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In this episode of The Minimalists Podcast, Joshua & Ryan talk about donating, selling, recycling, reusing, and trashing their excess stuff, and they answer the following questions:
- How do I determine what items I should donate and what items I should sell?
- Will friends appreciate me gifting them my unwanted belongings, or will they be offended?
- What should I do with items that are missing pieces, e.g., board games, rather than just throwing them away?
- How do I determine what is the best use of my time and energy between recycling, selling, and trashing?
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Joshua & Ryan’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.
- “The best way to declutter is to avoid new clutter before it enters your home.�
- “Holding on to something incomplete will make you feel exactly that—incomplete.�
- “You will be more complete without the incomplete objects in your life.�
- “When getting rid of old possessions, sell whenever it makes sense. If you can’t sell in seven days, donate immediately. If you can’t donate, recycle. If you can’t recycle, trash it.�
- “There’s an official rulebook for minimalism—and you’re the author of your own book.�
Mentioned in This Episode
- Patreon: The Minimalists
- Added Value: Barry
- Added Value: Bloom Troye Sivan
- Book: Essential
- Book: Everything That Remains
- Book: Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life
- Book: My Exile Lifestyle
- Contribute: Donation Town
- Contribute: Dress for Success
- Contribute: Gem City Market
- Contribute: Goodwill
- Essay: 1-in-10-out Rule
- Essay: 20 Dollars, 20 Minutes
- Essay: 90/90 Minimalism Rule
- Essay: A Solution to Stalled
- Essay: Delete 1,000 Photos in 11 Days
- Essay: How to Throw a Breakup Party
- Essay: Photo-Scanning Party
- Essay: The 30/30 Rule
- Essay: The Rule of Two
- Instagram: Podcast Shawn
- Instagram: Jessica Williams
- Listen: “Bloom� Troye Sivan
- Listen: Blue Neighbourhood Troye Sivan
- Podcast: City
- Subscribe: The Minimalists
- Support: The Minimalists
- Tour: Colin Wright
- Watch: Matt D’Avella
- Watch: Glengarry Glen Ross
- Watch: Left Behind America
- Watch: Minimalism Documentary
- Website: Craigslist
- Website: eBay
- Website: Minimal Maxims
- Website: Minimal Wellness
- Website: Jordan Moore
- Website: Poshmark
- YouTube: A Meaningful Life
- YouTube: Livingroom Conversations
- YouTube: The Minimalists
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