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Before You Go Minimalist, Listen To This w/ Courtney Carver (TPS428)

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We go over the pros and cons of minimalism with Courtney Carver. She’s a thought leader on minimalism and shares her big mistakes and lessons learned from living a minimalist life. We go over:

  • The mistakes and pitfalls of minimalism you need to be aware of
  • How to build a minimalist wardrobe with her Project 3/33
  • The keys to living a simple life without fear of missing out

    • Do yourself a favor and listen to the whole episode before you decide to go the minimalist path.

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    • Top 3 Productivity Resources [2:15]
    • How did being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis affects Courtney’s career? [3:35]
    • What are some forms of stress that Courtney eliminated from her life following her MS diagnosis? [6:53]
    • When did Courtney start Be More With Less? [11:00]
    • What is “Project 3/33,” and how did it come about? [12:06]
    • What results/benefits did Courtney see after implementing Project 3/33? [15:34]
    • How do men and women differ in the ways they implement 3/33? [22:09]
    • How does Courtney eliminate things from her life? [25:12]
    • How does Courtney handle sentimental items? [27:18]
    • What did Courtney worry about most with the minimalist lifestyle? [30:17]
    • How does Courtney approach buying things? [32:31]
    • What led Courtney to start a podcast with her daughter? [35:57]
      • Links:
      • Book: Soulful Simplicity, by Courtney Carver
      • Book- Project 3/33, by Courtney Carver
      • Apple Reminders
      • Book: The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron
      • New York Times Mini Crossword
      • Productivity Academy
      • Become a member of TPS+
      • Take the Productivity Quiz
        • Connect with Courtney Carver
        • Be More With Less
        • Instagram
        • Facebook
        • LinkedIn
        • Twitter

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