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"Never Buy That Again"
🕑 Added 2022-04-14 12:06:00 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about their top three personal regrets; Malabama’s, Jordan’s, and Danny’s biggest purchasing regret; their audience’s regrettable decisions; why Joshua and Ryan are considering leaving social media; and they answer the following questions:
Is searching for “the best” a futile pursuit? (00:00)
What is the “paradox of choice”? (02:52)
What is the “second price”? (16:36)
What is the “opportunity cost”? (18:20)
When did the 30-year mortgage become the norm? (21:16)
How is a consumption tax a viable alternative to current taxes? (22:58)
What is your perspective regarding the slap incident at the Oscars? (26:33)
How do we negate the power to offend? (30:46)
What is your viewpoint regarding financing? (43:38)
What are your top consumer regrets? (49:39)
What are the “spiritual underpinnings” of money? (1:04:36)
What are “aspirational purchases”? (1:20:57)
How do we recoup the money spent on a purchase we regret? (1:25:11)
How do we get our money back from inadequate online courses? (1:27:31)
What can we do when we move to a new area and discover we regret the move? (1:30:06)
How do we recover from a significant vehicle purchase? (1:36:10)
What do we do about money misspent on beautification? (1:38:44)
How do we appropriately rehome a pet that was not a good fit for us? (1:42:10)
What can we do about tailored clothing that we regret? (1:47:26)
What do you use for time management? (1:51:04)
What do you use for luggage? (1:56:41)
LINKS
Article: Everything Must Be Paid for Twice
Audiobook: Grabbin’ the Bag
Bag: Pakt One
Book: Debt-Free Degree
Book: Love People, Use Things
Book: Total Money Makeover
Contribute: Bridging the Financial Literacy Gap
Course: How to Write Better
Explore: Consumption Tax
Explore: Paradox of Choice
Instagram: Mallory French
Instagram: Jordan Moore
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Instagram: Jessica Williams
Instagram: Danny Unknwn
Listen: Canyon City
Podcast: Aaron Alexander
Podcast: Love People Use Things | NYC
Podcast: Simple Pets
Resources: The Minimalists
Subscribe: The Minimalists
Text: 937-202-4654
Tour: The Minimalists
Twitter: The Minimalists
Watch: Minimalism
Watch: The Big Short
Website: Beulah
MAXIMS
“Direct communication stops the regret before it starts.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Even not making a decision is a decision.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“As soon as you learn the lesson associated with the regret, you let go of the regret.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“When we recognize the desire behind the thing we want, we no longer want it.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“If everything is valuable, then nothing is valuable.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Shame is tamed when guilt is jilted.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“Moralizing leads to self-righteousness.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“If you have to finance something, you can’t afford it.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“When you finance something, you’re giving away a piece of your freedom.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“If you constantly focus on impressing others, you’ll depress yourself.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Being intentional leads to fewer regrets.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“You retain power by your willingness to walk away.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Every purchase is a temporary purchase.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 335.
Comments
Laura
I used to work in the mall years ago, I remember walking by this store that just sold leggings. All different prints, colors, cuts, etc. the mannequins they used had these nice toned legs and Kim K booty, and thankfully since listening to you guys I quickly realized: do I want the leggings or do I want my booty to look like that if I wear these leggings? 🤣 just like the legging trend where it’s scrunched in the middle back seam to give the illusion of fuller cheeks (maybe?) anyway I did buy one off Amazon a long time ago because I fell for the trap and it does not look the same on everyone! Literally looked like a had a terrible wedgie 😭 if I could have that $30 back and spend it on gas or food I would, but I wouldn’t have known what I looked like in these leggings I saw everywhere unless I tried them. And it was a fail. You’re absolutely correct the lessons learned helped me let go of that regret. Thank you for sharing that moment where you felt so helpless and swallowed by debt you felt like ending it all. I remember (back in the day before minimalism) I had my credit card maxed out, constantly ($4,000) I was only making $11/hr at the time as a sales associate and I couldn’t pay it down. I only had enough for the minimum payment which was about $70 then I’d get hit with the interest of $70! It was never ending cycle. Extremely toxic way of living. Some things we must learn by our own experience but it’s also so nice to learn from your experiences as well. I always enjoy listening, thank you
Nicky
People can always take a short clip of a sentence that takes your point totally out of context. This is the way TV works and this is the way social media works. People will always see what they want to see. They will see you in the way they want you to see. It is up to them, and it’s okay. It says so much about themselves. Thanks so much for all the insights!
