The Minimalists talk about letting go of things that are a reminder of a painful past, everyday essentials, joybaiting instead of ragebating, several things professional organizers say we should let go of this fall, and more.
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Discussed in This Episode
- How do I let go of old digital content—such as photos, contacts, and social media friends—that remind me of a painful past?
- What if I regret getting rid of something?
- What’s something from your past that’s getting in the way of your present?
- Right Here, Right Now: Simplify Everything and Friday afternoon Zoom calls with The Minimalists.
- Listener Tip: How to manage laundry for six people.
- What everyday essentials do you keep in your pockets and bags?
- How do I differentiate between useful resources and just-in-case items?
- Do we really have individual choices when most of our options are manufactured by corporations?
- What are your thoughts on Martin Luther King Jr.’s comments in his speech “Where Do We Go from Here?”
- Added Value: A bonus song about the rearview.
- Talkaboutable: A video capturing genuine joy.
- Talkaboutable: Comparison is the thief of contentment.
- More About Less: 7 Things Pro Organizers Say You Should Declutter This Fall.
- Added Value: A nostalgia-inducing R&B hit from The Biebs.
Minimal Maxims
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- The pains of the past keep us from the peace of the present.
- Clinging to the past is a recipe for regret.
- It’s easiest to trip on the steps you never climbed.
- The rearview mirror is a terrible guide.
- You need less when you’re willing to question the usefulness of everything.
- You don’t need a permission slip to let go. (Or to hold on.)
- Constraints are the soul of creativity.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Added Value: “Berth”
- Added Value: “SPEED DEMON”
- Article: More About Less
- Counseling: Clutter Counseling
- Course: Simplify Everything
- Event: FAMZ
- Podcast: Half-Dirty Clothes
- Podcast: Nonsense
- Podcast: The Pain of Clinging
- Resource: Minimalist Rulebook
- Watch: Minimalism Full Documentary
- Watch: Talkaboutable #1
- Watch: Talkaboutable #2
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