<prompt> Human: Hey guys, first off, I appreciate people in this subreddit that have helped me in the past year. I was about 6,000 in debt, which wasnt the main issue, the fact was I was basically living paycheck-to-paycheck on a 2,000 a month salary because of my senseless spending habits.What sparked this was a situation I was in a few months ago. A fire had started in the forrest behind my home while I was at work. My brother called me and said, The fire department is evacuating the neighborhood. What do you want from your room? the only things I asked him to grab was my 35mm film exposures, my computer hard drives, a stuffed animal I got when I was a child, and a painting given to me by my great grandfather. Fortunately the fire department contained the fire before anyone lost their homes. And it made me think alot about what kind of connection I have had with material things. The overall value of what I asked my brother to grab was maybe 200.The next week I went out and bought several clear tubs put everything in there I didnt need. Soon after I finally had the courage to sell, donate, or trash it all. After that, I started taking a serious interest in minimal lifestyle living. And honestly, at first I thought this was some weird movement that saves you a couple hundred bucks, but I cant tell you what its like spending 1000 a month and living comfy.I have paid off more than half of my credit card bill. I ended every single subscription I had, except for Amazon Prime student, thats a neat little trick I learned is enrolling at community colleges to get student discounts on pretty much anything. You dont even have to take classes, just pay the 25 enrollment fee.Its such a nice sensation of knowing that little bits of money arent being drawn out of my account every other day. I like coming home to a room that isnt cluttered anymore, I love looking at my bank account now, and challenging myself to see how little I can actually spend. I know its a little unfair considering I dont have to factor in paying rent, or a car payment, I managed to pay my car off 6 months ago and my condo was an inheritance from a family member. I am beyond grateful for this, otherwise I dont know how I would have managed to live with my awful habits. I think the minimalists has one of the easiest guides videos on the topic. Its definitely worth taking a look if youve always thought about it or wanted to learn more.I now have 300 items in my possession, I couldnt sacrifice my shoes and my clothes, thats my only vice. Otherwise Id be an owner of only 60 or so items. if any of you guys have any questions, I can do my best to help. Im still somewhat green to this all. Assistant: If youre not buying stuff, and you dont have rent or a car payment, what are you spending 1000 a month on? Human: Dumb shit. Stupid Ammounts of gas, clothes, and consumer goods I didnt really need. I bought 6 pairs of shoes in one month. that being said, I take care of all my shoes and keep a strong rotation.Main thing was just eating out all the time.  <response>: I was upset about having to buy three pairs of shoes black, brown, and sneakers after about five years... 