Ryan Nicodemus and Josh Coleman answer your questions from TikTok in less than 60 seconds. Jay Z's question was why does desiring something nice make them inadequate? minimalism isn't about moralizing about how many possessions other people have it's about optimizing for the joy that I want to feel, says Coleman.
The Minimalists talk about why it’s so difficult to let go. Listen to all 2.5 hours of episode 378 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I push myself out of my long-term comfort zones? (02:08)
How do we learn to better trust our intuition? (16:37)
What is most concerning about the desire for nice things? (21:01)
How do we ensure we purchase items with weighted consideration for utility, durability, environmental cost, and fair trade manufacturing? (30:39)
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