Maximal Ep. 430 | No Junk Rule (Video) (Patreon)

The Minimalists talk about their minimalist kitchen essentials, the No Junk Rule, what to do if your child is a hoarder, journaling, idea clutter, how to ask for help, letting go of embarrassment, whether it’s okay to spend money as a minimalist, whether they’d still record the podcast if the world was ending, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

What are The Minimalist’s kitchen essentials? (02:39)

How can I prevent my toddler from turning into a hoarder? (15:37)

Why do I keep failing to build a journaling habit? (30:48)

How can we get better at asking for help? (52:24)

Why did I spend more money when I tried minimalism? (01:08:03)

How can I connect with others when I feel like they’re judging me? (01:21:16)

Would we still record a podcast if the world was ending? (01:26:27)

Why doesn’t Joshua wear deodorant? (01:31:30)

How does one become an accidental hoarder? (01:41:14)

What are five small ways to declutter your life? (01:51:25)

LINKS

Added Value: Bandit Coffee

Added Value: No Disassemble

Added Value: TestMyHome.com

Book: 16 Rules for Living with Less

Book: Emotional Clutter

Book: Story of My Life

Course: How to Write Better

Essay: How to Start a Blog

Podcast: Invisible Clutter

Podcast: Kitchen Clutter

Subscribe: The Minimalists' Newsletter

Tour: The Everything Tour

Website: EWG.org/tapwater

Website: RyanNicodemus.com

MAXIMS

One person’s essentials are another person’s junk.

Hoarding is childish; letting go is a sign of maturity.

A habit becomes a habit only if the benefits are clear and compelling.

Ideas become clutter when they are uncoupled from the desire to take action.

Embarrassment is a sign that something is wrong with either your actions or the story you’ve been told about those actions.

Minimalism is a mindset, not a product.

Life-living is more rewarding than life-style.

Letting go isn’t only free—it’s freedom.

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