Video: "Exacerbated by Stuff"
Added 2020-09-10 12:01:01 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss how to improve the focus in our lives to relieve our reliance on stuff, and they answer the following questions:
What is the appropriate way to provide feedback? (08:32)
How do we best encourage others to take sensible precautions during the global pandemic? (22:33)
What is the most sensible approach moving forward to address the global pandemic? (25:03)
What is the difference between a mistake and a bad decision? (38:02)
How do we best strengthen our immune system? (49:20)
How effective are vaccines? (51:30)
How do we treat ourselves amid the global pandemic without accumulating stuff? (1:01:29)
What can we do for recreation amid the restrictions imposed by the global pandemic? (1:06:56)
How do I differentiate between recyclables and trash when it comes to stuff? (1:12:03)
How do I best declutter my kitchen? (1:18:20)
How do I better temper my urge to purge? (1:23:31)
How do I get my parents to respect me as a young adult? (1:26:45)
LINKS
Book: As a Decade Fades
Book: Everything Is Spiritual
Book: Minimalist Rulebook
Essay: Essentials, Nonessentials, Junk
Essay: How to Let Go of Possessions
Essay: Wants and Needs
Instagram: Jordan Moore
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Instagram: Jessica Williams
Podcast: The Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast
Podcast: The Rich Roll Podcast
Podcast: Hobbies
Podcast: Yes Is More
Resources: The Minimalists
Subscribe: The Minimalists
Text: 937-202-4654
Watch: An Introduction to Joy
Watch: Fed Up
MAXIMS
“Not buying something is letting go of it in advance.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Even the best excuse is still an excuse.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“No matter how much you prepare, you can’t prepare for everything.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“The best time to declutter was yesterday; the second best time is today.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“You are what you desire.” —The Minimalists
“Don’t let today’s purchase become tomorrow’s guilt.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“Our stuff is the remnant of bad decisions.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 251.
Comments
I believe it’s in this podcast where you talk about the mentor that thought you how to critically think. I’m interested in that 👀 Mostly because of my corporate job, but also to maintain as a life skill. Could we continue talking about it?
Alex Coronado
2020-09-27 16:45:16 +0000 UTCAs a 23 year old I felt called out at minute 26-27. I have considered to "get covid" so I may free my mind of it. However, as you further talk about solidarity, that's what's driven most of my choices as when I have the opportunity to go out, along with the strong recommendations of my corporate job to stay at home. In Monterrey, Mexico, masks are mandated if you're outside, but inside businesses they "allow" people to walk freely without one. I find those decisions, by those who are in power, counter effective. By looking that the general public is careless, to my taste, with COVID situations, I decided to support the vulnerable population by not not going out and potentially spreading the virus. I feel very tempted to go back to places I feel "required", like a gym. As an early bird, I can be in and out of one before 7AM, avoiding congestions. Where I'm getting at, people appears to be unconsciously aiming for a herd immunity. I disagree with that choice, had we taken better steps to flatten the curve. Now we're too far on the curve to try and flatten it, thus I'm thinking to "go forward with the herd" in a conscient state of mind. Utilizing a mask and social distancing, disinfecting surfaces and avoiding contact if not necessary. PS, I would love to give feedback more often but typing is not what I prefer doing in my spare time, I hope I explain myself.
Alex Coronado
2020-09-23 13:20:20 +0000 UTC
