Maximal Ep. 391 | Wanting to Let Go (Video) (Patreon)

The Minimalists talk about abandoning impulse to get what you want, getting rid of old pet supplies, teaching children to put things away, journaling, coffee culture, antiques, becoming an early riser, how to tell the difference between just-in-case items and just-for-when items, and much more!

Discussed in this episode:

How do I let go of my pet accouterments? (02:19)

How do we teach our children personal responsibility? (16:36)

How do we respectfully set boundaries with others? (20:40)

What are your opinions regarding journaling? (24:44)

What do you think of our current coffee culture? (34:02)

What do you consider the differences between justification and introspection? (40:18)

What are the benefits of consuming coffee? (46:39)

How do you convince someone that “antique” is not a synonym for “junk”? (47:51)

How do you transition from being a night owl to an early bird? (52:31)

How can we improve our sleep? (59:40)

How do you distinguish just-in-case items from just-for-when items when it comes to packing go-bags? (1:06:31)

Segment: Lightning Round (1:12:14)

Are there negative consequences to dark therapy? (1:12:42)

Segment: Right Here, Right Now (1:16:58)

Listener comments and minimalism tips. (1:23:55)

When should I let go of sentimental items from a failed relationship that had a significant impact on me? (1:25:09)

Segment: Talkaboutables (1:26:10)

Segment: Sucky Ads (1:30:08)

Segment: Minimalist Home Tour (1:32:50)

How do I determine whether to hold a garage sale or hire an estate-sale company when I have so much stuff of high monetary value? (1:38:46)

Segment: More About Less (1:41:28)

What are the dangers in delving into memories and fantasies? (1:47:08)

Segment: Added Value (1:49:09)

LINKS

Added Value: Air

Added Value: Just the Recipe

Added Value: “New Order T-Shirt”

Book: Earthing

Book: How to Be Here

Book: Minimalist Rulebook

Book: Project 333

Course: Simplify Everything

Explore: The Paris Review

Instagram: Minima

Podcast: Emergency Items

Podcast: How to Love

Podcast: Aubrey Marcus

Podcast: Clint Ober

Podcast: Paul Saladino

Podcast: Simple Pets

Podcast: Kristen Ziegler

Resources: The Minimalists

Subscribe: The Minimalists

Watch: Less Is Now

Watch: Minimalism

Website: Earthing

Website: Minima

Website: Project 333

MAXIMS

People often give up what they want to get what they want right now.

A thing can neither fulfill nor upset you, but the story you tell yourself about your things can do both.

A person who enjoys the now needn’t cling to memories for happiness.

Self-righteousness is a dangerous disease that moralizes everything from atrocities to benign preferences.

To convince someone is to unlove them.

Changing your habits won’t change your life.

“Just in case” are the three most dangerous words in the English language.

Short-term deprivation is a spotlight for value.

Isolation is not deprivation.

Nothing is more dangerous than a confrontation with your true self.

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