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"Living Hands-Free"（Explained by Minimalist Shibu)
0) Overall Theme（Conclusion）
Minimalism is not about reducing possessions for its own sake.
It’s a way of life that removes the unnecessary in order to maximize comfort, freedom, and happiness, leaving only what truly matters.
1) Correcting a Common Misunderstandng: Minimalist is not Inconvenience
Common misconception: Fewer belongings = unhappy or inconvenient life
Claim: In reality, minimalists pursue comfort by eliminating waste.
Reason:When waste is reduced, you gain space—in your room, your time, your finances, and your mind.
2) Life Design ①：Small space x fewer possessions=more breathing room
Claim: A small, minimal living space actually creates more ease in daily life.
Human tendency:The more empty space we have, the more we want to fill it with things.
Example: The author lives in a 4.5-tatami-mat room with rent around ¥20,000.
With minimal furniture, the space feels more open, not less.Effect: Less cleaning, Fewer things accumulate, A lighter mental state
3) Life Design ②：Letting go of "Keeping Up Appearances" Frees up money
Claim: The desire for a bigger house or nicer car often includes vanity.
Reason:Consumption driven by others’ evaluations doesn’t bring lasting satisfaction.
Effect: Lower housing and fixed costs → freedom to spend money on what truly makes you happy.
4) How to Reduce Financial Anxiety: Know Your Minimum Living Cost
Claim: Simply knowing “how much I need to live each month” dramatically reduces anxiety.
Reason: Without a baseline, anxiety grows—even as income increases.
Effects：
A clear “this is enough” benchmark
Confidence when taking risks or going independent
5) Core Value: Health is the Most Important Asset
Claim: More than money or time, health is the foundation.
Reason: Without health, neither money nor time can be enjoyed.
Examples: Investing in mattresses, oral care, and other invisible health assets.
Effect: Avoids regret that comes from realizing—too late—that health was neglected
6) The Core of Minimalism: Not Minimization but Your Personal "Optimal Point"
Claim: Minimalists aren’t people who shrink everything.
Reason: What matters is not going below your personal minimum.
Example: A smartphone may be larger, because it’s used constantly—
that’s a rational, minimalist choice.Effect: Avoids extreme inconvenience and leads to a practical, balanced lifestyle.
7) Creating More Time: Build Systems that Eliminate What You Don't Want to Do
Claim:If you don’t want to do something, create a system that removes it.
Examples:Robot vacuums, washer-dryers, laundry services.
Calculation: 25 minutes of cleaning per day = 7.5 hours per month. Small daily tasks quietly consume life.
Effect: Time can be reinvested in things only you can do.
8) Rules for Shopping: One Premium Item x Comfort Principle
One-item luxury principle: One high-quality item is better than many cheap ones.
Comfort principle: Spend more on items you use daily and for long periods.
Reason: Cheap items cause dissatisfaction, replacements, and clutter.
Effect: Higher satisfaction, fewer possessions, better quality of life.
9) Information is the Exception: Consume Widely but Don't Swallow Blindly
Claim: Reduce physical items, but actively seek useful information.
Caution: Misinformation exists—always check who is speaking.
Practice: Curate SNS follows, customize information sources.
Effect: Less wasted time, higher-quality learning.
10) Minimalism as Decision Training: Clear Yes/No Choices
Claim: Be clear about what you like and what you don’t.
Reason: Keeping what you love requires letting go of everything else.
Effect:Even relationships become more aligned; people-pleasing stress decreases.
Summary (Key Takeaways)（この動画の結論リスト）
• Small space + fewer possessions = mental and life margin
• Knowing minimum living costs reduces financial anxiety
• Health is the most important asset—invest early
• Minimalism is about your optimal solution, not extremes
• Invest in tools that create time
• One premium item + comfort principle
• Absorb information, but verify independently
• Make choices clear—keep what you truly like
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Everyone looks like they're having so much fun in Bali〜〜〜
Today I left around 7 am to head to Yamanashi.
A quick stop at a drive-in on the way. (haha)
Then, after the session, it was on to the onsen!
Natural hot spring, free-flowing from the source！！！
and then・・
Horse sashimi rice bowl！！！
It was delicious〜〜〜
Today in the car I had a meeting about the upcoming movie！！！
Next time,
I’d love for you to listen to the story of the film “Yaruki no Switch.”I want to organize my thoughts by talking it through!
Also a meeting about the publishing school〜〜〜
Thank you very much!
Romi-san—it was wonderful meeting you at yesterday’s film.
Thank you too for sharing the Yamanashi info!
The illuminations at Roppongi Hills！！！
Thank you for today!
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