Maximal Ep. 357 | Angry (Patreon)

Ryan Nicodemus returns and the trio talks about what makes them angry, the trauma caused by clinging, the surprising sources of calendar clutter, and more!

Discussed in this episode:

How did Ryan enjoy his time off? (02:30)

Can there truly be too much of a good thing? (04:30)

How do Joshua and Bex manage time apart while living together? (06:33)

Why was Joshua angry with T.K. last week? (15:41)

What happened to Podcast Shawn when he tried his first IV drip with you? (23:39)

How do we keep anger from turning into rage? (24:22)

What is box breathing? (27:21)

What is the ‘I Will Tell You’ policy? (31:59)

What is the difference between honesty and transparency? (35:24)

Is it possible to be too nice? (38:52)

How can trying times prove the viability of relationships? (44:00)

How do you forgive yourself for investing time and effort in fruitless pursuits? (47:14)

What is the ‘Problem of the Hypothetical Demon’? (50:29)

How do I support loved ones’ events without overloading my calendar? (54:46)

Do the blind have an advantage in not seeing what tempts so many others? (1:02:14)

How do you define “integrity”? (1:05:26)

Is anger most commonly triggered by fear and sadness? (1:10:08)

What is your perspective regarding acceptance? (1:13:24)

Segment: Lightning Round (1:23:35)

How do I tactfully address a significant difference in our decor preferences with my partner? (1:24:19)

Listener comments and minimalism tips. (1:27:58)

How do we appropriately address our disappointment with a loved one’s failure to meet our expectations? (1:31:58)

Segment: More About Less (1:47:03)

What is the “frequency illusion”? (1:52:31)

What is E-prime? (1:54:11)

What is the importance of observation and awareness? (1:55:31)

Segment: Talkaboutables (1:56:31)

What is your perspective regarding inflation? (2:09:07)

How can we approach spending more effectively? (2:17:23)

How does inflation inordinately affect the impoverished? (2:20:29)

Segment: Amass It or Trash It (2:38:01)

Segment: Impulse Purchases (2:41:25)

What feeds the urge to purchase impulsively? (2:47:33)

Segment: Advertisements Suck (2:49:43)

Segment: Obsolete Objects (3:01:33)

Segment: Photo Friday Home Tour (3:07:04)

How do you manage the tension with others created by your OCD? (3:11:10)

Segment: Right Here, Right Now (3:18:48)

Segment: Added Value (3:20:42)

LINKS

Book: Essential

Book: Everything That Remains

Book: Love People, Use Things

Book: Minimalist Rulebook

Book: Some Thoughts About Relationships

Book: Stop Fixing Yourself

Event: Sunday Symposium

Patreon: The Minimalists

Podcast: Dr. Susan David

Resources: The Minimalists

Subscribe: The Minimalists

Text: 937-202-4654

Website: How to Write Better

Website: Minimalism Life

MAXIMS

To forgive is to let go of future trauma caused by clinging.

Every relationship is a doorway to misery and joy.

Every unwanted gift is an opportunity to be generous.

Every ‘yes’ adds a little clutter to your calendar.

Big decisions with little discussion create big disappointments.

Anger is when your heart says, "I feel passionate but powerless."

Our impulses blind us to the truth.

To change the world, give up your expectations about which parts of the world you will change.

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