The Minimalists are reassessing guilty pleasures, reducing triggers that cause unnecessary pain, exploring annoying gifts, and much more.
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Discussed in This Episode
- How do I let go of guilt after I buy something that doesn’t align with my values?
- What’s one thing you feel guilty about having purchased?
- Right Here, Right Now: Tour updates and T.K.’s birthday.
- Listener Tip: A handful of wellness tips.
- What is the most helpful minimalist sleep routine?
- What should I do if I’m forced to hold on to just-in-case items that are driving me crazy?
- How can we thoughtfully contribute to others when they don’t want physical gifts?
- Talkaboutable: Why we have so much junk.
- Talkaboutable: Convenience is a scam.
- Sucky Ad: Donating our YouTube plaque.
- More About Less: The “One Tote, One Day” decluttering method.
- Added Value: An introspective song about letting go of the good times.
Minimal Maxims
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- Guilt is a signpost that shows you where your actions are misaligned with your values.
- If your values are handed to you, they aren’t your values.
- A bad purchase is just tuition for a better decision.
- Consumption is not the problem; consumerism is the problem.
- “Just in case” are the three most dangerous words in the English language.
- An obligatory gift is a voluntary curse.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Added Value: “Good Old Days”
- Event: Sunday Symposium
- JFM Sleep Hack: Sleep Mask
- JFM Sleep Hack: Sobakawa Pillow
- Listener Tip: Feingold Diet
- More About Less: Does the “One Tote, One Day” decluttering method work?
- Podcast: Grounding
- Resource: Minimalist Rulebook
- Resource: Values Worksheet
- Watch: Chase Hughes Video
- Watch: Less is Now
- Watch: Talkaboutable #1
- Watch: Talkaboutable #2
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- Ryan Nicodemus
- T.K. Coleman
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- Matt Savidakis
- Shawn Mihalik
- Jeff Sarris
- Dave LaTulippe
- Jordan Know Moore
- Cat Remaks
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