In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, The Minimalists talk about the clutter that appears every time we are unnecessarily reactive or defensive in our interactions with others. Listen to the full Maximal episode on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
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Discussed in This Episode
- How can I be less defensive when interacting with others?
- Of all the things that push your buttons, what’s one thing you have a hard time not reacting to?
- From whom did The Minimalists receive a grant?
- Listener tip: Buy nothing for a month!
- Is it possible to let go of the past decisions that I wish I would have made?
- Why do I have trouble enjoying the present moment?
- How do I help my mother declutter her need for family approval?
- What did you enjoy most about the end of the Everything Tour?
- How is Malabama celebrating her 30th birthday?
- Why does this celebrity hold on to his anger?
- Why does JFM own so many timers?
Minimal Maxims
Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.
- Curiosity is the best defense.
- Awareness provides the space to act without overreacting.
- The true test of self-control is tolerance for those who lack it.
- Other people upset you only if you hand them the power.
- Hoarders cling to everything that doesn’t exist.
- Thoughts are not facts.
- Emotional prisons are built with bricks of approval.
- You can’t change the people around you, but you can change the people around you.
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