347 | The Minimalist Checklist
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The Minimalists discuss ten ideal ways to simplify our lives, and they answer the following questions: Where do we best start our decluttering odyssey? (02:01) What is “setting the stage”? (13:23) What is the “true cost” of an item? (21:06) What two ways do you recommend to save money on every purchase? (24:53) What platforms have you found reliable for selling unwanted items? (33:58) How do we effect positive change in our city’s policies regarding architectural aesthetics? (42:33) What is “wabi-sabi”? (42:58) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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Creativity for Uncreative People
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The Minimalists discuss with writer how people who believe they're naturally uncreative can discover their creative side. Listen to full episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast: FOLLOW THE MINIMALISTS:
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346 | Starving Artists
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The Minimalists talk about earning a living from creative pursuits with writer , and they answer the following questions: Why do even the most talented artists often struggle financially? (02:43) What is the premise of Jeff’s book? (03:35) How does stubbornness help artists? (04:31) How does a hyper focus on details harm artists? (07:43) What is the importance of patrons for artists? (12:55) How do artists best actualize their dreams? (24:22) What is the best use of our creations that no longer hold any meaning for us—save for posterity, recycle, repurpose, trash? (25:30) How do I best...
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I Don't Have Home Internet
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The Minimalists discuss why Joshua decided not to install an Internet connection in his new home. Listen to full episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast: FOLLOW THE MINIMALISTS:
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345 | Homeownership vs. Renting
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The Minimalists discuss the pros and cons of owning versus renting homes from a minimalist perspective, and they answer the following questions: What are your respective opinions regarding owning versus renting homes? (01:48) Is there an age deadline for homeownership? (10:57) How do we determine which is more financially feasible for us between renting and buying? (14:44) What are “Zoomtowns”? (25:07) Do you consider tiny homes a viable homeownership option, particularly regarding resale value? (32:54) What should we look for in a community when we’re ready to plant roots? (38:08)...
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This Is Why People Think You're Awkward
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The Minimalists discuss why people might perceive us as being awkward with . Listen to full episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast: FOLLOW THE MINIMALISTS:
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344 | Communication Problems
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The Minimalists speak with about communication problems and the signals we send to others through our body language, facial expressions, word choices, and vocal inflections, and they answer the following questions: How do I overcome the feeling of being chronically misunderstood? (02:38) What are the four channels for cues? (03:18) What is the importance of congruence in our communication? (04:10) How are we most commonly misunderstood? (07:09) What are warm and confident words? (07:50) How do we organically incorporate mirroring into our communication? (12:45) How can you tell if someone is...
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Clothing Companies That Treat Workers Fairly
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The Minimalists discuss clothing companies that provide employees with safe working conditions and appropriate compensation for their work. Listen to full episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast: FOLLOW THE MINIMALISTS:
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343 | The Good Goods
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The Minimalists talk about practical, reliable, and durable goods and the social, moral, and environmental responsibilities of the companies that produce them, and they answer the following questions: Where did you get the idea for the title, “The Good Goods”? (01:50) Is there a curated list somewhere on the Internet of companies that sell high-quality, durable goods that also take responsibility for their social and environmental impact? (05:23) What is “impact anxiety”? (16:45) What is “corporate social responsibility”? (22:55) Do dollar stores sell any high-quality items?...
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Are We Happy or Upset About Elon Musk Buying Twitter?
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The Minimalists and discuss the implications of Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. Listen to full episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast: FOLLOW THE MINIMALISTS:
info_outlineThe Minimalists discuss why far too many of us spend far too much on storage containers, “clutter coffins,” of all sizes, yet the best way to organize our stuff isn’t to store it in a basement mausoleum—the best way to organize is to get rid of the excess stuff—and they answer the following questions:
What has contributed to the rise of the storage business? (01:40)
What do you consider “clutter coffins”? (05:19)
When are storage units useful? (07:22)
What is the average profit margin of the storage industry? (14:26)
What does the phrase “Be present” mean to you? (16:27)
How do I reconcile my love of scrapbooking and its requisite accoutrements with my striving to live a minimalist lifestyle? (17:35)
What is “legalism”? (20:03)
What is your perspective regarding the zero-waste movement? (22:20)
What are the origins of spring cleaning? (26:26)
How do my partner and I determine how much stuff we should actually save for our future child? (26:56)
How do you determine what is worth storing? (32:03)
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