The Minimalists talk about the right amount of deprivation, sacrificing for others, obsession with books, education that aligns with minimalist principles, and more.
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Discussed in This Episode
- How much should I deprive myself for the sake of loving others?
- When does it make sense to stop sacrificing for another person?
- Right Here, Right Now: Peek inside Joshua’s minimalist home.
- Listener tip: Coming to terms with body-image insecurities that you can’t control.
- How do I let go of my obsession with books and keep only the ones I love?
- What type of education best aligns with minimalist principles?
- How does it feel to go without superfluous material items?
- Talkaboutable: Recap of T.K. on Steve Patterson’s podcast talking about Catholicism.
- Sucky Ad: You don’t need to win like a champion to celebrate like one.
- More About Less: Nine little things that make your home look messy.
- Added Value: Soccer Mommy’s acoustic perfection.
Minimal Maxims
Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.
- It is difficult to help an arsonist maintain a campfire.
- A boundary without a resolution is a barricade.
- Sacrifice ends where self-betrayal begins.
- Without clear values, a kindhearted sacrifice oxidizes into bland placation.
- Love people and use things because the opposite never works.
- Focused obsession is fuel; unfocused obsession is asphyxiation.
- A child does not need a school to receive an education.
- Minimalism is the amplification of spaciousness.
- Never surround the truth with a bodyguard of lies.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Added Value: “Abigail”
- Book: Love People, Use Things
- Counseling: Clutter Counseling
- More About Less: 9 Things That Make Your House Look Messy
- Podcast: School
- Podcast: Steve Patterson & T.K. Coleman
- Resource: 15 Ways to Write Better
- Resource: 30-Day Minimalism Game
- Resource: Minimalist Rulebook
- Resource: Values Worksheet
- Watch: Entryway Rule
- Watch: Look Inside My Minimalist Home
- Watch: No Piles Rule
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- Joshua Fields Millburn
- Ryan Nicodemus
- T.K. Coleman
- Post-Production Peter
- Matt Savidakis
- Jeff Sarris
- Dave LaTulippe
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