Podcast 396 | The False Self

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In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, we talk about identity clutter and what to do when your family won’t try minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 396 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

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Discussed in This Episode

  • How can I decouple my identity from my career?
  • How can I recover from losing a key part of my identity?
  • How can a college student live minimally?
  • How do you declutter emotional resentment?
  • How can one apply minimalism to hobbies that require a lot of equipment?
  • How do you keep multipurpose spaces organized?
  • How can I get my family to try minimalism?
  • How can we balance authenticity with “faking it until we make it”?
  • Does Joshua feel his identity dissolve when he’s writing?
  • How can one live joyfully in a place that doesn’t fit their aesthetic preferences?
  • What are The Minimalists’ thoughts on “teamwork culture”?

Minimal Maxims

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

  • Our identities are shaped by the stories we tell ourselves.
  • Every identity is false because the ego is the false self.
  • Everyone wants to be special just like everyone else.
  • There are infinite paths to your destination. 
  • A simple life is the default human state.
  • Resentment is a consequence of clinging to the way you wish things were.
  • Limiting beliefs are the most dangerous form of identity clutter.
  • The process is only as compelling as its benefits.
  • Expectations are the bedrock for disappointment.

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