Why do we buy stuff we don’t need in the first place? While unhealthy motivations may compel us to acquire and consume, we are not entirely to blame. --- Recent videos: 10 Simple Steps to Make the Most of Every Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwTn3abCmqI How The Convenience Fallacy Contributes to Clutter in Our Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exm90lOFSwU --- Most popular videos: 3 Things to Buy to be Happier, According to Science https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p_sqQHdvcE Top 10 Things to Declutter Right Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNF6KQR_NGg --- You can read more tips in my newest book, Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/books/ Read hundreds of articles on decluttering and owning less on the Becoming Minimalist blog. --- Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:43 Why do we buy more than we need? 1:47 The beginning of modern consumerism 4:29 7 steps to avoid falling for their tactics. 4:55 1. Recognize the selfish motivations. 5:06 2. Notice the manipulation. 5:38 3. Remember that happiness cannot be purchased. 6:02 4. Respect the finite nature of our lives. 6:17 5. Buy things for usefulness not status. 6:40 6. Remember there are greater pursuits in life. 7:00 7. Ground your mind. 7:16 Final Thoughts.