Comments on: Live Rich!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:12:39 +0000

Sounds good, theoretically. But there is a real world. What if the day comes when he or his family member, or his friend needs some medical operation (nobody lives 4ever) and the fisherman does not afford to pay for it?

If somebody dies because of the lack of money – is it true prosperity?

Let’s imagine a fisherman in Botswana, Africa. Life expectancy there – 33,9 years. May be fishermen there are really happy, but I would not be happy, if I would know that I (and my family) would live twice longer, if we have had enough money…

By: Afriditi

Afriditi — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:48:07 +0000

insert 8 in place of 2. I think I minimalised on my left side of the brain.

By: Afriditi

Afriditi — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:45:23 +0000

Not disturbed at all. Being a minimalist doesn’t mean you don’t want the buldging wallet, 9 digit bank balance and the choice to purchase WHATEVER you want. It simply means not having crap around you. The guy described by Randy appears to have taken it a lot further as stated by another reader, possibly because he is travelling.

I have 2 cars instead of 10 that we could afford because they would take up too much of the backyard and that means 2 extra cars to clean and maintain. Get me? Removing 2 cars, means less work but when I get the urge for a new car, I sell one and upgrade. Being a minimalist is enjoying and savouring each experience. Well that’s my take on minimalist living and I love it.

By: Afriditi

Afriditi — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:34:09 +0000

Elly and Anne, Your comments really resonated with me. I’ve been getting messages /signs everywhere to meditate…but I’m not sure how. Do you just do mantra’s, think of nothing, visualize something that uplifts you…PLEASE do share. afro_gab@yahoo.com.au

By: Aly Piper

Aly Piper — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:57:14 +0000

HI Randy,
I know I coudn’t live in the trend of minimalism, nor the monestry, I am all for living the life of the rich and having whatever my heart desires, and the freedom and choice of whatever money can buy, I wil be able to help others and donate to whatever wildlife and endangered species I want to, by supporting breeding programs amoung other things. My hubby and myself are not there yet, but we are working on it and bit by bit more things are manifesting themselves in that direction for us,
one day we would both like to meet you in person, maybe somewhere while relaxing in the bahamas.
Many thanks to you, you seem to send the right stuff at the right time, giving inspiration to so many.
With that I send you love and light. Take care and never stop living the good life.

By: How Important is Money? :: Randy Gage

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By: Tom Mrak

Tom Mrak — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:23:24 +0000

Randy and co.,

I think the whole trend towards minimalism is an offshoot of the current economic circumstances. People feel some guilt about owning things/doing well. There is a well-known Internet marketer who, although he provides a lot of training material,

Sadly, many people in the location independent movement have fallen prey to this. While I certainly admire their techniques, and their visions, it is obvious they are infected with negative memes. I fear that even my own blog is infected with, and spreading some of them.

If minimalism makes someone happy, more power to them, but like Randy, I want some material things in my life.

Dorothy- you and I want the same things. I want the freedom to live well.

By: Mark Hibbitts

Mark Hibbitts — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:15:44 +0000

I know one thing. I’ve just added a ‘key draw for my sports cars’ to my list….

By: Dorothy

Dorothy — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:12:49 +0000

Rich to me is writing a check to pay anything I want; pay for a home and fave car in cash. Dress, eat and travel like I want; being able to pay for top notch health care and have the energy to enjoy my loved ones like Randy talks about in the blog.

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:25:44 +0000

Thanks God for that. I checked in last night and was amazed. I thought I’d crossed into an alternate universe or something. But then I didn’t have the balls to comment. :-(