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8 refreshing insights about money and happiness from people who 'live tiny'

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8 refreshing insights about money and happiness from people who 'live tiny'

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"Living tiny" — whether in a van, houseboat, or 98-square-foot home on wheels — can save a lot on housing.

But a compact, minimalist lifestyle offers more than just substantial savings.

Here are a handful of refreshing insights about money, happiness, and life from van dwellers, tiny-home owners, and people living off the grid.

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Society's definition of luxury doesn't have to be your definition

Daniel Norris, MLB pitcher who lives in a 1978 Volkswagen camper during the off-season

"I grew up with a simple lifestyle, and I knew going into professional baseball that would be tested," Norris told GrindTV. "In my mind there's no need for luxury, or at least society's sense of the word. I consider my life luxurious — I live on a beach with an ocean-front view, hearty meals, and hot French-pressed coffee at my disposal. That's fancy, right?"

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Your material goods don't define your level of wealth

Brandon, lives in a 128-square-foot truck in Google's parking lot in the Bay Area

"I get the most enjoyment from self-improvement, and for me, that comes from books, exercise, and working on personal projects," he writes on his blog. "I wouldn't be any happier with a 50 inch television or a PlayStation 4, because those don't align with my goals for life. Being wealthy isn't a function of material, it's a function of contentedness."

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Having money is secondary to living the lifestyle you desire

Dan Timmerman, professional cyclist living off the grid in a cabin in rural New York with his wife, Sam

"The best thing is the direct access to nature, being able to do all the stuff we do," Timmerman tells Business Insider. "And the financial aspect. We're really comfortable financially. It really gives us a lot freedom. Like, if one of us wanted to start a business or something, and we had to invest in it, we'd have the freedom to do that because we don't have all the overhead where we live. That's secondary to just being able to live the lifestyle. But they are both big advantages."

See the rest of the story at Business Insider