"Addicted to Accumulation" (Patreon)

Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about the pros and cons of asceticism, “The Path of Aloneness,” and several reasons our society is addicted to accumulation, and they answer the following questions:

What is your perspective regarding hope? (03:26)

What is “asceticism”? (16:34)

What is the “multi-layer why”? (24:04)

What is “tall poppy syndrome”? (26:51)

What is “time dilation”? (36:52)

What is “electrosmog”? (38:37)

What is “PEMF”? (39:34)

How do we practice appropriate restraint so we don’t succumb to impulsive shopping during stressful periods? (55:22)

How do I cut down on excessive screen time? (1:02:50)

How do I eliminate social media but maintain the social connections I built there? (1:09:39)

How do we tactfully manage the expectations of others? (1:15:23)

How does overabundance contribute to overconsumption? (1:19:07)

LINKS

Added Value: “Boxes”

Book: Digital Minimalism

Book: Earthing

Book: Healing Is Voltage

Book: Iceland India Interstate

Book: Love People, Use Things

Book: PEMF: The 5th Element of Health

Contribute: Bridging the Financial Literacy Gap

Essay: Screenless Saturdays

Explore: The Path of Aloneness

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Instagram: Jordan Moore

Instagram: Podcast Shawn

Instagram: Jessica Williams

Instagram: Danny Unknwn

Podcast: Dr. John Delony

Podcast: Consumer Regrets

Resources: The Minimalists

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Tour: The Minimalists

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Website: T.K. Coleman

MAXIMS

“Accumulation doesn't fulfill—it extracts.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“We escape the excess by not trying to escape the excess.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Our default setting is peace.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Our possessions dispossess.” —The Minimalists

“If poisoned by excess, more poison will not save you.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“You can’t app your way out of disorganization.” —Ryan Nicodemus

“An app can’t take action—only you can take action.” —Ryan Nicodemus

“Connectivity is not equivalent to connection.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 339.