Joshua and Ryan talk about reducing—or maybe even eliminating—obligations, and they answer the following questions:
What is your ‘context’? (02:23)
When is an obligation an actual obligation and not a perceived obligation? (04:31)
Is there a difference between commitment and obligation? (05:28)
What is the difference between want and desire? (07:04)
Do we truly want to be happy? (12:27)
What do you mean by ‘commitment’? (13:46)
How do I appropriately address societal obligations, such as charitable giving, when I don’t have the means to meet those obligations? (17:36)
What does ‘virtue’ mean? (25:47)
What is the difference between a community and a tribe? (26:38)
How do I prioritize financial obligations, such as debt? (29:24)
How do I step back from obligations I’ve accepted in the past? (41:47)
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Joshua and Ryan talk about starting over and kicking off the New Year with some friendly decluttering, and they answer the following questions:
How do I start decluttering? (04:02)
What is the difference between decluttering and organizing? (07:05)
How do I conduct an effective Packing Party? (07:38)
How do I get my kids involved in decluttering? (13:01)
How do I determine whether or not to keep a car that’s functional, but not ideal? (14:49)
Once you declutter, how do you keep the clutter from coming back? (21:52)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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