The Minimalists

The Minimalists talk about letting go of family clutter, making a distinction between family and friends, surrendering broken things, how to stop being a “yes man,” the link between closet clutter and past trauma, punishing kids for bad behavior, minimizing old moving boxes, and much more!

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Discussed in This Episode

I found out my deceased wife was having an affair before she died. Consequently, I might not be the biological father of our daughter. What should I do to let go?
How do you differentiate between friends and family?
Right Here, Right Now: Our next FAMZ is June 6 at 3 PM ET for Audio+ subscribers on Patreon.
Listener tip: How to let go of broken things.
How can I stop being the “yes man” in my family?
How can I let go of my closet clutter if it’s linked to trauma from my past?
What are The Minimalists’ thoughts on punishing kids for bad behavior?
How do I tackle the lingering boxes from my last move and finally achieve a peaceful space?
Talkaboutable: How do stats make you feel?
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Added Value: Keep on dreaming even if it breaks your heart.

Minimal Maxims

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

Your material possessions are made of matter, but they don’t matter the way your family matters.
Beer buddies aren’t always battle brothers.
Saying yes to everything means you’re saying no to the important things.
The rearview blocks the beauty of the horizon.
Every parent has three jobs: enjoy, set boundaries for, and don’t screw up your kids.
Gratitude reframes regret.
Your biological family is assigned; your logical family is appointed.