In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, we talk about the balance between holding on and letting go. Watch all 2 hours of episode 413 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
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Discussed in This Episode
- How can I let go of possessions my daughter doesn’t want me to let go of?
- Can digital music become clutter?
- Should I pay off my car loan or invest that money instead?
- How can I prepare RV living with three small children?
- What do The Minimalists think about the mobs that recently stormed high-end luxury stores in California?
- Why does Joshua still use Ziploc Bags?
- Why do The Minimalists use social media?
- Is each successive generation getting better at decluttering?
- How can we let go of the belief that we need to be perfect to do something?
- How can I let people know that we prefer to be gifted experiences rather than stuff for our daughter’s birthday?
- How was Ryan’s experience at Burning Man?
- Are podcasters who run ads scamming their audience?
- Is decluttering making us ashamed of our homes?
- What do we love about this Patron’s home in Bangalow, Australia?
Minimal Maxims
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- Holding on too long leads to clinging, but letting go too soon leads to falling.
- Clutter is contextual: if my treasures get in your way, they are clutter.
- Silence is more valuable than noise.
- If you have to finance it, you can’t afford it.
- It’s easier to enjoy the summer if you aren’t fretting about winter.
- A wrong thing done to an adversary is still wrong.
- Everything is negotiable if you’re willing to walk away.
- Simplicity is an experience, not a prescription.
- A liberated mindset is the greatest legacy.
- Letting go is contagious.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Added Value: Andy Grammer, “Expensive”
- Added Value: Messiah
- Article: Against Decluttering
- Book: 16 Rules for Living with Less
- Book: Everything That Remains
- Essay: Can We Have an Honest Conversation About Advertisements?
- Podcast: Hidden Clutter
- Podcast: Cluttercore
- Watch: How Was Burning Man?
- Website: RyanNicodemus.com
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