The Minimalists

Joshua and T.K. talk about inheriting clutter from hoarder parents, possessions we wish would disappear from our homes, how the spending habits of rich people are raising prices on everyday goods, and much more.

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Discussed in This Episode

Does compassion without boundaries become captivity?
How can I escape my inherited clutter?
What’s one item in your home you wish would disappear?
Right Here, Right Now: Kudos to Audio Ben for making our remote episode sound so good.
When is convenience worth more than maximizing profit?
How can I keep a civil connection with my father when I know calling him will bring down my mood?
Talkaboutable: You can furnish your entire home beautifully for zero dollars.
Talkaboutable: Money is a terrible purpose but an important tool.
More About Less: The rich keep spending money on ‘unapologetic luxury’—and it’s raising prices for everyone.
Added Value: A song about disappearing completely.

Minimal Maxims

Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.

Compassion without boundaries becomes captivity.
Inherited clutter is an inherited obligation.
Love people enough to stop carrying what belongs to them.
The kindest thing you can give someone is a deadline.
Your possessions aren’t assets if they keep costing you attention.
Healthy relationships cannot be constructed atop a foundation of guilt.