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Maximal Ep. 420 | Possession Reduction
🕑 Added 2023-11-27 12:01:01 +0000 UTCThe Minimalists speak with Leo Babauta about bringing meaning to our everyday lives, getting back on track with minimalism, just-in-case versus just-for-when baby items, multipurpose things, midlife crises, the “holiday shopping season,” hobby clutter, smartphones, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
How can I bring meaning to my everyday life? (05:20)
How do I get back on track after falling off the minimalism wagon? (18:44)
Should I hold on to baby items for when I have another child? (31:15)
Does it make sense to use multipurpose items? (38:30)
How can we use minimalism to embrace new beginnings? (50:00)
What should I get my five kids for Christmas? (58:54)
Are smartphones a minimalist tool or a maximalist device? (01:12:00)
Is being a minimalist just another form of identity clutter? (01:19:00)
Who knew that frozen water was so controversial? (01:25:45)
Why do we love this Patron’s weekend home? (01:44:20)
Does land ownership make sense? (01:47:50)
LINKS
Added Value: Sufjan Stevens, “So You Are Tired”
Article: Land Ownership Makes No Sense
Audiobook: Love People, Use Things
Book: 16 Rules for Living with Less
Book: Everything That Remains
Podcast: Zen Habits
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Website: Gricey.art
Website: mnmlist.com
Website: RyanNicodemus.com
Website: SundaySymposium.com
Website: ZenHabits.net
MAXIMS
Minimalism is the thing that gets us past the things so we can make room for life’s most important things, which aren’t things at all.
Reducing possessions is the starting point, not the finish line.
“Just in case” are the three most dangerous words in the English language.
Most crises are the byproduct of excess.
The “holiday shopping season” is merely the “holiday season” cluttered with shopping.
Minimalism is the antidote to excess, not the enemy of access.
Is a hammer a tool or a weapon? Depends on how you use it.
The smartphone is a minimal tool that leads to maximal distraction.
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Comments
Angel
It was so wonderful to hear the conversation with Leo! Leo’s blog really inspired me back in the day with my baby steps to minimalism! 💜💜💜
Brianne Weymouth
I loved this episode. TK’s discussion of meaning gave me a much needed new perspective. I appreciate y’all so much!
