In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, we speak with Rey Flemings, “concierge to the 1%,” about the problem with luxury goods, finding happiness in what we already have, and why people care too much about the size of their homes. Watch all 2 hours of episode 419 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
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Discussed in This Episode
- How do I find happiness in what I already have?
- Why do we obsess over the square footage of our homes?
- How can my partner and I resist the pressure to spend extravagantly on our wedding?
- Who are luxury brands actually targeting?
- Is showing off luxury goods a form of people-pleasing?
- Can luxury goods and high fashion be a form of artistic expression?
- Why is it appropriate for the Kardashians to talk about minimalism?
Minimal Maxims
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- Better things won’t make you a better person.
- It is possible to appreciate a thing without owning it.
- Square footage is not a measurement of well-being.
- Opulence inversely correlates with satisfaction.
- Disappointment is a mirror that doesn’t reflect reality.
- A simple life is the richest life.
- People-pleasing is not the path to abiding acceptance.
- Great art does not explain itself—it expresses truth.
- You can buy art with money, but you have to purchase creativity with your soul.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Article: The Man Who Knows What the World’s Richest People Want
- Book: The Once and Future King
- Documentary: Minimalism
- Instagram: @reyflemings
- Subscribe: The Minimalists’ Newsletter
- Website: Myria.us
- Website: SundaySymposium.com
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