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Maximal Ep. 403 | Selling Unwanted Clothes (Video)
🕑 Added 2023-07-31 11:00:04 +0000 UTCThe Minimalists talk about ways to get rid of unwanted clothing, furniture, and art; aligning values with actions; a minimalist approach to smartphone use; lessons from Henry David Thoreau; using ADHD as a superpower; the minimalist economy; and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
What are my options for getting rid of unwanted clothes? (01:55)
How can my partner and I reconcile our differing views on having children? (20:43)
Should I get rid of my smartphone? (37:15)
Was Henry David Thoreau the ideal minimalist? (47:30)
How can minimalism help us restructure our environment so we can focus on our priority? (57:10)
How can we be sure our beliefs are our own? (01:04:42)
Is the economy forcing people to be more minimal? (01:13:23)
Is minimalism “all or nothing,” or are there areas in my life where I can allow space for more? (01:21:05)
What is the 30-Day Minimalism Game? (01:27:39)
LINKS
Added Value: The Idol
Added Value: The Weekend, "The Lure"
Article: The Best Places to Sell Unwanted Clothes, Art, Furniture, and More
Article: How to Sell Your Used Clothes Online to Make Money
Essay: Dashing Dog, Searching for Purpose
Essay: How to Understand Your Values
Essay: Reprogramming the Twitch
Play: 30-Day Minimalism Game
Podcast: Savage Love
Subscribe: The Minimalists' Newsletter
Website: Angel Gown Program
Website: Side Husl
MAXIMS
There are no refunds for misspent time.
Discontent arises when our values are misaligned with our actions.
Our devices become distractions when they aren’t used deliberately.
What if your weakness is actually your superpower?
Unlearning is just as important as learning.
Just as forced commitment is not an indication of devotion, and forced restraint is not a marker of self-discipline, forced simplicity is not a demonstration of minimalism.
When you make minimalism all or nothing, it’s all for nothing.
Living simply involves intention, not deprivation.
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Comments
Lauren Campbell
I found the suggestion to use thredup.com from Malabama to be very helpful. The time and gas spent driving to the consignment store was not worth the few dollars I was getting. It’s been eye opening how little I get for clothes and art I bought at art festivals, which I spent a couple hundred dollars (if not more) framing. It really does make me cautious and conscious on purchases going forward.
lovetotravel780
This was another great episode. It was educational and entertaining. My favorite part was when Josh said if you don't have your health you don't have anything.
