Podcast 456 | Underconsumption Core

In this public episode of , The Minimalists discuss the new “Underconsumption Core” trend that set the Internet ablaze. Listen to the full Maximal episode on .

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Discussed in This Episode

Why do I feel compelled to buy new clothes even though I already have enough?
What’s the last thing you didn’t buy?
Listener tip: What to do with old awards, trophies, and sentimental items.
Is it best to have a minimalist wedding, or is it okay to have a maximalist ceremony?
Why do I feel annoyed when my friends purchase clothes that are similar to mine?
Can poor people afford to embrace minimalism?
Why do advertisements ruin my viewing experience?
How can I tell my mom that I don’t want her junk?
What is “Underconsumption Core”?
What was JFM and AB’s recent unexpected delightful experience?

Minimal Maxims

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

“Trendy” is corporate jargon for “soon to go out of style.”
Every addiction is attached to a story about not having enough.
Skip the sale; keep the peace.
Knowledge is a byproduct of consumption; wisdom is the result of letting go.
What you don’t need costs too much.
Leave it on the shelf today if you don’t want to declutter it tomorrow.
The best way to clutter your future is to live unintentionally today.
Your personality is paper-thin if it is tied to a brand name.
Letting go of expectations is the shortcut to letting go of things.
Advertisements exist because people are unwilling to pay for the creations they consume.
Minimalism is the thing that gets us past the things so we can make room for life’s most important things, which aren’t things at all.