15 Things I Don’t Buy Anymore (Minimalism & Saving Money)

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I realize that I am probably more frugal than I think. I don't own a car, I bicycle everywhere (occassionally I take the train/buss), I don't have any subscription services. In terms of clothes I only buy what I need and each garnment will have the following lifecycle: during parties or at work > casual clothing when hanging out with friends/family > home clothing > sleeping wear > cleaning cloths/rags or recycling. Some of my clothes are 24 years old, and they have just now been downgraded to sleeping wear. Many at my age want to live in big houses, I chose to live in a studio apartment here in Sweden. Total monthly spending for me is <500$. I can basically earn my monthly upkeep with ~14 hours of work. There's no stress, and it allows me to me to follow my passions as well as being present with my close surroundings. Nowadays there's time for contemplation and introspective thoughts, I have been able to become a more compassionate human in the process. For me it's not about getting rich, it's about gaining freedom, and being able to live my life on my own terms.

I am supportive of buying used furniture except couches or mattresses. I’ve heard too many bedbug horror stories.

There are two things I spend on. I also spend on glasses for the same reasons. I also do not buy cheap shoes. My job requires professional dress. Life is too short for uncomfortable, painful shoes.

I had always worn cheap glasses and a few months ago bought expensive eyeglasses. What a huge difference! I will never repurchase cheap ones.

i fully agree with the "new phones" point. my phone model is over 5 years old now and i still plan on keeping it until it stops functioning or breaks. people never understand when i tell them it's servicing me just fine and it's still as enjoyable as day 1. they always try to convince me of "reasons" to upgrade, like "slowdown" (no, it still works just as fast as day 1), "apps not working anymore (no, i can still download all the apps i need and haven't ran into 1 app i couldn't yet), or "degraded battery life" (no, i still have all day battery. sure, it's not as good as day 1 but it's like 90% of what it was on day 1)

Totally agree about food delivery! It's ridiculous not to go pick up your own food, let alone pay the extra fees.

Getting rid of used oil is not easy in our area, so the drive through oil change places (with a coupon) work out to be a negligible price difference and a way better deal from the driving around and frustration levels

Fully agree.. Infact you don’t even have to buy used phones - I bought a iPhone 11 when the 13 came out - and it was a brand new one which cost me just half. Dealers want to push old model stocks off their shelf ASAP. This has been my policy always with phones. ❤

“I don’t want some weird mechanic touching my car.”🤣🤣🤣🤣

My dad taught me how to do an oil change when I was 15. Then I worked out how to do brake pads, then spark plugs, wires, carb overhauls, then engine overhauls. Then I learn to paint cars. There is not much I cannot do to a car, it is not that hard.

Don Agustin, love your videos. The short clip showing you from behind as you were squatting reveals medial collapse of the left knee (resulting in a slight outward flick of the heel). I'm a physical therapist and see this quite often. The medial collapse as you lowered means your left hip abductors (chiefly your TFL and glute medius muscles) are weak. That could lead to problems down the road. Just Google or YouTube "Hip abductors exercises." I'm sure you'll find plenty of exercises that will fix the problem. A little payback for all your great content. Keep it coming!

I love this video. Thank you Austin. I ordered the book. Can’t afford the therapy at the moment, but I might arrange something in future. Heading to Target to buy a pack of Tshirts. You’re very helpful I’ve got a lot of anxiety now. I love your gorgeous eyes, demeanor. I’m retiring right now, trying to minimalize everything. Appreciate your help. [Seattle, WA]

Living in a place where there’s lots of snow in the winter, I have found that Cross Country skiing is a fantastic relatively inexpensive outdoor activity. Sure, you CAN go all out and get expensive skate skis and buy a bunch of fancy equipment, however, a new pair of decent entry level Nordic skis with boots and poles are only around a few hundred dollars. I even found an older (still in great shape) full set of gear for 45 bucks at a local thrift shop. A season pass for a WA state Sno-park is about 50 bucks. After that, you can XC ski for basically free!

I just discovered your channel. Great tips! Thanks!

I have a hard time convincing myself to buy anything, what I have still works.

Thank you for sharing all your advice! You have great energy! Not sure if you've addressed this yet but what's your take on apps such as ibotta, fetch, ratkuten, honey, gas buddy, etc?

Great contact, as always! 🥰

I have a feeling that the people who would benefit most from your messages will not listen. That's fine, because you are helping the people who deserve it.

Really insightful your videos and inspiring and very effective!🙏🙏