Maximal Ep. 359 | Decluttering Facebook Friends (Patreon)

The Minimalists talk about getting rid of excess “friends” on social media, learning from mistakes, financial minimalism, and more!

Discussed in this episode:

How do we appropriately curate our ‘friends’ lists in our social media accounts? (02:26)

Why do we act on social media in ways we would never act in real life? (07:04)

How do we appropriately manage misery arising from the memories of past mistakes? (13:51)

How does minimalism influence your budget, your diet, and your transportation? (22:36)

Can one be a minimalist and a prepper? (33:33)

How do we balance between contentment and ambition as minimalists? (42:36)

What is “purpose-driven passivity”? (45:31)

What is the difference between impulse and improv? (46:14)

Segment: Lightning Round (47:46)

How do we tactfully encourage our partners to embrace minimalist practices? (48:47)

Listener comments and minimalism tips. (52:41)

What are some viable alternatives of Facebook Messenger for group chats? (56:45)

Segment: More About Less (1:02:15)

Segment: Talkaboutables (1:09:39)

What does T.K. discuss in his talks at high schools? (1:09:57)

What was Ryan’s experience at Burning Man? (1:15:13)

What is the “No Piles Rule”? (1:25:47)

How do you effectively address procrastination? (1:31:20)

Segment: Amass It or Trash It (1:37:17)

Segment: Impulse Purchases (1:39:08)

Segment: Advertisements Suck (1:40:16)

Segment: Obsolete Objects (1:46:55)

Why do you consider sunglasses and sunscreen obsolete? (1:47:07)

Segment: Photo Friday Home Tour (1:51:29)

What does Joshua enjoy about his new home, and what is still taking some adjustment? (1:52:05)

What are the best resources regarding intermittent fasting? (1:56:27)

How do I create a reading habit that defies distractions? (1:57:37)

What is the “Entryway Rule”? (1:59:36)

Segment: Right Here, Right Now (2:00:27)

Segment: Added Value (2:01:26)

LINKS

Added Value: “Change Your Heart or Die”

App: Signal

Book: Everything That Remains

Book: Financial Freedom

Book: Love People, Use Things

Book: Minimalist Rulebook

Essay: Less Stuff, More Sex

Essay: Live Like Stan

Event: Sunday Symposium

Explore: FEE

Instagram: Pat Stay

Meetup: Minimalist.org

Podcast: Ben Greenfield Fitness

Podcast: Emergency Items

Podcast: How to Love

Podcast: Smartless

Resources: The Minimalists

Subscribe: The Minimalists

Text: 937-202-4654

Watch: Compliment Rap Battle

Watch: Sunglasses Are Obsolete

Website: How to Write Better

YouTube: How to Write Better

MAXIMS

Just-in-case friends aren’t friends at all.

A mistake ceases to be a mistake when it becomes a lesson.

Minimalism is a concise way of saying “living-within-your-means-ism.”

Letting go is the ultimate form of prepping.

Opting-out is an active choice, not a one-time decision.

The why-to is infinitely more powerful than the how-to.

Support bound by expectations isn’t supportive.

The best testimony is a well-lived life.

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