"How to Be Satisfied" (Patreon)

Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about why wanting less leads to satisfaction, and they answer the following questions:

Why is success rarely satisfying? (05:10)

What is the difference between satisfaction and fulfillment? (10:15)

How can homeostasis contribute to addiction? (17:21)

What is the problem with goals? (27:54)

How can constant comparison be toxic? (36:09)

Is dissatisfaction our natural state? (39:07)

How is jealousy a wasted emotion? (44:40)

How are our identities problematic? (46:38)

What is your perspective regarding eternity? (52:42)

How do Eastern and Western art differ? (1:00:03)

What is the “satisfaction equation”? (1:04:21)

Who is the new cohost of The Minimalists Podcast? (1:08:20)

What new segments are you incorporating into the podcast? (1:18:54)

Is it necessary to be in a constant state of growth and personal development? (1:25:00)

What is the perfect amount of clothes for a minimalist? (1:32:22)

What does it mean to you to “live every day as if it’s your last”? (1:39:24)

How do I determine if an expansive collection is worth selling? (1:47:40)

How do I manage the awkwardness of living with something I’ve outgrown? (1:50:56)

How do I move on from outgrown friendships? (1:54:06)

How do I deal with being the person who was outgrown? (1:58:06)

LINKS

Article: How to Want Less

Book: Angels

Book: Live a Meaningful Life

Book: Love People, Use Things

Book: Minimalist Rulebook

Clothing: Project 333

Instagram: Mallory French

Instagram: Shawn Mihalik

Instagram: Jordan Moore

Instagram: Podcast Shawn

Instagram: Jessica Williams

Instagram: Danny Unknwn

Moving: Cardboard Boxes

Podcast: Jennette McCurdy

Podcast: Andrew Schulz

Resources: The Minimalists

Subscribe: The Minimalists

Text: 937-202-4654

Tour: The Minimalists

MAXIMS

“That which fulfills us will eventually drain us.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“When you feel pain, it’s time to let go.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Because you use a thing doesn’t mean you must own a thing.” —Joshua Becker

“All relationships bring misery.” —The Minimalists

“Your identity is contaminated by the residue of the past.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“If we cling to the past, we get dragged from the present.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“We are defined by our character, not by our things.” —Ryan Nicodemus

“Our attachments are created by the stories we tell ourselves.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Love is seeing someone for who they are without trying to change them.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 349.