The Minimalists talk about communicating with people who are unwilling to change their minds, the qualities of productive conversation, finding ways to be happy without knowing your purpose, a simple approach to getting divorced, the proper way to identify a narcissist, being a minimalist when you enjoy buying new things, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I have conversations with people who aren’t interested in changing their mind? (2:03)

What makes a conversation productive? (16:56)

Right Here, Right Now: Our 20 favorite podcast episodes—and our next Sunday Symposium. (35:37)

Lister tip: Avoid buying things by saying “hell no” to nonessentials. (36:35)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.