Video: "Overrated Virtues" (Patreon)
Content
Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss how to identify and overcome negativity, and they answer the following questions:
What are the least valuable virtues? (00:41)
What is the difference between transparent and open? (01:53)
Is it reasonable to refuse to wear a mask amid the pandemic? (06:18)
What is the difference between empathy and compassion? (12:10)
Can jealousy be useful? (22:33)
How is negativity a virtue? (24:38)
Are there any drawbacks with working from home? (32:55)
How do we clearly communicate parameters in a relationship? (52:07)
How do we gain indifference to others’ opinions of us? (56:38)
How would Marie Kondo deal with negativity? (1:01:56)
How do I tactfully handle a friend’s smothering attention? (1:03:23)
How do I positively let go of negative relationships? (1:05:26)
How do you prevent other people’s negativity from turning you negative? (1:13:42)
How do I find consistently positive people? (1:15:18)
LINKS
Article: Comedian’s Email Exchanges with Accusers
Article: The Long Unhappy History of Working from Home
Book: Against Empathy
Book: It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work
Book: Rework
Coffee: Bandit Coffee Co.
Community: Meetup.com
Essay: How to Understand Your Values
Essay: Meta-Considerate
Instagram: Jordan Moore
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Instagram: Jessica Williams
Podcast: Jason Fried
Podcast: Jamie Kilstein
Podcast: Negative People
Resources: The Minimalists
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Text: 937-202-4654
Tour: The Minimalists
MAXIMS
“You can establish a boundary without erecting a fence.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Compassion is more powerful than criticism.” —Ryan Nicodemus
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 243.