Podcast 394 | Simplify Everything

Pierre Van ZylMinimalism, Podcast

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In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, we talk about reducing digital clutter and whether “the cloud” is damaging the planet. Watch all 2 hours of episode 394 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

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Discussed in This Episode

  • How detrimental to the planet is our use of “cloud” storage?
  • What do you consider “adding value”?
  • How do we create environmental awareness without “doom and gloom”?
  • What are your opinions regarding first-class service options?
  • What is your definition of “consumerism”?
  • How do we deal with loved ones who don’t keep our shared spaces as neat and orderly as we’d like?
  • What does the acronym “TARA” represent?
  • How can spirituality help with addiction recovery?
  • Why do we get so attached to things, and how can we stop?
  • How do we relax and enjoy life without worrying about the next possible crisis?
  • What do you consider the differences between satisfaction and pleasure?
  • What is Jed McKenna’s thought experiment?
  • How do we donate books without guilt?
  • What can we do with old clothes that aren’t suitable for donation?
  • Why do we participate in so many pursuits that don’t truly matter to us, and why do we feel compelled to do so?
  • How do we help loved ones who are resistant to assistance?
  • What book would each of you recommend that you’ve found most impactful?
  • How do we deal with the urge to purchase new items based on aesthetics alone?

Minimal Maxims

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

  • Digital clutter accumulates whenever technology gets in the way of living.
  • Running on the hedonic treadmill does not take you as far as a simple walk.
  • Peace is located at the intersection of obsession and acceptance.
  • The path to misery is cobbled with addition; the path to peace is uncovered with subtraction.
  • To let go, you needn’t do anything, except stop clinging.
  • Good and bad emotions exist only in the cluttered head of the beholder.
  • To live with less, one must understand the difference between essential details and clutter
  • There is no honor in clinging to things that no longer add value to your life.
  • The most sustainable item is the one that is left on the shelf.
  • Perhaps your clutter is the solution to someone else’s problem.

Links Mentioned in This Episode

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Podcast 394 | Simplify Everything

Pierre Van ZylMinimalism, Podcast

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za

In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, we talk about reducing digital clutter and whether “the cloud” is damaging the planet. Watch all 2 hours of episode 394 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Subscribe

Apple · Spotify · Google · Soundcloud · MP3

Discussed in This Episode

  • How detrimental to the planet is our use of “cloud” storage?
  • What do you consider “adding value”?
  • How do we create environmental awareness without “doom and gloom”?
  • What are your opinions regarding first-class service options?
  • What is your definition of “consumerism”?
  • How do we deal with loved ones who don’t keep our shared spaces as neat and orderly as we’d like?
  • What does the acronym “TARA” represent?
  • How can spirituality help with addiction recovery?
  • Why do we get so attached to things, and how can we stop?
  • How do we relax and enjoy life without worrying about the next possible crisis?
  • What do you consider the differences between satisfaction and pleasure?
  • What is Jed McKenna’s thought experiment?
  • How do we donate books without guilt?
  • What can we do with old clothes that aren’t suitable for donation?
  • Why do we participate in so many pursuits that don’t truly matter to us, and why do we feel compelled to do so?
  • How do we help loved ones who are resistant to assistance?
  • What book would each of you recommend that you’ve found most impactful?
  • How do we deal with the urge to purchase new items based on aesthetics alone?

Minimal Maxims

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

  • Digital clutter accumulates whenever technology gets in the way of living.
  • Running on the hedonic treadmill does not take you as far as a simple walk.
  • Peace is located at the intersection of obsession and acceptance.
  • The path to misery is cobbled with addition; the path to peace is uncovered with subtraction.
  • To let go, you needn’t do anything, except stop clinging.
  • Good and bad emotions exist only in the cluttered head of the beholder.
  • To live with less, one must understand the difference between essential details and clutter
  • There is no honor in clinging to things that no longer add value to your life.
  • The most sustainable item is the one that is left on the shelf.
  • Perhaps your clutter is the solution to someone else’s problem.

Links Mentioned in This Episode

Follow Our Team

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