The Minimalists

Podcast 442 | Rental Culture

In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, The Minimalists speak with Lisa Ann about the benefits of renting clothes, homes, cars, books, tools, and more. They also talk about when it’s best to own a thing instead of renting it. Listen to the full Maximal episode on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

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Discussed in This Episode

What should I do with my wardrobe if my style preferences constantly change?
What’s one thing you’d rather rent than own? And what’s one thing you’d rather own than rent?
How does letting go of things help people let go of resentment?
How did Lisa Ann rent her dog?
What are The Minimalists’ favorite brands of T-shirts?
Is it considered cheating if my husband watches pornography? Should I leave him if he keeps watching?
What am I doing wrong if I keep being ghosted?
Would I experience more peace if I sold my house and just rented a home going forward?
What’s JFM’s funniest Lisa Ann story?

Minimal Maxims

Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.

“Trendy” is an adjective that means “soon to go out of style.”
Ownership is an illusion. Everything is a rental.
Ownership is a burden whenever it gets in the way of a blessing.
A brand name is not a substitute for confidence or personal style.
Complimentary differences ignite relationship passion; irreconcilable differences extinguish that passion.
The present does not need to be constructed with bricks from the past.
If someone dislikes you, it says something about them; if everyone dislikes you, it says something about you.
Taboos exist only if you allow other people to hand them to you.