Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
• 📝 Get access to free 'How To Get Started With Minimalism' checklist: petercook.myflodesk.com/minimalismchecklist
• ☕️ Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/petercook
• "You’re not a real minimalist if you own more than one pair of shoes."
• "A true minimalist would never buy souvenirs."
• "If your closet isn't half-empty, you're doing it wrong."
I've heard it all. But here's the thing about minimalism—it's a tool, not a religion. It's not about perfection—it's about intention.
It’s OK to break the rules at times, especially if they make your life harder instead of easier.
So today, I'm sharing 10 minimalist rules I’m not afraid to break, and I’ll tell you why.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:27 1. One In, One Out
01:55 2. No Just-in-Case Items
02:59 3. Be Intentional About Every Minute
04:23 4. No Souvenirs
05:27 5. Own Minimal Possessions
07:07 6. Borrow, Don't Buy
08:44 7. Not Accepting Gifts
10:27 8. Digital Books Only
12:04 9. 50% Full Rule
13:19 10. All-or-nothing
– WHAT TO WATCH NEXT –
21 Bad Habits I Avoid as a Minimalist: youtu.be/9L46b-_yps0
– LINKS –
📚 Interesting books to read:
• Stoicism For Beginners: https://a.co/d/hPU8GTX
• Minimalism 101: https://a.co/d/bJkA6Lt
• Declutter Your Life: https://a.co/d/carqttB
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
• 📝 Get access to free 'How To Get Started With Minimalism' checklist: petercook.myflodesk.com/minimalismchecklist
• ☕️ Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/petercook
• "You’re not a real minimalist if you own more than one pair of shoes."
• "A true minimalist would never buy souvenirs."
• "If your closet isn't half-empty, you're doing it wrong."
I've heard it all. But here's the thing about minimalism—it's a tool, not a religion. It's not about perfection—it's about intention.
It’s OK to break the rules at times, especially if they make your life harder instead of easier.
So today, I'm sharing 10 minimalist rules I’m not afraid to break, and I’ll tell you why.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:27 1. One In, One Out
01:55 2. No Just-in-Case Items
02:59 3. Be Intentional About Every Minute
04:23 4. No Souvenirs
05:27 5. Own Minimal Possessions
07:07 6. Borrow, Don't Buy
08:44 7. Not Accepting Gifts
10:27 8. Digital Books Only
12:04 9. 50% Full Rule
13:19 10. All-or-nothing
– WHAT TO WATCH NEXT –
21 Bad Habits I Avoid as a Minimalist: youtu.be/9L46b-_yps0
– LINKS –
📚 Interesting books to read:
• Stoicism For Beginners: https://a.co/d/hPU8GTX
• Minimalism 101: https://a.co/d/bJkA6Lt
• Declutter Your Life: https://a.co/d/carqttB
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
