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Maximal Ep. 436 | Simplifying for Newbies
🕑 Added 2024-03-25 11:01:00 +0000 UTCThe Minimalists talk about the process of simplifying for newbies, staying motivated when decluttering gets difficult, walking away from failed relationships, what the simple life looks like in different cultures, and what gifts Joshua and T.K. enjoy purchasing for other people. Then, musician Griffin House joins the show to talk about minimizing musical instruments and his desire to let go of social media, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
How can I maintain traction as a new minimalist? (01:50)
How can I keep going on my decluttering journey when I get overwhelmed? (16:15)
How can I let go of my long-held conceptions of my life and relationships? (28:09)
What is “cultural clutter”? (45:20)
What kinds of gifts do The Minimalists give for birthdays and holidays? (53:27)
What insights has Griffin House gained from his 20-year music career? (01:00:25)
What does Griffin House think of social media? (01:30:47)
Should I minimize my music gear? (01:45:09)
LINKS
Added Value: "Amsterdam," Lost and Found
Album: The Tides
Book: 16 Rules for Living with Less
Book: Love People, Use Things
Book: Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life
Course: Simplify Everything
Resource: The Minimalism Game Calendar
Subscribe: The Minimalists' Newsletter
Tour: The Everything Tour
Website: Hire the Minimalists to Speak
Website: GriffinHouseMusic.com
MAXIMS
Simplification is a process, not a destination.
Starting small is the opposite of not starting at all.
Simplicity is a matter of rhythm, not results.
Do things that don’t require you to be done.
Whenever you reach the horizon, a new horizon appears.
It is not love if you are not willing to walk away.
Cultural clutter appears when one’s culture gets in the way of one’s peace.
An obligatory gift is more of an obligation than it is a gift.
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Comments
gloria cordova
GRIFFIN HOUSE!!!!!!! what a treasure. i’ll be playing his music all day. what a great episode. thank you
Samantha Ayala
Loved the conversation w/ Griffin House around not needing to strive for “bigger and better” and focusing on more of the “why” when it comes to careers (and that can easily translate to anything else). In a world where others strive for the money/fame, it’s good to be reminded that you can put out your best work without aiming for that and still be successful while making a lasting impact on someone else. I feel this in my own life (now that I’m almost 30) and have been making steps to pursue a career that’s more meaningful and full-filling to myself. Never too late y’all!
