Maximal Ep. 395 | The Pain of Clinging (Patreon)

The Minimalists talk about letting go of a home that’s weighing you down, religion and identity, minimalist food choices, fighting impulse, the dangers of tolerance, how to stop being offended, why no one can make you happy, and much more!

Discussed in this episode:

How do you let go of a home that's weighing you down? (01:41)

What are Joshua's, Ryan's, and T.K.'s different perspectives on religious traditions and rituals? (14:40)

How can one apply minimalism when shopping for food? (27:03)

How do you minimize impulse purchases? Do you just stop? (38:08)

Does one have tolerate the behavior of an angry boss? (48:27)

Do we have to avoid everything in order to be “healthy”? (55:54)

Why do people get so easily offended by differing ideas? (01:03:17)

How does the Maxim “No one can make you happy” help people who are already lonely? (01:12:30)

Why am I anxious despite having everything I need? (01:27:20)

What is stress? (01:44:05)

What do The Minimalists think of Black Friday in Spring? (01:46:58)

Why don’t you consider the plugging of your own private podcast advertising? (01:53:39)

LINKS

Author: Brant James Pitre

Book: Chronic City

Book: Everything That Remains

Book: John Bergsma

Book: Nonviolent Communication

Essay: Can We Have an Honest Conversation About Advertisements?

Instagram: Podcast Shawn

Podcast: Paul Saladino

Podcast: Podcast Shawn

Resources: The Minimalists's Free Resource Page

Subscribe: The Minimalists Newsletter

Website: Podcast Shawn

MAXIMS

If it’s weighing you down, let it go.

Clinging to identity is the root of societal clutter.

To identify the clutter, first determine the essentials.

An impulse turns into an impulse purchase only if you act on the impulse.

You encourage whatever you tolerate.

Subtraction is the cure to the disease of excess.

Freedom is a consequence of doing what you enjoy and then allowing others to be offended by your liberation.

Happiness is not a currency.

No one can make you content without your consent.

It is not wise to lend your happiness to others and then beg them to give it back to you.

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