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“Upgrades” Postscript

Patreon Exclusive! Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus host a private podcast session for their Patreon supporters, and they answer the following questions:

What is the deciding factor between repairing an item or replacing it with a newer version? (2:51)

How do I responsibly discard of items that I replaced with upgrades? (8:50)

LINKS

Article: How to Recycle Old Electronics

Essay: The 30/30 Rule

Podcast: Upgrades

Watch: If People Who Sell Stuff Were Honest About Black Friday

MINIMAL MAXIMS

“End, mend, or bend instead of upgrading.”

“Upgrade by downgrading.”

This Postscript episode corresponds with Minimal episode 162.

“Upgrades” Postscript

Comments

Love that you discuss the full lifecycle of the items after disposing it! I'm leaning toward a more minimalist lifestyle which began when I started considering my impact on the world and then when I saw your documentary. I find it super easy not to buy new things, but less easy to get rid of things I will use one day😅 I find a lot of value in your podcasts and discussions, so thank you!

Deanna Freeth

Thanks so much for the discussion around my question guys! I did not at all think it’d be on the show! Will cut to the chase in future ;) (you were right, I was just giving context)

Arlen Rowe


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