In this episode of The Minimalists Podcast, Joshua & Ryan speak with Patrick Rhone, author of Enough, in Minneapolis, and they answer the following questions:
- Is America’s consumerism more nefarious than that of other countries that therefore makes practicing minimalism even more crucial in the United States?
- Is it better to use up what you have, or is it better to sell it, donate it, or give it away?
- Should I hang onto the things I purchased for the person I want to become?
- Are there similarities between the principles of living in Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning and the principles of minimalism?
- Where should I draw the line with memorabilia?
- Is it possible for me to live a minimalist lifestyle while making a living selling other people things they don’t need?
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Joshua & Ryan’s pithy, sharable, less-than-140-character answers to the lightning-round questions:
- Joshua on recognizing life-changing events: “We all experience car crashes in life: the question isn’t about the crash—the question is about what we do after the crash.”
- Ryan on recognizing life-changing events: “For us to make a major change in our lives, sometimes we must have a major catastrophe—but we shouldn’t have to wait for that moment.”
- Patrick on recognizing life-changing events: “Every moment is a fresh opportunity to make a new start.”
- Joshua on drawing the line with memorabilia: “The winner is not determined by the trophy.”
- Ryan on drawing the line with memorabilia: “Even if you win a gold medal, it doesn’t matter how many you hold onto—you’re going to have to work your ass off to win another one next year.”
- Patrick on drawing the line with memorabilia: “When you win that gold medal, how many fingers will you be holding up?”
- Joshua on practices that conflict with our values: “If your actions don’t align with your values, you’ll continue to experience a chasm of discontent.”
- Ryan on on practices that conflict with our values: “If you want to live a discontented life, live outside your values and beliefs—but you’re certainly not going to be happy.”
- Patrick on practices that conflict with our values: “Tell your own story of your life, and, by doing so, you will help others live their lives better.”
Mentioned in This Episode
- Tour: Less Is Now
- Patreon: The Minimalists
- App: Day One
- Book: Enough
- Book: Essential
- Book: Everything That Remains
- Book: Man’s Search for Meaning
- Book: Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life
- Book: Relentless
- Charity: Against Malaria Foundation
- Essay: 20 Dollars, 20 Minutes
- Essay: Packing Party
- Essay: Understanding Others
- Explore: Teff Flour
- Instagram: Patrick Rhone
- Meetup: Minimalist.org
- Podcast: Values
- Recommendation: Birchwood Cafe
- Recommendation: Circus Juventas
- Recommendation: Dilla’s Ethiopian Restaurant
- Recommendation: Dogwood Coffee
- Recommendation: SimpleREV
- Recommendation: Skye Steele
- Recommendation: Spyhouse Coffee Roasters
- Recommendation: Vosges Chocolate
- Twitter: Jessica Williams
- Twitter: Patrick Rhone
- Twitter: Podcast Shawn
- Venue: The Cedar Cultural Center
- Watch: Mary Tyler Moore
- Watch: Minimalism Documentary
- Watch: Rhoda
- Website: Matt D’Avella
- Website: Patrick Rhone
- YouTube: Matt D’Avella
This episode was produced by Shawn Harding. Our theme music was written and performed by Peter Doran. Our podcast is completely free, so if you find value in these episodes, please consider donating a dollar. Your donations help keep this podcast advertisement-free (because advertisements suck).
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