Joshua and T.K. speak with author Ben Meer about choosing a slower life in a fast world, why many work promotions turn into downgrades at home, creating distance from your current routine, five decluttering hot takes from apartment therapy, and more.
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Discussed in This Episode
- How can I choose a slower life in a culture that expects me to keep climbing?
- Right Here, Right Now: Patreon Zoom calls and a programming note.
- Listener Tip: What should someone look for when they’re trying out a different way of living?
- What systems can I put in place for maintaining my home to support my life?
- Talkaboutable: The Minimalists are hypocrites.
- Talkaboutable: You don’t have the power to ruin my day.
- More About Less: 5 Decluttering Hot Takes from Apartment Therapy
- Sucky Ad: Victor Wembanyama Says He Will ‘Never’ Sign Sports Betting Deal, Calls Others ‘Sad’ for Doing It
- Added Value: A track by a new singer-songwriter from Fresno.
Minimal Maxims
Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.
- A promotion at work can be a demotion at home.
- A life you have to recover from leaves little time for living.
- You need distance from your routine to notice what it’s costing you.
- Everything you own gives you something to do.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Added Value: “Same Room”
- Book: How to Be Good at Life
- Course: Simplify Everything
- Essay: Luxury Time
- Instagram: Ben Meer
- More About Less: 5 Decluttering Hot Takes from Apartment Therapy
- Sucky Ad: Victor Wembanyama Says He Will ‘Never’ Sign Sports Betting Deal, Calls Others ‘Sad’ for Doing It
- Watch: Talkaboutable #2
- Website: Ben Meer
- Website: Workaway
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