Watch: "Possessed by Possessions" (Patreon)

Published:

2021-11-18 13:00:05

Imported:

2023-09

Content

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan talk about the emotional and psychological pain that arises when we constantly need more stuff, and they answer the following questions:

How do we quell our mindless consumption? (00:00)

What is “expensive pain”? (08:47)

What is “toxic clinging”? (13:22)

What is the definition of “luxury”? (29:39)

When do luxury goods make sense to own? (34:31)

What about items perceived as superfluous that are actually essential, such as nutritious food compared to processed food that is cheaper and more readily available? (34:42)

Do we purchase items such as campers, boats, off-roading vehicles, cabins, and vacation homes simply because we hope to create memories with people through these objects? (40:33)

Do luxury brands have better business practices, quality, and durability than fast fashion? (44:48)

Why is the chase of an item more satisfying than obtaining it? (48:08)

How do you define “love”? (55:26)

How can I purchase more time? (56:35)

What criteria do you use to evaluate a luxury purchase? (1:00:48)

How do you determine whether a “want” will actually add value to your life rather than becoming just another superfluous purchase? (1:05:23)

LINKS

Art: Beaulah

Article: Kanye West’s New House

Article: Stop Buying Stuff

Book: Love People, Use Things

Book: Minimalist Rulebook

Clothing: Los Angeles Apparel

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Instagram: Jordan Moore

Instagram: Podcast Shawn

Instagram: Jessica Williams

Instagram: Danny Unknwn

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Podcast: Philosophize This!

Podcast: The Curious One

Poll: Tier Names

Resources: The Minimalists

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MAXIMS

“Don’t become possessed by your possessions.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“You don’t need a vacation home to vacation.” —The Minimalists

“Loyalty to a brand is simply an inability to let go.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Clinging to anything squeezes the joy out of it.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Buying a luxury good doesn’t make you a better person.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“No external validation will make up for a missing internal validation.” —Ryan Nicodemus

“The only way to buy more time is through healthy habits.” —Ryan Nicodemus

This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 314.

Files

Private Podcast | "Possessed by Possessions"

Joshua and Ryan talk about the emotional and psychological pain that arises when we constantly need more stuff, and they answer the following questions: 00:00 How do we quell our mindless consumption? 08:47 What is “expensive pain”? 13:22 What is “toxic clinging”? 29:39 What is the definition of “luxury”? 34:31 When do luxury goods make sense to own? 34:42 What about items perceived as superfluous that are actually essential, such as nutritious food compared to processed food that is cheaper and more readily available? 40:33 Do we purchase items such as campers, boats, off-roading vehicles, cabins, and vacation homes simply because we hope to create memories with people through these objects? 44:48 Do luxury brands have better business practices, quality, and durability than fast fashion? 48:08 Why is the chase of an item more satisfying than obtaining it? 55:26 How do you define “love”? 56:35 How can I purchase more time? 1:00:48 What criteria do you use to evaluate a luxury purchase? 1:05:23 How do you determine whether a “want” will actually add value to your life rather than becoming just another superfluous purchase?