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Maximal Ep. 353 | Quitting Minimalism
🕑 Added 2022-08-15 11:05:01 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by comedian Jamie Kilstein to talk about quitting minimalism, saying “no” to birthday gifts, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
What is your perspective regarding people quitting minimalism? (01:44)
Why do we often blame our problems on everything but ourselves? (05:47)
What is “new-convert syndrome”? (10:26)
What has helped you remain calm amid chaos? (12:04)
How effective is therapy in recovering from toxic relationships? (19:58)
How do we stop dwelling on former relationships? (31:23)
How do we best manage our time so we can focus on what’s truly important? (39:37)
What is “busyness”? (44:31)
How do we most effectively minimize and organize our photo collections? (49:51)
How do we tactfully refuse gifts? (55:45)
What are T.K.’s three options regarding gifts? (59:14)
Listener comments and minimalism tips. (1:02:20)
Segment: More About Less (1:04:03)
What is the difference between natural desires and unnatural desires? (1:07:12)
Can we buy back our freedoms? (1:13:22)
What is “f-u minimalism”? (1:14:41)
Is stand-up comedy dying? (1:24:07)
Segment: Amass It or Trash It (1:36:45)
What led Jamie to buy and return a Roomba? (1:37:42)
Segment: Checkout-Line Wisdom (1:41:16)
Segment: Advertisements Suck (1:50:10)
Segment: Obsolete Objects (2:01:15)
Segment: Photo Friday Home Tour (2:12:33)
Segment: Right Here, Right Now (2:21:38)
Segment: Added Value (2:27:34)
LINKS
Added Value: “Cindy’s Interlude”
Book: Everything That Remains
Book: Love People, Use Things
Book: Minimalist Rulebook
Essay: Delete 1,000 Photos in 11 Days
Event: Sunday Symposium
Podcast: Funeral for Things
Resources: The Minimalists
Story: “The Lottery in Almería”
Subscribe: The Minimalists
Text: 937-202-4654
Watch: Drew Michael
Watch: Minimalism
Watch: The Tree of Life
Website: How to Write Better
Website: Jamie Kilstein
Website: Amanda Montell
Website: The Bergamot
MAXIMS
You don’t need to let go if there’s nothing to hold on to.
You’ll find meaning when you stop looking for it.
Extinguish the fire before rebuilding your house.
Your priorities directly correspond with how you spend your time.
Not buying a thing is letting go in advance.
A relationship is not loving if it’s not honest.
A gift is not a gift if you are not allowed to let it go.
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Comments
Alex Coronado
Heard this episode twice: Livestream and podcast. Since you included TK C., the value from the podcast tightened the spot in my heart. Thank you Jamie for being yourself. And perfect timing on dropping the episode. Biggest, warmest (sometimes stinkiest) hugs from Mexico
Emma
Unfortunately Nina shut down her blog years ago. She's a wonderful woman to know, though. Glad we were able to share her story. -JFM
Lily Murrell
Where can I find the minimalist 'nene yeow' josh mentioned
