Podcast 361 | Stop Saying Yes

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In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, we talk about managing guilt and disappointment when saying “no.” Watch all two hours of episode 361 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

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Discussed in This Episode

  • How do I manage the guilt I feel when I must refuse the requests of others for my assistance?
  • Why is it so difficult to say “no” in the moment?
  • Is it selfish to expect adequate compensation for my time and expertise?
  • What practices have you found helpful for maintaining peace of mind despite the intermittent chaotic onslaught of OCD?
  • How do we remain fiercely intentional even when it’s not pleasurable?
  • How do we determine our ‘enough’?
  • How does misery exist in all relationships?
  • How do we become more diplomatic in our interpersonal communication?
  • How important is it to clarify our outcomes?
  • How do I appropriately manage the anger I feel toward the transgressions of others?
  • How can anger be productive?
  • How do we have a healthy dose of obsession and devotion in our lives?
  • How is capitalism misrepresented?
  • What are the three attributes of positive capitalism/voluntaryism?
  • Why do you consider “consult your doctor” cowardly advice?
  • Who have you found that supports not using sunscreen?
  • What is your perspective regarding introversion?
  • What has been your experience with unschooling?
  • How do we tactfully decline the requests of loved ones?

Minimal Maxims

Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.

  • To be happy, stop saying “yes” to the things that make you miserable.
  • What if your weakness was actually your superpower?
  • Letting go of desire also involves letting go of the desire to let go.
  • Misery and joy are preexisting conditions.
  • Feelings are better witnessed than displayed.
  • Mo’ expectations, mo’ emotions.
  • Radical inclusion requires complete acceptance.
  • Feelings are not to be conquered but engaged with imagination.

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