Podcast 447 | Trade-Offs

In this public episode of , The Minimalists discuss minimalist trade-offs, non-objects, pleasures that can’t be purchased, and more. Listen to the full Maximal episode on .

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Minimal Maxims

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• A thirsty person is more susceptible to contaminated water.
• Money saves time, but it can’t buy the courage to be present.
• Buying a Rolex will not buy you more time.
• Money buys presents, not presence.
• There’s no refund for misspent time.
• The absence of tattoos is the new tattoo.
• Logos are not bad, but corporations are not a proxy for self-expression.
• Every distraction is a straightjacket that obstructs your freedom.
• There are no sentimental items, only sentimental people.
• If it gets in the way, it’s clutter.
• “Have to” can strangle the joy out of “get to.”
• Benefits are more persuasive than doctrine.

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