Maximal Ep. 351 | Funeral for Things (Video) (Patreon)

Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by their new cohost, T.K. Coleman, to talk about dead things, dead relationships, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

Why did T.K. Coleman join The Minimalists Podcast as the new cohost? (01:50)

How can disagreement contribute positively to relationships? (03:28)

Are we obligated to always attend the funerals of loved ones? (09:32)

How do we let go of the fear we’ll forget memories in order to let go of sentimental items? (21:00)

How does having duplicate items in multiple residences fit in the minimalist lifestyle? (30:07)

How do we overcome passion burnouts? (40:39)

How do you define “passion”? (40:51)

What are the four pillars of passion? (42:12)

What is the difference between minimalism and essentialism? (45:39)

What is the distinction between biologically essential and psychologically optimal? (49:29)

How do I accept my mother dating after the death of my father? (54:25)

What is “chronological snobbery”? (1:02:45)

Listener comments and minimalism tips. (1:07:05)

Segment: More About Less (1:09:28)

How do novel ideas become cliches? (1:12:15)

What is your perspective regarding hatred? (1:14:04)

How can anger contribute positively to our lives? (1:17:16)

Segment: Talkaboutables (1:20:36)

What is the value in producers of goods charging subscriptions to use embedded features of their products? (1:26:51)

How is greed not wholly negative? (1:33:35)

Why will you not purchase brand-new office chairs again? (1:35:49)

What reseller platforms do you find valuable? (1:37:24)

Segment: Amass It or Trash It (1:40:23)

Segment: Checkout-Line Wisdom (1:46:49)

How do you maintain a tidy kitchen? (1:48:10)

Segment: Advertisements Suck (1:55:11)

What makes advertising bad? (2:11:05)

Segment: Obsolete Objects (2:14:15)

Segment: Photo Friday Home Tour (2:24:31)

Should I let go of my goal of an idealized life? (2:30:53)

How do I build my business without inundating the public with promotions? (2:38:03)

What should we consider when creating a business? (2:42:42)

Segment: Right Here, Right Now (2:43:34)

What is the Sunday Symposium? (2:43:49)

Segment: Added Value (2:48:36)

LINKS

Added Value: How to Love

Added Value: Love Letter

Added Value: “Pink Moon”

Article: How to Want Less

Book: Cultish

Book: Essential

Book: Live a Meaningful Life

Book: Love People, Use Things

Book: Minimalist Rulebook

Essay: Live Like Stan

Event: Sunday Symposium

Instagram: Austin St. John

Patreon: The Minimalists

Podcast: Decluttering Emotions

Podcast: How to Be Satisfied

Podcast: Amanda Montell

Podcast: Political Clutter

Podcast: Sounds Like a Cult

Podcast: Washington, D.C.

Resources: The Minimalists

Subscribe: The Minimalists

Text: 937-202-4654

Tour: The Minimalists

Watch: Emotional Health

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MAXIMS

Letting go is the ultimate love language. —Joshua Fields Millburn

A possession is clutter when it ceases to add value. —Ryan Nicodemus

Passion does not exist without suffering. —T.K. Coleman

Nobody has the power to upset you, unless you hand them that power. —Joshua Fields Millburn

Minimalism is the thing that gets us past the things. —Ryan Nicodemus

Your heart can't afford the damage caused by clinging. —T.K. Coleman

A funeral is a celebration of letting go. —The Minimalists

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