In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, we speak with author Julien Smith about perpetual dissatisfaction and the flinch that prevents us from freeing ourselves from the weight of possessions. Watch all 2 hours of episode 392 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
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Discussed in This Episode
- How do we appropriately reuse, repurpose, or recycle items to ensure they don’t simply become a problem for someone else?
- What are your perspectives regarding pride?
- How do I cultivate a passion for my current job so I’m not constantly searching for a new one?
- What are the distinctions between excitement and passion?
- What are your views on boredom?
- How do we balance our pursuit of a minimalist lifestyle with our existing responsibilities and obligations?
- What is “The Forge”?
- What value is there in discomfort?
- How do we discover and appreciate our true selves?
- What are your opinions regarding desires?
- How do we appropriately manage fear with our loved ones?
- Why does our society seem to have such an intense addiction to fear?
- What can I do to address my fear of failure?
- What are your thoughts regarding motivation?
- How do we deal with our daily fears?
- What are the two types of fears?
- How do we ensure our focus on personal development doesn’t become an obsession?
Minimal Maxims
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- Consumerism does not fill the void—it widens it.
- Intentional living is sustainable; deprivation is untenable.
- The fear of clinging is scarier than the fear of letting go.
- Our identities are shaped by the costumes we wear.
- People who are addicted to fear are addicted to the certainty it brings them.
- Falling and flying are the same thing 99% of the time.
- Courage doesn’t exist without fear.
- You don’t have to be fearless to fear less.
- Every fear is a byproduct of expectations.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Added Value: “Knee Deep”
- Book: Everything That Remains
- Book: Minimalist Rulebook
- Book: The Flinch
- Book: The Sedona Method
- Course: How to Write Better
- Course: Simplify Everything
- Patreon: The Minimalists
- Resources: The Minimalists
- Subscribe: The Minimalists
- Twitter: Julien Smith
- Website: Julien Smith
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