Joshua & Ryan talk about fear, depression, success, judgment, and gift-giving, and they answer the following questions:
How do I explain my mental health issues to my new partner? (25:06)
How do I address gift-giving with loved ones that insist on giving gifts and question my judgment for not wanting them? (44:42)
How do I conquer the fear of criticism that is holding me back from sharing my creative work with the world? (1:00:01)
How do I overcome decision fatigue and choose a career? (1:09:41)
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Joshua & Ryan sit down with Peter Rollins, producer of Making Love, to discuss why people struggle with love, and they answer the following questions:
How do I appropriately enrich a relationship? (52:40)
When should I stop pursuing a relationship? (1:20:20)
How do I best love myself? (1:43:36)
How do I determine if a love is good or bad? (1:51:06)
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Joshua & Ryan answer a bunch of questions about minimalism, including:
Which revenue stream should I focus my energy on to ensure my company is profitable? (1:51)
What project are you focused on to complete within the next year? (7:52)
Should I spend more money for an apartment with an extra room for a home office? (11:58)
How does having a child change one’s minimalist practices? (19:28)
How do I find happiness when I’m stressed? (26:11)
What can I do to minimize more quickly? (35:21)
How do you consistently deliver practical and valuable advice? (41:26)
How do I learn to push through discomfort? (46:14)
Why do you do what you do? (53:08)
How do I create a company while remaining true to my minimalist values? (1:02:08)
How do I stay true to my minimalist values through a significant financial windfall? (1:08:22)
Do minimalist practices remain consistent throughout the world? (1:11:28)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Joshua & Ryan talk about spouses, significant others, partners, boyfriends, girlfriends, and lovers, and they answer the following questions:
How do my partner and I create a mutually agreeable budget? (19:45)
How do I live as a minimalist without my spouse’s support? (38:07)
How do I purge my spouse’s excess stuff without upsetting them? (56:07)
How do I determine between an ideal relationship and a simply comfortable relationship? (1:02:04)
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Joshua & Ryan sit down with Rachel Cruze, author of Love Your Life, Not Theirs, to discuss managing finances, eliminating debt, and avoiding the comparison trap, and they answer the following questions:
How do I determine the appropriate amount of money to save when my income fluctuates throughout the year? (26:40)
How do I explain minimalism to non-minimalists? (33:08)
How do my partner and I decide who is responsible for each financial obligation in our household? (43:27)
How do I maintain a balance between taking care of debt too much and not enough? (47:30)
How do I keep myself motivated to keep paying off my debt when it feels overwhelming? (55:41)
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