"Shopaholics Anonymous" (Patreon)

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss overcoming our urge to find solace in shopping, and they answer the following questions:

Why do we relentlessly search for the next best thing? (00:00)

Who is Jony Ive? (17:27)

What causes a shopping addiction? (25:39)

What are the symptoms of a shopping addiction? (28:38)

What can we do to curb the urge to shop compulsively, particularly with regards to grocery shopping? (46:15)

How do I determine between want and need when it’s for my child? (51:32)

How do I stop obsessively researching every new purchase I make? (56:44)

How can I help a loved one who believes in “retail therapy”? (1:03:23)

How do I appropriately address a loved one’s distress that I don’t want to participate in shopping dates anymore? (1:07:47)

LINKS

Article: 5 Ways to Combat a Shopping Addiction

Article: Different Types of Shopping or Spending Addictions

Article: That

Book: Love People, Use Things

Book: Minimalist Rulebook

Explore: Diderot Effect

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Patreon: The Minimalists

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Podcast: Derek Sivers

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Resources: The Minimalists

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Text: 937-202-4654

Tour: The Minimalists

Website: Shopaholics Anonymous

MAXIMS

“Everything is 100% off when you don’t buy it.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Clutter doesn’t make you discontented—chasing contentment through consumerism does.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“The ‘how’ is most useful after you understand the ‘why.’” —Ryan Nicodemus

“Pleasure-seeking always leads to sadness.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“You can’t more your way to less.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 306.