"We've got to get up and live our lives, even though there will be people out there exploiting others," she says. "If I have to wait until someone comes along and solves all the systemic things before I can do productive and constructive things, I'm going to be in trouble as well." 'Learn how to play the game in spite of the fact that there are other participants in the game who are definitely breaking the rules,' Obama adds.
The Minimalists talk about healing from shopping addiction, being used by family, getting bothered by others, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 397 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I heal from shopping addiction and emotional abuse?(02:47)
What are The Minimalists’ views on the ethics of using sharing-economy services like Uber and AirBnB? (16:49)
What makes a supportive partner? (35:47)
Now that Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things is available for free on YouTube, will the bonus content still be available for purchase? (49:08)
How does the death of a parent affect one’s identity? (51:09)
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