Maximal Ep. 386 | Not Minimalism (Patreon)

The Minimalists talk about what minimalism has to do with normal, everyday subjects like friendship, pets, history, meteorology, and entertainment; they also discuss supporting others, the difference between people-pleasers and caregivers, altruism and organ donation, highly sensitive people, and much more!

Discussed in this episode:

How can minimalism apply to most everyday topics? (01:29)

Why do most people believe minimalism only applies to physical items? (05:13)

What is epistemology? (08:26)

How do we help loved ones move on from fruitless pursuits? (16:29)

What is the difference between helping and supporting? (22:16)

What are your views regarding antiracism? (24:34)

How do we have more constructive conversations? (32:02)

What are the differences between people-pleasers and caregivers? (43:35)

What are the two types of desires? (53:21)

Is organ donation a minimalist practice? (54:32)

Does the decision to not have children align with minimalism? (57:50)

How can minimalism help highly sensitive people? (1:05:30)

Segment: Lightning Round (1:11:54)

Why do you have an issue with those that can afford expensive things? (1:12:25)

Segment: Right Here, Right  Now (1:16:48)

What does tire rubber have to do with minimalism? (1:18:56)

How is brainstorming related to minimalism? (1:20:25)

How do we get comfortable with bad ideas? (1:21:11)

Listener comments and minimalism tips. (1:22:06)

Will there be any more Sunday Symposiums? (1:25:42)

What do we do with things we were once proud to display? (1:27:11)

How do you define success? (1:45:01)

Segment: Talkaboutables (1:45:50)

Can people be accommodating to others to a fault? (1:51:31)

Segment: Sucky Ads (1:55:52)

What are your opinions regarding ads embedded in navigation apps? (1:57:18)

Segment: Minimalist Home Tour (2:09:40)

How can minimalism help us exercise? (2:13:47)

Segment: More About Less (2:18:38)

What are your perspectives regarding censorship? (2:20:20)

Segment: Added Value (2:35:48)

LINKS

Added Value: “Fine Apple”

Book: Inside Minimalism

Book: Live a Meaningful Life

Book: Love People, Use Things

Book: Minimalist Rulebook

Essay: 18-Minute Minimalist Exercises

Essay: Here, Have an Organ

Essay: How to Understand Your Values

Podcast: Food Clutter

Podcast: Judgment

Podcast: Monogamy and Nonmonogamy

Podcast: Some Tough Conversations

Resources: The Minimalists

Subscribe: The Minimalists

Twitter: Dr. Nicole LePera

Watch: Less Is Now

Watch: Minimalism

Website: Minimalism Life

MAXIMS

Focusing on less creates room for more.

You can’t change the people around you, but you can change the people around you.

Once you’re free from pleasing all the people, you’re free from needing all the things.

On a long enough timeline, you will let go of everything.

Consumerism amplifies the fear of missing out, while minimalism exposes the joy of missing out.

A simple life is sensitive to the simple joys of living.

Minimalism is a creative path for the bloated, not a consolation prize for the broke.

The costs of a thing extends well beyond its price tag.

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