Alexa, you're working hard. You are saving up for retirement. And then they swept the rug out from underneath of you. That is, I could not imagine having to go through something like that. Now your identity is wrapped up in being a victim. One of life's most mature virtues is a willingness to walk away.
The Minimalists talk about identity clutter and what to do when your family won’t try minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 396 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I decouple my identity from my career? (2:39)
How do you declutter emotional resentment? (19:06)
How can I get my family to try minimalism? (25:52)
How can we balance authenticity with "faking it until we make it"? (36:25)
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