Categories: Mind & Soul

Podcast 454 | Reaction Clutter

In this public episode of , The Minimalists talk about the clutter that appears every time we are unnecessarily reactive or defensive in our interactions with others. Listen to the full Maximal episode on .

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Discussed in This Episode

  • How can I be less defensive when interacting with others?
  • Of all the things that push your buttons, what’s one thing you have a hard time not reacting to?
  • From whom did The Minimalists receive a grant?
  • Listener tip: Buy nothing for a month!
  • Is it possible to let go of the past decisions that I wish I would have made?
  • Why do I have trouble enjoying the present moment?
  • How do I help my mother declutter her need for family approval?
  • What did you enjoy most about the end of the Everything Tour?
  • How is Malabama celebrating her 30th birthday?
  • Why does this celebrity hold on to his anger?
  • Why does JFM own so many timers?

Minimal Maxims

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

  • Curiosity is the best defense.
  • Awareness provides the space to act without overreacting.
  • The true test of self-control is tolerance for those who lack it.
  • Other people upset you only if you hand them the power.
  • Hoarders cling to everything that doesn’t exist.
  • Thoughts are not facts.
  • Emotional prisons are built with bricks of approval.
  • You can’t change the people around you, but you can change the people around you.

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