Podcast 364 | Inner Conflict

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In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, we speak with Wendy Smith, author of Both/And Thinking, about shortening cycles of inner conflict. Watch all two hours of episode 364 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

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Discussed in This Episode

  • Why did Wendy Smith write Both/And Thinking?
  • How do we better analyze and accept our shortcomings and failures?
  • What is “emotional ambivalence”?
  • How do we determine what jobs are the best fit for us?
  • How do we best manage our anxiety regarding current crises?
  • What are “rabbit holes, wrecking balls, and trench warfare”?
  • What is the false trade-off between big changes and small actions?
  • What is the difference between help and support?
  • What is “ecobricking”?
  • How do I make commitments and let go of my FOMO?
  • What is the “possibility of opportunity”?
  • What is problematic regarding absolute certainty?
  • How do I choose between a fulfilling job and a lucrative job?
  • How do we shift from “either-or thinking” to “both-and thinking”?
  • What is a “statement of vision”?
  • How do we avoid sacrificing passion for profit?
  • How do we tactfully manage rocky relationships with family and friends?
  • How do we commit to leaving an unfulfilling job?
  • What are “competence traps”?
  • What is the danger in participating in “retail therapy” as self-care?
  • What is the “Once a Month Rule”?
  • Why do we relentlessly search for contentment?

Minimal Maxims

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

  • Every ounce of inner conflict is self-inflicted.
  • Accepting discomfort is comforting.
  • There’s nothing to hold on to.
  • Wonder is a fire extinguisher for anxiety.
  • Dreams don’t come true—decisions do.
  • The closer you are to someone, the greater the chaos.
  • Compassion conceives connection.
  • You can let something go without throwing it away.

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