Podcast Ep. 504 | The Little Things

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In this solo episode, Joshua talks about disagreeing about the little things at home, his new rule for online shopping, a few stupid things he’s purchased that he’ll never buy again, and much more.

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Discussed in This Episode

  • Why do my minimalist spouse and I keep arguing about the little things?
  • Talkaboutable: The Amazon Shopping Rule.
  • Talkaboutable: Three stupid things I’ve purchased that I’ll never buy again.
  • Right Here, Right Now: A return to video, a new perk for Patrons, and Minimalism turns two.
  • Listener Tip: Surprising things that dirty your clothes.
  • Should I keep these clothes if they don’t fit anymore?
  • Does a minimalist get a prenuptial agreement before getting married?
  • What are the unforeseen costs of underthinking?
  • Talkaboutable: You need to be bored.
  • How does having kids—or not having kids—affect the experience of aging?
  • Talkaboutable: Hurt Feel Good.
  • Sucky Ad: Congratulations to the “winners.”
  • More About Less: Shopaholics are trying the ’30/30 Rule’ to spend less, and it’s working like magic.
  • Added Value: Joshua’s new favorite movie, plus a scathing lyrical indictment of our glowing screens.

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 monster was once a baby monster.
  • An expensive thing you are not going to use is by definition a stupid purchase.
  • If you wouldn’t buy it again, then you needn’t hold on to it.
  • Your values are not your values if they are blindly acquired.
  • Wisdom gets stuck in the cogs of the information machine.
  • When in doubt, opt out.

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