23 Small Things You Should Buy

About this video

McGoff presents 21 small, compact items that he argues enhance daily life and align with his philosophy of minimalism and intentional living. The video covers everyday carry essentials, personal care items, and tools that McGoff recommends for their functionality, portability, and quality, with a focus on items that reduce the need to rely on smartphones.

Key takeaways

• McGoff argues that smaller versions of common items often perform just as well as larger alternatives while taking up significantly less space in pockets, bags, and homes
• McGoff recommends choosing single-use devices and tools over smartphone alternatives to minimize digital distractions and dependency on phone batteries
• McGoff values durability, affordability, and intentional purchasing—he emphasizes not buying items just for the sake of consumption, but rather selecting quality pieces that serve a genuine purpose

Episode details: published February 21, 2025 · 1.5M views · 13:32 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brock McGoff’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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