{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60b6974957e99c00199ca355/62fa210f245d730014d61e04?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"353 | Quitting Minimalism","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60b6974957e99c00199ca355/1669839721532-27715f278428632bba4cd4d7b0035fcf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Patreon Exclusive</strong>. The Minimalists are joined by comedian <a href=\"https://www.jamiekilstein.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jamie Kilstein</a> to talk about quitting minimalism, saying “no” to birthday gifts, and more.</p><p>Discussed in this episode:</p><p>What is your perspective regarding people quitting minimalism? (01:44)</p><p>Why do we often blame our problems on everything but ourselves? (05:47)</p><p>What has helped you remain calm amid chaos? (12:04)</p><p>How effective is therapy in recovering from toxic relationships? (19:58)</p><p>How do we stop dwelling on former relationships? (31:23)</p><p>How do we best manage our time so we can focus on what’s truly important? (39:37)</p><p>What is “busyness”? (44:31)</p><p>How do we most effectively minimize and organize our photo collections? (49:51)</p><p>How do we tactfully refuse gifts? (55:45)</p><p>What is the difference between natural desires and unnatural desires? (1:07:12)</p><p>Can we buy back our freedoms? (1:13:22)</p><p>What is “f-u minimalism”? (1:14:41)</p><p>Is stand-up comedy dying? (1:24:07)</p><p>What led Jamie to buy and return a Roomba? (1:37:42)</p><p><strong>LINKS</strong></p><p>Added Value: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/rJFerZwElaA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“Cindy’s Interlude”</a></p><p>Book: <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3zzE2ur\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Everything That Remains</em></a></p><p>Book: <a href=\"https://amzn.to/2TbwkFC\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Love People, Use Things</em></a></p><p>Book: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/rulebook/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Minimalist Rulebook</em></a></p><p>Essay: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/delete/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Delete 1,000 Photos in 11 Days</a></p><p>Event: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/sunday/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sunday Symposium</a></p><p>Podcast: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/podcast/#351\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Funeral for Things</a></p><p>Resources: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/resources/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Minimalists</a></p><p>Story: <a href=\"https://www.zinio.com/article/the-paris-review/summer-2021-i525417/the-lottery-in-almeria-a3380\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“The Lottery in Almería”</a></p><p>Subscribe: <a href=\"http://theminimalists.email/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Minimalists</a></p><p>Text: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/text/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">937-202-4654</a></p><p>Watch: <a href=\"https://www.hbo.com/movies/drew-michael\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Drew Michael</a></p><p>Watch: <a href=\"https://minimalismfilm.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Minimalism</em></a></p><p>Watch: <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3AjVh4y\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Tree of Life</em></a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://howtowritebetter.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to Write Better</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://www.jamiekilstein.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jamie Kilstein</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"http://amandamontell.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Amanda Montell</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://www.thebergamot.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Bergamot</a></p><p><strong>MAXIMS</strong></p><p>You don’t need to let go if there’s nothing to hold on to.</p><p>You’ll find meaning when you stop looking for it.</p><p>Extinguish the fire before rebuilding your house.</p><p>Your priorities directly correspond with how you spend your time.</p><p>Not buying a thing is letting go in advance.</p><p>A relationship is not loving if it’s not honest.</p><p>A gift is not a gift if you are not allowed to let it go.</p>","author_name":"The Minimalists Private Podcast"}