A gift is a transferring of ownership, right? They bought it. They own what they paid for, and now they're transfernt, transferring ownership to you. You don't get into the business of trying to convert someone to your religious beliefs about how they should spend their money or gifts. People are going to spend their money however they want to spend it. And if you try to o them, you're going to frustrate them and yourself. But here's what we can do: reject it, receive it, or re distribute it. That gives you all the power you need.
The Minimalists are joined by comedian Jamie Kilstein to talk about quitting minimalism, saying “no” to birthday gifts, and more. Listen to all three hours of episode 353 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: patreon.com/theminimalists
Discussed in this episode:
What is your perspective regarding people quitting minimalism? (01:50)
Why do we often blame our problems on everything but ourselves? (05:53)
What is “new-convert syndrome”? (10:31)
How do we tactfully refuse gifts? (12:33)
What are T.K.’s three options regarding gifts? (16:02)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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