Podcast Ep. 518 | All Black Everything

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The Minimalists speak with philosopher Peter Rollins about why minimalists often wear black clothes, a few examples of emotional decluttering, the concept of “dopamine dressing,” some tips for reducing social media scrolling, eight things Joshua’s favorite writer tried to warn us about, and more.

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Discussed in This Episode

  • What is an example of emotional decluttering?
  • What’s wrong with wearing all black?
  • Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalists’ 15th birthday and the final Sunday Symposium–for now.
  • Listener Tip: A unique way to reduce scrolling.
  • How often does a minimalist change underwear?
  • How can I make letting go feel more effortless?
  • Should I cut my friend off if her behavior gets in the way of my peace?
  • Talkaboutable: This behavior is unacceptable.
  • Talkaboutable: What would you do if your kids ordered $3,000 of stuff from Amazon?
  • More About Less: Eight Things David Foster Wallace Tried to Warn Us About
  • Added Value: Simple acoustic guitar beneath stunning lyrics.

Minimal Maxims

Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.

  • Minimalism is an eraser for distractions.
  • The right outfit is the one that tells the truth about your values.
  • If you dress in all black, people can still find the color in your personality.
  • With the gift of perspective, a past weakness becomes a present superpower.
  • If you’re asking the question, there’s a good chance you already know the answer.
  • Beer buddies aren’t always battle brothers.
  • Going to bed early is the same thing as sleeping in.

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