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In this episode of The Minimalists Podcast, Joshua & Ryan talk about friends, partners, coworkers, acquaintances, and other types of relationships, and they answer the following questions:
- When you adopted minimalism, did you struggle to find people who shared your newfound values and beliefs?
- How do I minimize my friends to the few that actually add value to my life without offending anyone?
- What’s the value of having acquaintances who are responsible with their money?
- How can I turn valued acquaintances into cherished friends?
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Joshua & Ryan’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.
- “Responsibility is contagious.�
- “Your friends reflect you, and you reflect them.�
- “You get more when you give more.�
- “The more values and beliefs two people share, the more fruitful the relationship.�
- “Acknowledge small losses now so you’re not forced to address huge losses later.�
Mentioned in This Episode
- Tour: Simply Southern
- Patreon: The Minimalists
- Bag: Pakt One
- Added Value: Daytona
- Added Value: Evil Genius
- Added Value: Halt and Catch Fire
- Added Value: Run to Waters
- Book: Essential
- Book: Everything That Remains
- Book: Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life
- Essay: Please Masturbate in Your Own Room
- Essay: Small Losses
- Health: MetroMD
- Instagram: Josh Janssen
- Instagram: Podcast Shawn
- Instagram: The Minimalists
- Instagram: Jessica Williams
- Listen: Canyon City
- Meetup: Meetup.com
- Meetup: Minimalist.org
- Newsletter: The Minimalists
- Podcast: School
- Podcast: The Daily Talk Show
- Podcast: We the People Live
- Support: The Minimalists
- Twitter: Ella Sandwich
- Twitter: Jason Zook
- Watch: Matt D’Avella
- Watch: Minimalism Documentary
- Website: Matt D’Avella
- Website: Chris D’Elia
- Website: Nate Green
- Website: Minimal Maxims
- Website: Minimal Wellness
- Website: Podcast Shawn
- Website: Jason Zook
- Workshop: How to Write Better
- YouTube: Livingroom Conversations
- YouTube: The Minimalists
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