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The Minimalists talk about the difference between minimalism and renunciation, and they explore the unforeseen downsides of renouncing things.
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Discussed in This Episode
- What’s the best way to avoid purchasing things that will soon be junk?
- What topping should never go on pizza?
- Listener tip: Make your phone more boring to make it more useful.
- When is it appropriate for someone to start calling themselves a minimalist?
- How do The Minimalists take criticism so well?
- How can you be an informed citizen if you’re overwhelmed by news media?
- Talkaboutable: Cringey advice that is actually useful.
- Talkaboutable: Christopher Walken doesn’t use modern technology.
- More About Less: Youth and What Happens When It’s Gone
- Added Value: CN Tower
Minimal Maxims
Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.
- You are forever defied by the things you renounce.
- Never choose an ingredient that makes you regret the first bite.
- Every should is a new bar in your ever-expanding prison compound.
- Your technology is useless if it’s using you.
- The verb is more interesting than the noun.
- Judgment is a mirror that reflects the insecurity of the judge.
- Recognize what matters, but act where you have power.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Added Value: “CN Tower”
- Article: “Youth and What Happens When It’s Gone”
- Book: Atomic Habits
- Book: Essential
- Book: Love People, Use Things
- Course: How to Write Better
- Essay: “Counting Material Possessions”
- Event: Simplehaven
- Event: Sunday Symposium
- Instagram: Oprah Daily
- Podcast: Closet Clutter
- Podcast: Lights On
- Podcast: Living Room Clutter
- Website: Professor Shawn
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