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Video: "Buying with Intention"

Patreon 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.

Video: "Buying with Intention"

Comments

That is great Jessica! Especially your last point on how unique we are! ;) Thanks for listening - we appreciate you!

Emma

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! ;)

Jessica Gonzalez

this made me think about the list they send out saying that your child needs a $60+ amount of school supplies

Nikki Smith


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