{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60b6974957e99c00199ca355/635efa01176c6c001230794c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"364 | Inner Conflict","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60b6974957e99c00199ca355/1669839185772-ec1fe1c115231fcd69e5877ae3397a30.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The Minimalists speak with <a href=\"https://bothandthinking.net/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Wendy Smith</a>, author of <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3f7KkeU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Both/And Thinking</em></a>, about inner conflict, minimalist job hunting, apocalyptic thinking, decision-making anxiety, difficult relationships, and more!</p><p>Discussed in this episode:</p><p>How do we better analyze and accept our shortcomings and failures? (04:37)</p><p>How do we determine what jobs are the best fit for us? (17:13)</p><p>How do we best manage our anxiety regarding current crises? (26:45)</p><p>How do I make commitments and let go of my FOMO? (37:52)</p><p>How do I choose between a fulfilling job and a lucrative job? (46:43)</p><p>How do we tactfully manage rocky relationships with family and friends? (57:12)</p><p>How do we commit to leaving an unfulfilling job? (1:01:11)</p><p>Why do we relentlessly search for contentment? (1:55:52)</p><p><strong>LINKS</strong></p><p>Added Value: <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3SFv0V6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Towel</a></p><p>Article: <a href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-09-23/self-care-target-runs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Roaming the Aisles as Self-Care?</a></p><p>Book: <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3SNczx1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Both/And Thinking</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://theminimalists.com/rulebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Minimalist Rulebook</em></a></p><p>Essay: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/v/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to Understand Your Values</a></p><p>Essay: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/convince/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Advice Epidemic</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/#315\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Expired Things</a></p><p>Podcast: <a href=\"https://howtolove.show/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>How to Love</em></a></p><p>Resources: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/resources/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Minimalists</a></p><p>Subscribe: <a href=\"http://theminimalists.email/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Minimalists</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@h2lpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to Love</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@towritebetter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to Write Better</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@minimalism\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Minimalism Life</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@theminimalists\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Minimalists</a></p><p>Watch: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/NuhIzO57HVk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dan Harris</a></p><p>Watch: <a href=\"https://minimalismfilm.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Minimalism</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://bothandthinking.net/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Wendy Smith</a></p><p><strong>MAXIMS</strong></p><p>Every ounce of inner conflict is self-inflicted.</p><p>Accepting discomfort is comforting.</p><p>There’s nothing to hold on to.</p><p>Wonder is a fire extinguisher for anxiety.</p><p>Dreams don’t come true—decisions do.</p><p>The closer you are to someone, the greater the chaos.</p><p>Compassion conceives connection.</p><p>You can let something go without throwing it away.</p>","author_name":"The Minimalists Private Podcast"}