Podcast Ep. 562 | Fantasy Self

The Minimalists talk about “sparkler moments,” letting go of fantasy selves, the best minimalist cleaning brands, the “Organized Enough” rule that can make organizing your home much easier, and much more.

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Discussed in This Episode

After letting go of several fantasy selves, Julia asks how to keep the version of herself who celebrates small moments.
What’s a “fantasy self” you’ve had to let go of?
Big announcement!
What are the best minimalist cleaning products for your home?
Debbie asks how to distinguish paper worth keeping from paper she feels emotionally obligated to keep.
Vicky asks how to live peacefully when everyday activities increasingly require apps, logins, and access to our personal data.
No one is better than me.
Apartments are just modern caves.
The ‘Organized Enough’ Rule.
Added Value song.

Minimal Maxims

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

A small moment doesn’t need a special occasion.
Fantasies are fatal if left unfollowed.
Clutter is an audition for a life you don’t want.
Perfect is the enemy of progress.
Irreplaceable doesn’t mean worth keeping.
You don’t need to upgrade a life that already works.
Don’t think less of yourself. Think of yourself less.

Links Mentioned in This Episode

Added Value: The Death of Robin Hood
Added Value: A Fading Man
Added Value: “Happy Belated”
Added Value: The Invite
Book: Emotional Clutter
Book: Everything That Remains
Book: Very, Very Simple
Essay: Photo-Scanning Party
More About Less: The “Organized Enough” Rule That Can Make Your Home—and Life—Easier
Show: One Question with T.K. Coleman
Watch: Talkaboutable #1
Watch: Talkaboutable #2

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