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The Minimalists talk about messy living, desirelessness, attachment, expectations, emotionally manipulative parents, hoarder spouses, simplification lessons from True Crime documentaries, and much more at their fifth and final Sunday Symposium in March 2023.

Discussed in this episode:

Introduction (00:37)

What are the different kinds of desires? (24:07)

How do consumption and creativity differ? (25:02)

Why are we so confused regarding what we actually want? (28:15)

How does social media incentivize discontent? (39:33)

What are the differences between stated preference and revealed preference? (47:19)

How do we appropriately manage expectations in relationships? (57:21)

How do we tactfully address opposing goals in relationships? (1:05:55)

What media platforms have The Minimalists been on? (1:17:41)

LINKS

Book: The Path of Least Resistance

Media: The Minimalists

Podcast: The Financial Diet

Resources: The Minimalists

Subscribe: The Minimalists

Watch: Less Is Now

Watch: Minimalism

MAXIMS

Our life is a reflection of our priorities, not our preferences.

There is no such thing as a piece of advice that is so good that it can’t be abused or misapplied in a way that actually makes your life worse.

The easiest way to organize your stuff is to get rid of it.

Aim to connect, not correct.

Judgment is a mirror that reflects the insecurities of the judge.

FOLLOW OUR TEAM

Joshua Fields Millburn

Ryan Nicodemus

T.K. Coleman

Malabama

Podcast Shawn

Social Jess

Jordan Know Moore

Professor Shawn

Danny Unknwn

Post-Production Peter

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Carolyn Stone

I enjoyed this Sunday Symposium-I would like to experience a Sound Bath. The reading and music was so calming- thank you to all.

Katha

wow! I made a wish for this, as I am in Germany and cannot come and attend the Sunday Symposiums. I watched this video three times already - what an excellent team work! when I found The Minimalists I listened to the very first podcast episodes to hear the origins and the beginning. I read your books, watched your videos, took notes, reflected and it clicked and helped me to move forward with my dream to make my life easier, calmer, lighter and clearer. and I see the progress in all of you, too. this is what I see and feel: JFM became a master of speech and storytelling, very awake and mindful with all his special "features", he gives his precious (in solitude collected and stored) energy to us. Ryan has grown and aligned his unique "antennas" for himself and other people, he knows the falls and pain of human condition, he is constantly building connections and empathizes with people even over long distances or through "media". T.K. is a wonderful and profound "preacher-teacher", he gives so much wisdom and experience, he speaks like print, so very clear, useful and lifelike, I already learned so much from him. and of course your team is stunning! Malabama, Podcast Shawn, Social Jess, Jordan Know Moore, Professor Shawn, Danny Unknwn, Post-Production Peter. they are "the spices" - without them it would not be like this! they make the performance, the concept, the quality, the mood, all of it complete. you may not see them but you can feel them, Malabamas nature (and her voice!) is joy. THANK ------- YOU!

Katha

...oh, I forgot to mention the intro sound - like a welcoming carpet rolled out to step on with bare feet and feel the softness of the words spoken.