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Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan travel to Salt Lake City to talk about reevaluating material clutter, simplifying everything, and letting go of excess, and they answer the following questions:
Why do some people avoid minimalism? (00:00)
How do I explain to my children the importance of curating their toys in terms they’ll understand? (25:27)
How does home ownership align with minimalism? (32:15)
How do we best apply the wisdom from our life experiences to our relationships? (38:36)
How do we connect with others with genuine understanding and compassion? (45:00)
How do we remain vigilant regarding appropriate consumption as our income increases? (56:07)
How do I let go of a relationship I didn’t end? (1:01:42)
How do we balance preparedness with minimalism? (1:09:38)
How do you show your love for someone that you must keep your distance from? (1:15:39)
How does a minimalist find common ground with a spartanist? (1:21:01)
Why am I relentlessly searching for the next thing that will improve my life, and how do I better channel that energy? (1:26:03)
LINKS
Book: Grieving Is Loving
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Book: The Way to Love
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MAXIMS
“Letting go doesn’t make you happy; it makes room for what’s important.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“To let go is to love.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Doing less isn’t about the doing; it’s about the less.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Happiness doesn’t come from addition; it is uncovered with subtraction.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Dear preppers: you can’t trade canned corn for the love of a community.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“The only person’s love you need is your own.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“How you spend your time is more important than how you spend your money.” —Ryan Nicodemus
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 309.