Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 38 minutes ago
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Not too long ago, I made a video about things I no longer buy as a minimalist: branded clothes, items on sale, and paper books. Minimalism helps me to stay grounded, an organized space is an organized mind. But what I’ve also learned is that minimalism is not about owning as few possessions as possible, but about creating space for what’s truly important. To live a more intentional life, one with more happiness, fulfillment, and freedom.
I am not an extreme minimalist, there are still things I spend money on. The difference from how I was living before is that I now am much more intentional about my purchases. They’re not impulse buys.
So here are 7 things I still buy as a minimalist.
Enjoy!
Resources mentioned in video:
• Kazuo Ishiguro - Klara and the Sun: https://a.co/d/2ztdWMU
• Kazuo Ishiguro - Never Let Me go: https://a.co/d/2ztdWMU
• Oliver Burkeman - Four Thousand Weeks: https://a.co/d/4pNNjFp
• Michael Connelly - The Lincoln Lawyer: https://a.co/d/1zne970
• WHOOSH! Screen Cleaner Kit: https://a.co/d/4PV9rAL
• Aeropress: https://a.co/d/1JN4461
• Skillshare (try 1 month for free): skillshare.com/r/user/petercook?gr_tch_ref=control
00:00 Intro
00:40 1. Coworking membership
02:32 2. Digital books
04:49 3. Eating out
06:10 4. Screen cleaner
06:55 5. Gym membership
07:53 6. Specialty coffee
09:32 7. Subscriptions
– WHAT TO WATCH NEXT –
5 Things I No Longer Own as a Minimalist: youtu.be/-JezGmrUvuo
– 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
Not too long ago, I made a video about things I no longer buy as a minimalist: branded clothes, items on sale, and paper books. Minimalism helps me to stay grounded, an organized space is an organized mind. But what I’ve also learned is that minimalism is not about owning as few possessions as possible, but about creating space for what’s truly important. To live a more intentional life, one with more happiness, fulfillment, and freedom.
I am not an extreme minimalist, there are still things I spend money on. The difference from how I was living before is that I now am much more intentional about my purchases. They’re not impulse buys.
So here are 7 things I still buy as a minimalist.
Enjoy!
Resources mentioned in video:
• Kazuo Ishiguro - Klara and the Sun: https://a.co/d/2ztdWMU
• Kazuo Ishiguro - Never Let Me go: https://a.co/d/2ztdWMU
• Oliver Burkeman - Four Thousand Weeks: https://a.co/d/4pNNjFp
• Michael Connelly - The Lincoln Lawyer: https://a.co/d/1zne970
• WHOOSH! Screen Cleaner Kit: https://a.co/d/4PV9rAL
• Aeropress: https://a.co/d/1JN4461
• Skillshare (try 1 month for free): skillshare.com/r/user/petercook?gr_tch_ref=control
00:00 Intro
00:40 1. Coworking membership
02:32 2. Digital books
04:49 3. Eating out
06:10 4. Screen cleaner
06:55 5. Gym membership
07:53 6. Specialty coffee
09:32 7. Subscriptions
– WHAT TO WATCH NEXT –
5 Things I No Longer Own as a Minimalist: youtu.be/-JezGmrUvuo
– 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.
