Joshua & Ryan reminisce about their favorite memories of 2018, and they answer the following questions:

When should I stop pursuing a relationship? (13:09)

Is it still a hobby if I make money from it? (33:42)

What are a minimalist’s views on religion? (46:30)

Did your absence from social media make you realize it made your life more meaningful, or did it make you realize it’s just a modern platform to advertise? (1:17:13)

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Joshua & Ryan are joined by Jordan Harbinger to talk about what it takes to start a successful small business, and they answer the following questions:

When is it acceptable to take on debt to expand my business? (12:19)

How do I run a minimalist business and still earn a living wage? (39:32)

How do I establish a work-life balance when starting a business? (58:37)

How do I overcome the fear of failure to migrate from corporate cog to owner-operator? (1:04:50)

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Joshua & Ryan discuss upgrading your phone, clothes, technology, housing, appliances, and anything else you might consider upgrading, and they answer the following questions:

Under what circumstances can I justify an upgrade? (15:12)

How do I resist the urge to upgrade to the 'latest and greatest'? (27:37)

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Joshua & Ryan discuss our culture's addiction to stuff, shopping, drugs, alcohol, outrage, drama, success, and achievement, and they answer the following questions:

When should I stop trying to save those individuals that refuse to save themselves? (13:27)

How do I break my addiction to the status quo? (30:14)

How do I break my addiction to success? (35:14)

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

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