Maximal Ep. 374 | Boxes of Stuff (Video) (Patreon)
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The Minimalists talk about holding on to boxes of stuff from childhood, why decluttering is boring, collecting toys as an adult, letting go while living in a “hoarder’s paradise,” mental weakness, preserving sentimental items, lying, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do we find the strength to let go of significantly sentimental items or find the peace to keep them? (01:41)
How do we explain the value of our minimalist design aesthetic to those that consider it bland and boring? (14:19)
How do we address our obsession with toys into adulthood? (23:33)
What is T.K.’s “How Does That Thought Feel” game? (27:45)
How do we ensure we don’t become attached to interesting items we inherit? (32:02)
How do we live peacefully with loved ones who don’t practice minimalism? (36:05)
By what criteria do you consider someone a minimalist? (39:14)
Are there other methods for preserving the memories of items aside from photographing the items? (43:16)
What are “obligatory sentimental items”? (46:50)
Segment: Lightning Round (48:16)
Isn’t our reliance on the ‘rules’ of others simply a lack of our own discipline? (48:51)
What is your perspective regarding discipline? (52:01)
Segment: Right Here, Right Now (52:27)
How do you record podcasts when much of your staff works and lives remotely? (54:05)
Listener comments and minimalism tips. (58:28)
Segment: Talkaboutables (1:01:13)
What does Joshua consider his latest failure? (1:01:17)
What is your take on the recent controversy regarding the Liver King? (1:09:16)
Why should anyone have compassion for Kanye West given his current hot takes? (1:19:37)
Segment: T.K.’s Tweet of the Week (1:31:13)
Segment: Impulse Purchase (1:36:22)
Segment: Sucky Ads (1:41:43)
Segment: Photo Friday Home Tour (1:45:41)
How do we convince loved ones that we truly don’t want physical gifts? (1:58:54)
How do we create effective boundaries that others actually recognize and respect? (2:01:34)
Segment: Added Value (2:04:38)
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