What I learned from getting rid of 99% of my stuff | Eagranie Yuh | TEDxHobart

In 2022, Eagranie Yuh moved halfway across the world with just one suitcase–and in the process, got rid of 99% of her stuff. In this talk, she shares the unexpected lesson she learned about how deeply connected our physical stuff is to our psychological stuff. Eagranie Yuh (ee-grah-nee yoo) is on her 13th career and counting, a journey that has taken her from music to chemistry, chocolate to journalism.

[alpinejonny]

I think the minimalist approach can be liberating, but I also think that there are a lot of people out there like me who have a lot of hobbies and a lot of associated gear/equipment/stuff to support those hobbies.

Yea I could get rid of 99% of my stuff, but that would also entail ditching 99% of my hobbies.

[daledevernon]

2019 - 2020 lost everything, today I can leave from wherever I'm living with my entire life packed in two suitcases within
30 minutes, very liberating.

[gorqutt]

What a polished speaker— she’s a shining example of how to do it right! 🎉❤ Former Toastmasters member here

[mssharirita]

❤ my dog had me realise how very little is needed in life to feel wholesome and still love life!

[MrsValSyharath]

Incredible. This may very well be one of the most significant paradigm shifts of my entire life. I am deeply grateful for your TedTalk Eagranie. Bravo!

[NDAsDontCoverIllegalActs]

As one who's necessarily had to downsize each time I moved cities, I've noticed the amount of money I've wasted replacing things I had prior, and wanted again. I also find myself thinking about irreplaceable items I've given away or left behind on occasion. Some like the ultra minimalist lifestyle. I don't.

But before you rent storage, do a cost analysis because after a certain point, you might as well buy everything new again as long as the items aren't sentimental or irreplaceable.

[danielwnorowski]

“Cut the strings, get rid of the things.” Freedom…

[grownfolksperspectives]

Very nicely done. Not only am I getting rid of stuff, literally, as I paused to listen to this I declare to the decree of the Lord, that I too will get to check off the list "TED speaker" as a lifelong aspiration. God, do Your thing! Great job again ~ Eagraine 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Very well done!

[CWalthallBrand]

My entire life fits in about 2.5 XL suitcases and has for years. It’s very liberating! Team minimalist✨

[Alexibawendi]

From $10K to $25k that's the minimum range of profit return every week I think it's not a bad one for me, now I have enough to pay bills and take care of my family

[abigailcross]

A couple of years ago, at the age of 43 (therefore old enough to have accumulated a lot of stuff), moved from a two bed house with a shed to a single room in a shared house. This forced me to get rid of a lot.
Three years later I have embraced to “say no to stuff” mentality and I really think before I buy things. I ask myself if I really need or love it. Will it become stuff or will it be a valuable possession?
I absolutely loved this talk and I highly recommend this way of living to anyone and everyone. We need much less than we think.

[momoneyy]

I love this presentation. I am a victim of collecting items and I have a hard time letting go of things. I’m learning I have to make room for the new me. Baby steps.

[Pierre-vnrh]

Très vrai! La vie matérielle nous encombre beaucoup. Il est important de faire le ménage dans nos affaires. Vivre simplement. La simplicité est vraiment la libération. ❤❤❤

[Samantha-vlly]

My room, specifically the table has a lot of old stuff of my sisters crafts. She was into DIY for years but time flies so fast and now she’s into something other than crafting. It’s me, holding back with those random things.
I did get rid of things months ago so I might try it tomorrow.

[fossaflute]

I did this in 2022. Me, my husband and 2 kids moved abroad with only 2 suitcases. All the stuff and our apartment were left in Russia. I think, forever

[kacichristian]

9:48 “It turns out, that getting rid of your stuff is really fun. It’s freeing. It is liberating.”
Not. My. Experience.
Speak for yourself, rather than using the second person to tell me that getting rid of MY stuff is “fun.”

[barbarabigelow]

I have a lot of stuff. Some of it is from emotional things and some is from having what I need to function like kitchen items, linens, clothing, food supplies and personal items, computer systems and related tools, hobby supplies, yard maintenance items, home repair tools, etc. I understood how eliminating emotional stuff can be freeing, but trashing perfectly good things I use regularly sounds wasteful and costly as I will need to buy new ones. I believe firmly in waste not, want not.

[acort]

As a practicing minimalist, I felt it when I look around for things to get rid off I'm disappointed that I still need those things, or at least I think I still need.

[lovelove]

I moved from San Francisco to New York City during 2009 recession with 2 suitcases… felt great and met my wife one year later in 2010.

I’m Still letting go of old things (i.e previous job items) I accumulated from 2009 - 2024.

[alexostroumov]

I actually did it. When the war started i left my home, my car, my job, everything. I had just small bag, not suitcase and 2 k.dollars. i really started my life from zero. New contry, no language, no money, no skills. So it's not a fantasy its a real life.