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Video: "Buying with Intention"
🕑 Added 2019-10-17 12:01:01 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about buying new and used material possessions with intention, purchasing products that last a lifetime, and being responsible with time and money when shopping for necessities with author and business owner Tara Button, and they answer the following questions:
Should I stick to cheap sunglasses if I accidentally break them regularly? (39:16)
Can I justify spending money on clothing if I’m in debt? (43:48)
Do you recommend physical books, ebooks, or library books? (53:32)
How do I spend less money on food? (56:29)
How do I avoid the allure of fast fashion? (59:37)
How do I differentiate between want and need? (1:02:15)
How do you avoid analysis paralysis when making purchasing decisions? (1:04:32)
LINKS
Article: How We Choose a BuyMeOnce Product
Book: A Life Less Throwaway
Book: Cooking on a Bootstrap
Essay: 20 Dollars, 20 Minutes
Explore: Jhai Coffee House
Explore: Pakt Bags
Explore: Save Khaki
Explore: Solidteknics Cast Iron Pan
Explore: Son of a Tailor
Instagram: Jordan Moore
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Instagram: Jessica Williams
Podcast: Buy Once
Podcast: Clothing
Podcast: Chris D’Elia
Podcast: Dr. Ryan Greene
Podcast: Minimalist Diets
Watch: American Factory
Website: BuyMeOnce
Website: Minimalism Life
Website: Minimalissimo
MAXIMS
“Sometimes everything you ever wanted isn’t actually what you want.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“It’s okay to have something you want as long as you can afford the true cost.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“You don’t have the time to own more.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“No item can make you more or less of a person.” —Tara Button
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 202.
Comments
Emma
That is great Jessica! Especially your last point on how unique we are! ;) Thanks for listening - we appreciate you!
Jessica Gonzalez
I started out life only able to select clothes from thrift stores because we had very little money, and I HATED it. I was embarassed, and I wanted Guess and Jordash (just aged myself haha) like all the other kids had. Now I LOVE shopping in thrift stores, flea markets, and I'm so proud that I've honed this skill for decades. As an adult, nearly my entire house has been pre-loved by someone else. It's incredibly accurate that garments, household goods, linens, etc. were of such higher quality even just 30 years ago. My favorite hack is that you know it'll last you a long time if it's already 30 + years old and still looks great! Plus, how basic is it to go pick out an item at the mall that'll show just how unique you are, JUST like everyone else! ;)
Nikki Smith
this made me think about the list they send out saying that your child needs a $60+ amount of school supplies
