In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, we talk about managing guilt and disappointment when saying “no.” Watch all two hours of episode 361 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
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Discussed in This Episode
- How do I manage the guilt I feel when I must refuse the requests of others for my assistance?
- Why is it so difficult to say “no” in the moment?
- Is it selfish to expect adequate compensation for my time and expertise?
- What practices have you found helpful for maintaining peace of mind despite the intermittent chaotic onslaught of OCD?
- How do we remain fiercely intentional even when it’s not pleasurable?
- How do we determine our ‘enough’?
- How does misery exist in all relationships?
- How do we become more diplomatic in our interpersonal communication?
- How important is it to clarify our outcomes?
- How do I appropriately manage the anger I feel toward the transgressions of others?
- How can anger be productive?
- How do we have a healthy dose of obsession and devotion in our lives?
- How is capitalism misrepresented?
- What are the three attributes of positive capitalism/voluntaryism?
- Why do you consider “consult your doctor” cowardly advice?
- Who have you found that supports not using sunscreen?
- What is your perspective regarding introversion?
- What has been your experience with unschooling?
- How do we tactfully decline the requests of loved ones?
Minimal Maxims
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- To be happy, stop saying “yes” to the things that make you miserable.
- What if your weakness was actually your superpower?
- Letting go of desire also involves letting go of the desire to let go.
- Misery and joy are preexisting conditions.
- Feelings are better witnessed than displayed.
- Mo’ expectations, mo’ emotions.
- Radical inclusion requires complete acceptance.
- Feelings are not to be conquered but engaged with imagination.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Added Value: “Waving a White Flag”
- App: Neurocycle
- App: Reading Eggs
- Book: Anything You Want
- Book: Everything That Remains
- Book: Hell Yeah or No
- Book: Love People, Use Things
- Book: The Pale King
- Decor: Girard Environmental Enrichment Panels
- Essay: Food Is Not Entertainment
- Event: Sunday Symposium
- Instagram: Humans of Capitalism
- Patreon: The Minimalists
- Podcast: Angry
- Podcast: How to Write Better
- Resources: The Minimalists
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- Twitter: Sam Parr
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