"Possessed by Possessions"
Added 2021-11-18 13:05:01 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan talk about the emotional and psychological pain that arises when we constantly need more stuff, and they answer the following questions:
How do we quell our mindless consumption? (00:00)
What is “expensive pain”? (08:47)
What is “toxic clinging”? (13:22)
What is the definition of “luxury”? (29:39)
When do luxury goods make sense to own? (34:31)
What about items perceived as superfluous that are actually essential, such as nutritious food compared to processed food that is cheaper and more readily available? (34:42)
Do we purchase items such as campers, boats, off-roading vehicles, cabins, and vacation homes simply because we hope to create memories with people through these objects? (40:33)
Do luxury brands have better business practices, quality, and durability than fast fashion? (44:48)
Why is the chase of an item more satisfying than obtaining it? (48:08)
How do you define “love”? (55:26)
How can I purchase more time? (56:35)
What criteria do you use to evaluate a luxury purchase? (1:00:48)
How do you determine whether a “want” will actually add value to your life rather than becoming just another superfluous purchase? (1:05:23)
LINKS
Art: Beaulah
Article: Kanye West’s New House
Article: Stop Buying Stuff
Book: Love People, Use Things
Book: Minimalist Rulebook
Clothing: Los Angeles Apparel
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Instagram: Emma Krebs
Instagram: Jordan Moore
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Instagram: Jessica Williams
Instagram: Danny Unknwn
Podcast: Obligations
Podcast: Philosophize This!
Podcast: The Curious One
Poll: Tier Names
Resources: The Minimalists
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MAXIMS
“Don’t become possessed by your possessions.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“You don’t need a vacation home to vacation.” —The Minimalists
“Loyalty to a brand is simply an inability to let go.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Clinging to anything squeezes the joy out of it.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Buying a luxury good doesn’t make you a better person.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“No external validation will make up for a missing internal validation.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“The only way to buy more time is through healthy habits.” —Ryan Nicodemus
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 314.
Comments
Bit late to this but… to the woman who asked about brands and their price tag vs quality or wages for the workers, this website and app really helps me, it audits brands for you and helps you see how ‘ethical’ they are under different categories. I hope this helps 🙂 https://directory.goodonyou.eco/?_gl=1*um2x13*_ga*OTExMTg3MTg2LjE2NDc0MjAwOTg.*_ga_TTB1J3Q9MN*MTY0NzQyMDA5Ny4xLjAuMTY0NzQyMDA5Ny42MA..&_ga=2.166498238.1086682607.1647420099-911187186.1647420098
Cat
2022-03-16 08:44:47 +0000 UTCThis one is particularly interesting. One can see that you as well don’t live in a world where al your values are set in concrete but you also sometimes struggle for clarity. What is luxury and what isn’t? You do adjust your habits by what people might think (we don’t want to give people the wrong impression). I like that. Tells me that all this is still a journey also for you. No - you never said differently!
Reiner Knudsen
2022-02-24 11:27:28 +0000 UTC
