The Minimalists speak with author Julien Smith about the flinch that prevents us from freeing ourselves from the weight of material possessions, perpetual dissatisfaction, the balance between minimalism and deprivation, getting rid of things that have no value to others, where our identities come from, addiction to fear, falling versus flying, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do we appropriately reuse, repurpose, or recycle items to ensure they don’t simply become a problem for someone else? (01:34)
How do I cultivate a passion for my current job so I’m not constantly searching for a new one? (14:14)
How do we balance our pursuit of a minimalist lifestyle with our existing responsibilities and obligations? (25:06)
How do we discover and appreciate our true selves? (35:48)
How do we appropriately manage fear with our loved ones? (47:00)
Why does our society seem to have such an intense addiction to fear? (55:11)
What can I do to address my fear of failure? (1:01:32)
How do we overcome our fear of change? (1:08:43)
How do we deal with our daily fears? (1:16:18)
How do we ensure our focus on personal development doesn’t become an obsession? (1:25:06)
LINKS
Added Value: “Knee Deep”
Book: Everything That Remains
Book: Minimalist Rulebook
Book: The Flinch
Book: The Sedona Method
Course: How to Write Better
Course: Simplify Everything
Resources: The Minimalists
Subscribe: The Minimalists
Twitter: Julien Smith
Website: Julien Smith
MAXIMS
Consumerism does not fill the void—it widens it.
Intentional living is sustainable; deprivation is untenable.
The fear of clinging is scarier than the fear of letting go.
Our identities are shaped by the costumes we wear.
People who are addicted to fear are addicted to the certainty it brings them.
Falling and flying are the same thing 99% of the time.
Courage doesn’t exist without fear.
You don’t have to be fearless to fear less.
Every fear is a byproduct of expectations.
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