Maximal Ep. 352 | The Expectations (Video) (Patreon)

Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by musician Matt Nathanson to talk about the problem with expectations and assumptions.

Discussed in this episode:

Segment: More About Less (01:25)

How is Matt’s new album different from his previous albums? (01:35)

Song: “German Cars” (05:48)

Song: “Pictures” (10:33)

Song: “Beginners” (13:09)

Song: “Pigeons” (20:30)

Song: “Boston Accent” (29:43)

Song: “Type/Erase” (41:39)

Song: “Future’s Here” (53:02)

Song: “Soundtrack” (59:16)

Song: “Sway” (1:04:20)

Song: “Blush” (1:15:06)

How do I remove my emotional clutter so I can refine my focus? (1:21:13)

How do I lower or eliminate expectations? (1:36:47)

What is the distinction between an expectation and an assumption? (1:45:27)

What do you consider your most meaningful accomplishment? (1:47:27)

Listener comments and minimalism tips. (1:58:20)

Segment: Talkaboutables (2:01:22)

Why did Joshua and Ryan walk out of the Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony? (2:01:32)

What is your perspective regarding awards? (2:04:19)

How do we better manage disagreement with one another? (2:24:16)

How do you define “hate”? (2:27:05)

Segment: Advertisements Suck (2:32:06)

How much responsibility do we bear as critical thinkers in resisting the manipulativeness of ads? (2:38:17)

How do we most effectively resolve issues? (2:46:16)

Where can we donate unwanted sheet music? (2:48:55)

Are we wasting our money by paying to store our belongings while we’re between homes? (2:52:33)

What is the “casino technique”? (2:55:37)

What minimalism education do you have for children? (3:00:38)

Segment: Amass It or Trash It (3:08:49)

Segment: Added Value (3:19:00)

Why does T.K. listen to Christmas music every day? (3:19:16)

LINKS

Added Value: “River”

Book: Everything That Remains

Book: Love People, Use Things

Book: The Courage to Be Disliked

Book: The Path of Least Resistance

Contribute: Bridging the Financial Literacy Gap

Event: Sunday Symposium

Listen: Boston Accent

Listen: Live Session

Patreon: Matt Nathanson

Resources: The Minimalists

Subscribe: The Minimalists

Text: 937-202-4654

Tour: The Minimalists

Watch: Less Is Now

Website: How to Write Better

Website: Matt Nathanson

MAXIMS

Distractions are the weeds that grow out of boredom.

Every expectation is a roadblock on the highway to happiness.

It’s not the dream if it’s not your dream.

Minimalism is the natural state for human beings.

Competition confounds contentment.

I cut my worries in half by getting rid of half of my possessions.

The more things you have, the more things you have to worry about.

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