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Maximal Ep. 403 | Selling Unwanted Clothes
🕑 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
Cienne
As I've been on my minimalism journey, I have been sharing the principles and benefits of minimalism with my husband and children (age 8 and 5). In regards to the 30-Day Minimalism Game, they agreed to participate in what we ended up calling "Minimalism May." It was too daunting for the kids to try to declutter the number of items required for each day on their own, so we decided to make it a family challenge. Together as a team, our aim was to declutter 496 items during the 31 days of May. We didn't quite make it within that timeframe, but as my daughter desperately wanted to reach our goal of 496 items, we extended the challenge for another 2 weeks to reach it, which we did. We then went out for a special meal to celebrate! Through this experience, I learnt that even young kids can get involved and experience the benefits of decluttering. And also, that we don't need to be legalistic about the game "rules." They can be tweaked to suit your particular situation without compromising the point of the game.
George IV
Another episode of great value. I do miss Ryan, but can't get enough TK. When he's professizing something that makes Josh go "whoooooo", I feel better about humanity. Thanks for the recommendation of "The Idol". Josh, you're absolutely right about it being a well directed piece of artwork. There was so much space for interpretation as it came to the end. I just watched the documentary again on YouTube and couldn't help to wonder if they used some of the same background music in "The Idol".
