The Minimalists talk about avoiding lifestyle inflation. Listen to all three hours of episode 365 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do I better manage my impulses and my budget as my income increases? (01:46) What is “lifestyle inflation”? (02:29) What is the “casino technique”? (12:04) How will refunding dissatisfied customers and allowing them to keep items affect consumerism? (19:36) How do we determine what luxuries to let go of when we can comfortably afford them? (24:38) What is the “scorched earth approach”? (24:56) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

365 | Minimalist Budgeting Tips

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The Minimalists discuss minimalist trade-offs, non-objects, pleasures that can’t be purchased, and more. Discussed in this episode: How do you decide between two things when you have the money for only one? (1:48) What is your favorite pleasure that money can’t buy? (20:06) Listener tip: The Imagination Library. (38:16) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

447 | Trade-Offs

The Minimalists discuss the clutter that is often caused by spirituality, religion, and different ideologies. Discussed in this episode: Should I declutter some of my accessories that might be cluttering my spiritual practice? (2:09) What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term “spirituality”? (30:44) What are the 10 free minimalist resources from The Minimalists? (50:51) Listener tip: an app a day! (51:29) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

446 | Spiritual Clutter

The Minimalists talk about the fear of being too grateful, imposter syndrome, the problem with the pursuit of happiness, turning burdens into blessings, and more. Discussed in this episode: Is it possible to be too grateful? (2:13) What’s one thing that was once a burden that you are now grateful for? (29:19) What new position are The Minimalists now hiring for? (43:22) Listener tip: insights from a massive decluttering session. (48:45) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

445 | Gratitude Clutter

The Minimalists sit down with the founder of Patreon, Jack Conte, to discuss the death of the follower, earning a living from creative work, why the joy of creating is often ruined by the demands of revenue, and more.  Discussed in this episode: What’s the minimalist-approved way to ethically promote my creative work? (1:57) If you could earn a living doing anything in the world, what would it be? (21:56) What two new segments are coming to The Minimalists Private Podcast? (43:50) Listener insight: a poem about decluttering. (45:41) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast  

444 | The Algorithm

The Minimalists discuss space hoarding, reification, the key to freedom, generosity, and more. Discussed in this episode: Is my landlord a space hoarder if they won’t let me use their empty garage for storage? (1:55) What’s one thing you’re unwilling to share? (21:55) What are Thursday Konversations with T.K. Coleman? (40:09) Listener insight: Using OCD as a superpower. (40:51) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

365 | Minimalist Budgeting Tips

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