Maximal Ep. 366 | News Media Clutter (Patreon)

The Minimalists talk about news addiction and the anxiety it produces, decluttering past relationships, how to stop worrying, compromise and mediocrity, psychological flexibility, and more!

Discussed in this episode:

How do we stay informed without becoming overwhelmed? (03:45)

What is the primary purpose of news outlets? (05:22)

Why are most ideas worthless? (10:35)

How do we determine what mementos are appropriate to keep or let go when a family splits up? (17:27)

What are your views regarding acceptance? (20:31)

What is the four-step process to letting go according to The Sedona Method? (25:15)

How do we best address worry regarding an ill loved one so we can be more present for them? (29:14)

What is wu-wei? (36:56)

How do we ensure our minimalism doesn’t turn into asceticism? (38:40)

How do we let go of the need for approval? (49:24)

What are your perspectives regarding inclusiveness? (56:15)

Segment: Lightning Round (59:52)

How do we become more psychologically flexible? (1:00:27)

How do I avoid becoming inundated with media clutter when my family members relentlessly consume it? (1:04:38)

Listener comments and minimalism tips. (1:11:08)

What are finite and infinite games? (1:16:52)

Segment: Talkaboutables (1:21:36)

What is the “Hate That Thing Rule”? (1:21:46)

Is there any value in replacing the star players on a team? (1:25:50)

What do you consider “bootlicking”? (1:33:18)

What is “bootkicking”? (1:41:16)

What is problematic with marking certain topics strictly taboo? (1:49:20)

Segment: Advertisements Suck (1:58:11)

What is an important distinction to consider regarding disagreements? (2:00:36)

Segment: T.K.’s Tweet of the Week (2:02:20)

How do we say “no” more effectively? (2:03:57)

Segment: Obsolete Objects (2:10:28)

What is the “Entryway Rule”? (2:11:05)

Segment: Photo Friday Home Tour (2:14:22)

How do we stay informed and keep others informed without stress and anxiety? (2:20:12)

Segment: Right Here, Right Now (2:24:49)

Segment: Added Value (2:26:20)

LINKS

App: Libby

Article: Taking a Break from Social Media

Book: Digital Minimalism

Book Essential

Book: Everything That Remains

Book: Finite and Infinite Games

Book: Love People, Use Things

Book: Minimalist Rulebook

Book: The Sedona Method

Class: How to Write Better

Event: Sunday Symposium

Podcast: Political Fallout

Resources: The Minimalists

Subscribe: The Minimalists

Twitter: @peacegardenmama

Twitter: @visakanv

Watch: Create Your Own Roadshow

Watch: Minimalism

Watch: My Insane Burning Man Experience

Watch: The Redeem Team

Website: Hale Dwoskin

MAXIMS

The news is not designed to inform; the news is designed to attract attention.

Letting go is not a one-time event: we are always letting go.

To worry is to punish yourself today for something that has not happened.

Mediocrity results from accumulation of compromises.

Approval from loved ones is nice, but needing approval is a prison.

Rigidity forms a container for discontent.

The goal isn’t happiness—it’s emotional versatility.

Happiness is a byproduct of living a meaningful life.

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