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The Purpose of a Thing Is to Be Used or Enjoyed

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In this short video, The Minimalists are joined by Leo Babauta from Zen Habits to talk about buying multipurpose clothes, technology, and other items that eliminate excess. This is a standalone highlight from episode 420 of The Minimalists Private Podcast.

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