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Maximal Ep. 361 | Stop Saying Yes
🕑 Added 2022-10-10 11:05:00 +0000 UTCThe Minimalists talk about managing guilt and disappointment when saying "no," natural remedies for anxiety, the difference between being intentional and seeking pleasure, why misery exists in every relationship, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do I manage the guilt I feel when I must refuse the requests of others for my assistance? (02:14)
Why is it so difficult to say “no” in the moment? (05:36)
Is it selfish to expect adequate compensation for my time and expertise? (11:59)
What practices have you found helpful for maintaining peace of mind despite the intermittent chaotic onslaught of OCD? (13:52)
How do we remain fiercely intentional even when it’s not pleasurable? (21:11)
How do we determine our ‘enough’? (27:56)
How does misery exist in all relationships? (31:48)
How do we become more diplomatic in our interpersonal communication? (41:31)
How important is it to clarify our outcomes? (49:37)
Segment: Lightning Round (50:46)
How do I appropriately manage the anger I feel toward the transgressions of others? (51:27)
Listener comments and minimalism tips. (57:18)
How can anger be productive? (59:05)
Segment: More About Less (1:07:14)
How do we have a healthy dose of obsession and devotion in our lives? (1:08:41)
Segment: Talkaboutables (1:16:41)
How is capitalism misrepresented? (1:18:40)
What are the three attributes of positive capitalism/voluntaryism? (1:20:58)
Why do you consider “consult your doctor” cowardly advice? (1:28:04)
Who have you found that supports not using sunscreen? (1:31:15)
What is your perspective regarding introversion? (1:40:06)
What has been your experience with unschooling? (1:46:45)
Segment: Amass It or Trash It (1:49:01)
Segment: Obsolete Objects (1:55:47)
Segment: Advertisements Suck (1:59:58)
Segment: Photo Friday Home Tour (2:05:38)
How do we tactfully decline the requests of loved ones? (2:10:08)
Segment: Right Here, Right Now (2:15:30)
Segment: Added Value (2:16:37)
LINKS
Added Value: “Waving a White Flag”
App: Neurocycle
App: Reading Eggs
Book: Anything You Want
Book: Everything That Remains
Book: Hell Yeah or No
Book: Love People, Use Things
Book: The Pale King
Decor: Girard Environmental Enrichment Panels
Essay: Food Is Not Entertainment
Event: Sunday Symposium
Instagram: Humans of Capitalism
Podcast: Angry
Podcast: How to Write Better
Resources: The Minimalists
Subscribe: The Minimalists
Text: 937-202-4654
Twitter: Sam Parr
MAXIMS
To be happy, stop saying “yes” to the things that make you miserable.
What if your weakness was actually your superpower?
Letting go of desire also involves letting go of the desire to let go.
Misery and joy are preexisting conditions.
Feelings are better witnessed than displayed.
Mo’ expectations, mo’ emotions.
Radical inclusion requires complete acceptance.
Feelings are not to be conquered but engaged with imagination.
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Comments
Andrea Tibbets
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Shaun
Great episode. A lot of good insights as always. Josh’s revelation about his introversion made me realize that I am very similar and helped me have another way to explain my introversion to my significant other. Thank you.
