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John Carter's avatar

I can relate to this. I just terminated a four year living arrangement, which is the longest I've stayed in one place for a very long time. During that time I accumulated an apartment full of furniture, all of which I had to get rid of. It was a ridiculous hassle - in the end, I ended up giving it away for free, mostly on the day I left. On the other hand, now that I've sloughed off all of my personal possessions, I'm free to go where I will.

The things you own really do end up owning you.

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Spencer Pugh's avatar

Wow. You all are extreme! But I love the discussion and the nomadic lifestyle for those able to do it!

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John Carter's avatar

It wasn't really a choice. Contract ended, no more job, no more income, couldn't afford the apartment anymore. But, I can afford to live for quite a while in a second-world/developing country.

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Karen's avatar

‘“I’m an unemployable and dysfunctional man-child surviving on welfare. It’s a complete mystery to me as to why I own nothing and have no relationships with other humans.

Please subscribe to my substack for more fascinating and insightful articles like this one.”

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Spencer Pugh's avatar

Ah, but he's building an audience of like-minded cynics, isn't he? ;)

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Pete's avatar

Well, he's building an audience of like-minded angry racist White Grieving unemployed anti-vax conspiracy-theorizing incels. I'm not sure "cynic" is the most informative adjective to describe his target audience.

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Spencer Pugh's avatar

Woah!!!

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sf's avatar

Did you tell mother?

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cutter's avatar

This concept is entirely foreign to any musician.

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Spencer Pugh's avatar

I'm a musician! I own one guitar and it does everything I need it to :D

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Ross's avatar

I often feel I have too many positions that I use as an excuse to stay put, and wonder what it’d be like to get rid of it all and not be sedentary. I love the idea of not having to feel responsible for stuff, but I do like the discipline I’ve developed because I have visualized a life I want to build and started building. Hard to say which is best.

Also very cool with the guest writing, I love that idea, may have to reach out to him one day!

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Spencer Pugh's avatar

Yeah man! I think this lifestyle could definitely fit the vibe of your new channel as well!

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Ross's avatar

Wife might have a different opinion

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Spencer Pugh's avatar

Lol

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