable space in a small footprint. however living in a small footprint is not a virtue, spining it as such is not necessary to justify its usefulness. its a good thing because it solves a specific problem period.
We can get some ideas from him, his lifestyle isn't for everyone cuz we all do different things. His main points I think are make your space work for you and don't just invest in long-term plans just like that esp if you are outgoing.
He never takes issue with being wealthy and using money in this video. However, every comment here is focused on the idea that he has committed the immoral act of having money and using it rather than his lack of frivolous stuff and space which is the point of his lifestyle if You listen to what he is saying. Everyone is pissed because he went to Maui. Seriously.
What a souless barren place.....I love my real wood rocking chair that I bought , & to sit beside a real fire....I sit down to do my paperwork at the Victorian desk I inherited from my Father...I still read books that were my Grandmothers ....everything in my house is both functional and full of memories, as if my family were still with me, when I see their familiar things that I grew up with.
Lived in a small place for several years and became so claustrophobic it lead to depression. More is not necessarily better but living in a fancy box is not ideal either.
In London, we have the Shoreditch-living too-posh-to-wash rich boys and girls who live off the banks of moms and dads. I guess it is pretty much the same in New York.
