Maximal Ep. 352 | The Expectations (Video)
Added 2022-08-08 11:00:07 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by musician Matt Nathanson to talk about the problem with expectations and assumptions.
Discussed in this episode:
Segment: More About Less (01:25)
How is Matt’s new album different from his previous albums? (01:35)
Song: “German Cars” (05:48)
Song: “Pictures” (10:33)
Song: “Beginners” (13:09)
Song: “Pigeons” (20:30)
Song: “Boston Accent” (29:43)
Song: “Type/Erase” (41:39)
Song: “Future’s Here” (53:02)
Song: “Soundtrack” (59:16)
Song: “Sway” (1:04:20)
Song: “Blush” (1:15:06)
How do I remove my emotional clutter so I can refine my focus? (1:21:13)
How do I lower or eliminate expectations? (1:36:47)
What is the distinction between an expectation and an assumption? (1:45:27)
What do you consider your most meaningful accomplishment? (1:47:27)
Listener comments and minimalism tips. (1:58:20)
Segment: Talkaboutables (2:01:22)
Why did Joshua and Ryan walk out of the Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony? (2:01:32)
What is your perspective regarding awards? (2:04:19)
How do we better manage disagreement with one another? (2:24:16)
How do you define “hate”? (2:27:05)
Segment: Advertisements Suck (2:32:06)
How much responsibility do we bear as critical thinkers in resisting the manipulativeness of ads? (2:38:17)
How do we most effectively resolve issues? (2:46:16)
Where can we donate unwanted sheet music? (2:48:55)
Are we wasting our money by paying to store our belongings while we’re between homes? (2:52:33)
What is the “casino technique”? (2:55:37)
What minimalism education do you have for children? (3:00:38)
Segment: Amass It or Trash It (3:08:49)
Segment: Added Value (3:19:00)
Why does T.K. listen to Christmas music every day? (3:19:16)
LINKS
Added Value: “River”
Book: Everything That Remains
Book: Love People, Use Things
Book: The Courage to Be Disliked
Book: The Path of Least Resistance
Contribute: Bridging the Financial Literacy Gap
Event: Sunday Symposium
Listen: Boston Accent
Listen: Live Session
Patreon: Matt Nathanson
Resources: The Minimalists
Subscribe: The Minimalists
Text: 937-202-4654
Tour: The Minimalists
Watch: Less Is Now
Website: How to Write Better
Website: Matt Nathanson
MAXIMS
Distractions are the weeds that grow out of boredom.
Every expectation is a roadblock on the highway to happiness.
It’s not the dream if it’s not your dream.
Minimalism is the natural state for human beings.
Competition confounds contentment.
I cut my worries in half by getting rid of half of my possessions.
The more things you have, the more things you have to worry about.
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Comments
I personally love the longer lengths as well as the format. One can always find shorter versions on YT. : )
Julie444
2023-07-18 15:37:03 +0000 UTCThis album is truly amazing and the talk was just inspiring.
TGBahr
2022-10-10 14:45:55 +0000 UTCWe understand. Give it a month—we think you’ll love it! --JFM
Emma
2022-08-30 10:27:40 +0000 UTCUmm, maybe try to keep the length shorter? Of course it's great to let the conversation flow, but 2-3 hours seem quiet long for me. Maybe it's just me, I liked the old format, one podcast covered one walk, and now I have to either split the podcast (or just quit it) or do double walks.
Marja
2022-08-22 14:17:55 +0000 UTCThanks for your feedback, Marja! Any useful suggestions for the future?
Emma
2022-08-22 13:14:49 +0000 UTCAm I the only one who does not fancy these new longer podcasts? For me they are too scattered around, compared to the old ones these seem less concentrated.
Marja
2022-08-20 18:20:58 +0000 UTC
