Podcast Ep. 561 | Good at Life

Joshua and T.K. speak with author Ben Meer about choosing a slower life in a fast world, why many work promotions turn into downgrades at home, creating distance from your current routine, five decluttering hot takes from apartment therapy, and more.

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Discussed in This Episode

How can I choose a slower life in a culture that expects me to keep climbing?
Right Here, Right Now: Patreon Zoom calls and a programming note.
Listener Tip: What should someone look for when they’re trying out a different way of living?
What systems can I put in place for maintaining my home to support my life?
Talkaboutable: The Minimalists are hypocrites.
Talkaboutable: You don’t have the power to ruin my day.
More About Less: 5 Decluttering Hot Takes from Apartment Therapy
Sucky Ad: Victor Wembanyama Says He Will ‘Never’ Sign Sports Betting Deal, Calls Others ‘Sad’ for Doing It
Added Value: A track by a new singer-songwriter from Fresno.

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 promotion at work can be a demotion at home.
A life you have to recover from leaves little time for living.
You need distance from your routine to notice what it’s costing you.
Everything you own gives you something to do.

Links Mentioned in This Episode

Added Value: “Same Room”
Book: How to Be Good at Life
Course: Simplify Everything
Essay: Luxury Time
Instagram: Ben Meer
More About Less: 5 Decluttering Hot Takes from Apartment Therapy
Sucky Ad: Victor Wembanyama Says He Will ‘Never’ Sign Sports Betting Deal, Calls Others ‘Sad’ for Doing It
Watch: Talkaboutable #2
Website: Ben Meer
Website: Workaway

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