"Every Day Is a Gift" (Patreon)

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss how we can more appropriately express our love and affection for one another with podcaster and Registered Dietitian Rebecca Shern, and they answer the following questions:

How do we be present? (08:14)

How do you define happiness? (10:11)

What do we really mean by “love”? (17:52)

What is the distinction between “like” and “love”? (18:45)

What is the problem with “love languages”? (23:18)

Why is most advice worthless? (27:28)

What is the root of “cancel culture”? (39:43)

What is the value of gratitude practice? (1:00:15)

How do you recommend I teach my eight-year-old daughter about quality versus quantity regarding gifts? (1:06:57)

How do I address loved ones that are upset when they realize I gave away a gift they gave to one of our children? (1:29:48)

Although I ask people to not bring gifts to my birthday party, how do I address their discomfort with showing up empty-handed? (1:38:03)

Is it fair to deny the people who consider gift-giving a love language the joy they get from giving gifts? (1:39:12)

How does one draw the line between living in the moment during celebrations with loved ones versus wanting to take photos and videos to capture memories of those moments? (1:41:35)

For all of you—what are your favorite gifts of those you’ve ever received? (1:47:35)

LINKS

Added Value: “To Love Forever”

Book: Essential

Book: Love People, Use Things

Book: Recapture the Rapture

Book: Stop Fixing Yourself

Book: Wanting

Coffee: Bandit Coffee Co.

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Instagram: Minimal Wellness

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Instagram: Jess Williams

Patreon: How to Love

Podcast: Birthday Gifts

Podcast: Hoarders

Podcast: How to Love

Podcast: Jennette McCurdy

Podcast: Wanting

Podcast: Jamie Wheal

Resources: The Minimalists

Review: The Minimalists

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Tour: The Minimalists

Watch: Less Is Now

Watch: WeWork

Watch: Wild Wild Country

Website: Minimal Wellness

Website: Zen Habits

MAXIMS

“Books are full of facts but rarely contain truths.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Love is not transactional—love is transcendent.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Most of the gifts we get are all paperweights of some sort.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“It’s always easier to comply, but compliance is not meaningful.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Instead of saying ‘no’ to gifts, say ‘yes’ to experiences.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Going with the flow will lead you to the falls.” —Ryan Nicodemus

“Gratitude practice isn’t the same as gratitude.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Our scars make up the best parts of us.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

 “Telling a half-truth is telling a full lie.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 294.