I was reading an interview on Murketing today with Brian, author of the blog, Buy-by-Brian. The night before his cross-country move from San Francisco to Chicago, Brian's moving truck was broken into and everything he owned (with the exception of his laptop and an overnight bag with a couple changes of clothes) was gone forever. This included his sketch books and portfolios (Brian makes his living as a graphic designer) and other irreplaceable items.
This was last August, and since then, Brian has documented every non-disposable item he purchases as he rebuilds his material life, along with a brief explanation of the product, its price and weather he considers it a want or a need.
The blog is very straightforward, but it documents a significant experience as Brian has a unique opportunity to honestly observe his relationship to his possessions and the psychology and relative necessity of "stuff".
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