Maximal Ep. 396 | The False Self (Patreon)
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The Minimalists talk about identity clutter, what to do when your family won’t try minimalism, clearing your mind of the “weight of work,” minimalism at college, decluttering resentment, minimalism and hobbies, organizing multipurpose spaces, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How can I decouple my identity from my career? (05:21)
How can I recover from losing a key part of my identity? (21:20)
How can a college student live minimally? (31:25)
How do you declutter emotional resentment? (42:40)
How can one apply minimalism to hobbies that require a lot of equipment? (48:58)
How do you keep multipurpose spaces organized? (53:50)
How can I get my family to try minimalism? (01:01:19)
How can we balance authenticity with "faking it until we make it"? (01:11:50)
Does Joshua feel his identity dissolve when he's writing? (01:20:07)
How can one live joyfully in a place that doesn't fit their aesthetic preferences? (01:48:15)
What are The Minimalists' thoughts on "teamwork culture"? (01:49:58)
LINKS
Article: Chooze Coffee
Article: How Codependency Shows Up
Book: Debt-Free Degree
Book: Everything That Remains
Book: Hell Yeah or No
Book: I'm Glad My Mom Died
Documentary: Minimalism
Podcast: Identity Clutter
Podcast: The Pain of Clinging
Resources: The Minimalists' Free Resource Page
Subscribe: The Minimalists Newsletter
MAXIMS
Our identities are shaped by the stories we tell ourselves.
Every identity is false because the ego is the false self.
Everyone wants to be special just like everyone else.
There are infinite paths to your destination.
A simple life is the default human state.
Resentment is a consequence of clinging to the way you wish things were.
Limiting beliefs are the most dangerous form of identity clutter.
The process is only as compelling as its benefits.
Expectations are the bedrock for disappointment.
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