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"you will own nothing and be happy" These are the words our so called elite whisper in our ears, the very words I know we all hate but I find it ironic that yeah, trying to adopt a minimalistic life style can create less mess, less things, and cleaner more organized home. You eventually come to find you don't need a large lavish home to happy life. But I can't seem to get out of this mindset. I want a bigger home. I want to have that bad ass muscle car that was once an affordable dream of mine now seems almost unachievable. I e been priced out. Hobbies of mine I've fallen out of because it's too expensive. I've ultimately decided to try and create this minimal lifestyle in hope I can have more freedom. Or is this a way I have to now justify things because I can't get what I thought was once achievable. What are your all's thoughts? I'm trying to get out debt but I find it hard nowadays. I have a stay at home wife and two kids. Drive to paid off older cars, live in a garage less 1200sqft house single level on about half an acre. Barely contributing to a retirement.

"you will own nothing and be happy" These are the words our so called elite whisper in our ears, the very words I know we all hate but I find it ironic that yeah, trying to adopt a minimalistic life style can create less mess, less things, and cleaner more organized home. You eventually come to find you don't need a large lavish home to happy life. But I can't seem to get out of this mindset. I want a bigger home. I want to have that bad ass muscle car that was once an affordable dream of mine now seems almost unachievable. I e been priced out. Hobbies of mine I've fallen out of because it's too expensive. I've ultimately decided to try and create this minimal lifestyle in hope I can have more freedom. Or is this a way I have to now justify things because I can't get what I thought was once achievable. What are your all's thoughts? I'm trying to get out debt but I find it hard nowadays. I have a stay at home wife and two kids. Drive to paid off older cars, live in a garage less 1200sqft house single level on about half an acre. Barely contributing to a retirement.
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[–] • 1 pt last month

More things means more hassle and upkeep. You have a limited amount of time.

I've found as I grow older that making due with less can be more peaceful and enjoyable. The less stuff you have to deal with, the more time (and money) you have to spend doing things that actually matter.

The worst thing you can do is aquire a bunch of expensive toys which bring you enjoyment for a short period of time. Which after you're board with the toy.. you either have to sell it, or let it collect dust and take up space.

Mechanical things require maintenance whether you use them or not, and a large house requires a lot of cleaning and expensive repairs over time.

Anytime I think I might want to pursue a new hobby, I try to get the least expensive equipment. Reason being.. I get a taste of it to see if its something that I actually can enjoy long term and if I can.. I'll invest in better equipment.

Its also a good idea to invest as much as you can while you're young. Sports cars will still be around when you reach retirement and you'll have more time and money for them.

[–] • 0 pt last month

I try and keep this in mind. It sound slike we all go through these emotions, some more than others. I guess I need to step back and look at where I've been and where I've come from. It's just depressing at times.