In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, The Minimalists are joined by comedian Jamie Kilstein to talk about quitting minimalism, saying “no” to birthday gifts, and more. Listen to all three hours of episode 353 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: patreon.com/theminimalists
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Discussed in This Episode
- What is your perspective regarding people quitting minimalism?
- Why do we often blame our problems on everything but ourselves?
- What is “new-convert syndrome”?
- What has helped you remain calm amid chaos?
- How effective is therapy in recovering from toxic relationships?
- How do we stop dwelling on former relationships?
- How do we best manage our time so we can focus on what’s truly important?
- What is “busyness”?
- How do we most effectively minimize and organize our photo collections?
- How do we tactfully refuse gifts?
- What are T.K.’s three options regarding gifts?
- What is the difference between natural desires and unnatural desires?
- Can we buy back our freedoms?
- What is “f-u minimalism”?
- Is stand-up comedy dying?
- What led Jamie to buy and return a Roomba?
Minimal Maxims
Joshua & Ryan’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.
- You don’t need to let go if there’s nothing to hold on to.
- You’ll find meaning when you stop looking for it.
- Extinguish the fire before rebuilding your house.
- Your priorities directly correspond with how you spend your time.
- Not buying a thing is letting go in advance.
- A relationship is not loving if it’s not honest.
- A gift is not a gift if you are not allowed to let it go.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Added Value: “Cindy’s Interlude”
- Book: Everything That Remains
- Book: Love People, Use Things
- Book: Minimalist Rulebook
- Essay: Delete 1,000 Photos in 11 Days
- Event: Sunday Symposium
- Patreon: The Minimalists
- Podcast: Funeral for Things
- Resources: The Minimalists
- Story: “The Lottery in Almería”
- Subscribe: The Minimalists
- Text: 937-202-4654
- Watch: Drew Michael
- Watch: Minimalism
- Watch: The Tree of Life
- Website: How to Write Better
- Website: Jamie Kilstein
- Website: Amanda Montell
- Website: The Bergamot
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