Maximal Ep. 442 | Rental Culture (Patreon)

The Minimalists speak with Lisa Ann about the benefits of renting clothes, homes, cars, books, tools, and more. They also talk about when it’s best to own a thing instead of renting it.

Discussed in this episode:

What should I do with my wardrobe if my style preferences constantly change? (2:19)

What’s one thing you’d rather rent than own? And what’s one thing you’d rather own than rent? (21:37)

How does letting go of things help people let go of resentment? (46:54)

How did Lisa Ann rent her dog? (49:01)

What are The Minimalists’ favorite brands of T-shirts? (53:30)

Is it considered cheating if my husband watches pornography? Should I leave him if he keeps watching? (59:06)

What am I doing wrong if I keep being ghosted? (1:25:26)

Would I experience more peace if I sold my house and just rented a home going forward? (1:58:31)

What’s JFM’s funniest Lisa Ann story? (2:04:02)

LINKS

Added Value: GOAT

Added Value: "We Still Don’t Trust You"

Book: Love People, Use Things

Book: Project 333

Book: The Life Back

Book: Minimalist Rulebook

Documentary: Minimalism

Home Tour: Bare Minima

Instagram: Lisa Ann

Podcast: Homeownership vs. Renting

Podcast: Clothing

Podcast: Porn Addiction

Podcast: Savage Lovecast

Tour: The Everything Tour

Website: Nuuly

MAXIMS

“Trendy” is an adjective that means “soon to go out of style.”

Ownership is an illusion. Everything is a rental.

Ownership is a burden whenever it gets in the way of a blessing. 

A brand name is not a substitute for confidence or personal style.

Complimentary differences ignite relationship passion; irreconcilable differences extinguish that passion. 

The present does not need to be constructed with bricks from the past.

If someone dislikes you, it says something about them; if everyone dislikes you, it says something about you.

Taboos exist only if you allow other people to hand them to you.

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