Joshua and Ryan talk about why we hold on to material possessions in an attempt to hold on to our memories, what we can do to hold on to our memories without holding on to the stuff, and they answer the following questions:
Should I hold on to sentimental mementos, like a wedding dress, in case my children may want them someday? (05:25)
How do I find the strength to let go of my deceased parent’s belongings? (18:24)
How do I determine what sentimental items are appropriate to keep? (29:55)
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Joshua and Ryan discuss local, national, and international politics; outrage and divisiveness in the current political climate; and the quagmire of disarray and turmoil created by tribalism and partisan politics with journalist and podcaster Kim Iversen, and they answer the following questions:
How can we help our government officials adopt more minimalist practices, especially with respect to budgets? (02:54)
Which political party is most closely aligned with the principles of minimalism? (15:29)
How do we all maintain balance in this heated political climate? (25:25)
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Joshua and Ryan field a flurry of questions from their podcast supporters, including:
What system do you use to organize your personal and professional lives? (01:14)
How do I determine which habits are helping me and which habits are not? (04:52)
How do I ensure I carry forward the lessons I learned from the pandemic regarding appropriate scheduling? (11:04)
How do I tactfully say ‘no’ to bosses and coworkers when I’m not on the clock? (20:50)
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Joshua talks about whether reducing our consumption is enough to save the planet, or whether we need to do more than recycle, share stuff, and consume less; the upsides and downsides of capitalism; potential necessary changes to environmental policy; and some misconceptions about human progress with author and MIT scientist and professor Andrew McAfee, and they answer the following questions:
How can we use minimalist practices to help the environment? (05:21)
How do we train ourselves to purchase more intentionally and less impulsively? (23:37)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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