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Maximal Ep. 407 | The Scarcity Problem
🕑 Added 2023-08-28 11:00:07 +0000 UTCThe Minimalists talk about cultivating an abundance mindset, letting go of the residue of the past, vetting charitable organizations, counting items during the Minimalism Game, letting go of old chargers, why positivity can be toxic, the scam of luxury, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I let go of my scarcity mindset so I can enjoy the fruits of my years of hard work and saving? (02:05)
What should I do with my parents’ ashes? (17:24)
How can I vet charitable organizations before making a donation? (29:41)
How do you account for pieces of items when playing the 30-Day Minimalism Game? (39:20)
What’s the best way to dispose of old chargers and cables? (47:10)
Is it possible for positivity to be toxic? (55:28)
If luxury goods are a scam, what’s the point of making money? (01:03:43)
Where does the mean voice in my head come from? (01:15:18)
How can I find community without using social media? (01:22:00)
LINKS
Added Value: Barista Parlor
Added Value: Ankle-Mobility Routine
Added Value: If I Was the Devil
Article: Here’s What to do With Your Old Chargers and Cables
Article: Women Share Travel Safety Tips
Book: Everything That Remains
Book: Pain Free
Course: How to Write Better
Play: 30-Day Minimalism Game
Podcast: Food Clutter
Podcast: Giving
Subscribe: The Minimalists' Newsletter
Website: Charity: Water
Website: Earthing.com
Website: GiveWell.org
Website: Hire the Minimalists to Speak
Website: Meetup.com
Website: Minimalist.org
MAXIMS
An abundance mindset is a cure for the disease of scarcity.
The residue of the past has a way of staining the present moment.
People often fret about being too stingy, but they rarely regret being more generous.
One plus one does not always equal two: one drop of water plus one more drop still equals one.
If it doesn’t serve a purpose, you can give yourself permission to let it go.
Everything has a toxic dose—materialism, minimalism, and even positivity.
Ryan: Expecting happiness from luxury goods is like anticipating a swimming pool from a basement flood.
Business requires a product and a purchaser. A scam is when someone tricks you into being both.
Money is not the finish line; it is the vehicle that can get us to our desired destination.
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Comments
Lisa K. H.
Not a fan of autotune in the song at the end or the "N" word, but I respect if others don't have an issue, that's just my personal preference. I'll check out the lyrics more carefully. The rest of the podcast was gold!
Ginger Lang
That was a great added value segment! Thank you!❤️
Not sponsored obviously but I use eco atm to recycle old phones iPods etc. https://www.ecoatm.com/?utm_campaign=FX_ECO_GS_BOF_Traffic_CellPhone_National&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7KrZpqaMgQMVsNDCBB3e1gk1EAAYASAAEgLIXPD_BwE
Shawn Mihalik
I use Egoscue Therapy (egoscue.com). Pete Egoscue also wrote a book called PAIN FREE, which is worth checking out. –JFM
What’s the therapy he mentions in added value for back pain?
