The Minimalists talk about the pros and cons of extreme minimalism, when simple living goes too far, so-called “sad” items, and much more.
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Discussed in This Episode
- Why does extreme minimalism make me feel empty?
- How minimal is too minimal?
- Right Here, Right Now: Savi D’s skate videos and Sunday Symposium in Ventura.
- Listener Tip: Taking less so I can give more.
- Why do I procrastinate, even though it negatively affects me and my family?
- Should I try to rekindle my friendship with my former best friend?
- What are “sad items,” and why is Ikea hell on earth?
- Talkaboutable: We didn’t sign up for the algorithm.
- Sucky Ad: Maybe the worst product placement we’ve ever seen.
- Added Value: Joshua’s favorite hip-hop album of the year so far.
Minimal Maxims
Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.
- Empty space is better when it feels more spacious than empty.
- Minimalism is the amplification of spaciousness.
- Less is only best when it fuels your quest.
- Too much is never enough.
- Minimalism becomes too much when it gets in the way.
- Procrastination is an energized mind connected to a lifeless body.
- Awkwardness exposes our misaligned expectations.
- The status quo is difficult to let go.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Added Value: Hungry Flows
- Book: Love People, Use Things
- Counseling: Clutter Counseling
- Event: Sunday Symposium
- Instagram: Matt Savidakis
- Podcast: Necessary Endings
- Watch: Drunk Shopping
- Watch: Matt Savidakis ”Marty” Part
- Watch: Sucky Ad
- Watch: Talkaboutable
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