The New Normal

Have you ever bought something expecting it to significantly improve your life? For a short time it might. But eventually you get used to the thing - it becomes the new normal.

In this video I talk about hedonic adaption (or the hedonic treadmill) & how a rise in money or buying a new car won't bring long-lasting happiness.

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Thanks for watching!

[tracylandu]

You're an excellent storyteller Matt.

[JensUhlmannOfficial]

Also I just find it interesting how you keep your balance between the minimalist lifestyle and having a decent collection of expensive tech. I would love to see a video about this kind of topic, like how you decide whether a gadget is worth for you to buy (for personal or professional use). I hope this makes sense to you

[disney.daze.]

Your doc Minimalism will always be my fave but when it comes to visuals, I love your small videos like these. The coloring, music, visual style, cutting...and your personality and unique voice really comes through. Look forward to more!!!

[lindatait]

We still love our 20 year old Dualit toaster! It was ridiculously expensive for a toaster but is still looking good and toasting up a storm. But it’s the only thing we still have from back then, TVs and music systems have come and gone, designer clothes have been donated as they lost the thrill. The simplified version of me (my husband still loves him some tech!) is happier and more free. But I still love our toaster 🍞

[ethanmerrill]

I like your style. it seems more podcast inspired than obnoxious vlogger.

[EleanorJiang]

The only person who uses the teal and orange look on point

[Graham-Christian]

Freaking love your content. Sad not more people see it!

[JL-jifi]

You are an inspiration. I've never been materialistic but you go beyond that.

[happydays]

This what I feel about everything in my life unfortunately and this video makes it clear I need help it ruin my life. I always wait for better house to be happy better body to be satisfied better everything that is why I am miserable most of my life.

[SilvioFYT]

Nice video produced videos from Matt D'Avella are becoming the new normal :D

[Kishandarji]

Wow I was just browsing for something to watch while I ate, but this hit me on a deep, philosophical level. Well done, sir.

[jasminewang]

That's exactly what I feel and I was not happy. After reading and watching so many minimalism journal and videos, including your documentary, I finally realize what is most important to me in my life, and that will provide true happiness to me. Thank you

[minimalistmomo]

Thank u matt. I will use this youtube video to show a presentation here in my place cebu philippines. I founded the cebu minimalist society here as well as cebu zen meditation group. I will love to share your videos to them. Thank u. May u be well and happy.

[JensUhlmannOfficial]

I just recently discovered your channel. I've seen videos from the minimalists before and I've watched your entire making of series of your documentation. I absolutely love your videos, they are so incredibly well made, your story telling, your voice, your unbelievable awesome colour grading (seriously, it's so awesome I could watch this toaster in your kitchen all day).
Also I just agree with your thoughts and experiences in minimalism. It is such an easy and basic but so important message in the modern world of consumption and maximalism.
Keep up the great work!

[ArtaWorks]

What makes me happy is trying new things - getting into new hobbies, while only few remain for longer period. That counts as a lifestyle right?

[mannabee]

I love to paint. The best time is in natural morning light. Watercolor takes time, it is meditative. I want to let the painting tell me when it is finished, so i want to be able to focus.
I got a beautiful desk for christmas last year as a space to paint. My watercolor painting is still sitting there, less than half finished, waiting for the perfect moment that just doesnt come. I love to paint, but i dont.

[gtziouv]

You're describing the purpose of life in such a simplified easy to understand way congrats!

[ManjunathSharma]

My grandfather would say, contentment is wealth. No matter what you have if you are happy thats wealth.. life explained in simple words.
I live in India as a pediatrician. I make money as much as a American does and i spend as much as Indian does.
Minimalist life is abundance. I literally adore your channel. Please keep up the good work.

[SuperHappyFunBonny]

I bought a new phone the other day, because mine was having serious issues with battery overheating. And... I downgraded from what I had. never been happier. I can text and call with it. my fitness app is on there my bleutooth works for hand free calls. and that's it... that's all I need

[fitefeed]

Well I just spent my first day of social media purging (except YouTube) glued to my phone watching every damn video Matt has made. What a fucking INSPIRATION!