Spartanism

The Minimalists Talk about the Opposite of Hoarding

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• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minimalists/id1069757084
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Discussed in This Episode

• What happens when you take downsizing too far?
• How do you stop yourself from minimizing excessively?
• The Minimalists’ birthday + we were featured on Jeopardy!
• Listener tip: One of the most helpful minimalist tools.
• When does the pursuit of knowledge turn into information clutter?
• How can I embrace my Spartanist tendencies if my partner prefers to be more conventional?
• What can I do if minimalism has made me too obsessive about new purchases?
• What’s the best decluttering state?
• Switching from Tribe A to Tribe B?
• Should I let go of my old yearbooks?
• What are five simple steps toward a more meaningful holiday season?
• What’s a perfect description of the moment you realize you need to let go?

Minimal Maxims

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

• To worry is to pray for something bad to happen in the future.
• Purpose prevents pointless pruning.
• Letting go is not something you do—it’s something you stop doing.
• More information often leads to less wisdom.
• An unconventional life is a practical life when it aligns with your values.
• The fastest way to declutter an item is to leave it at the store.
• Your initial reaction is not your forever reaction.

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Conclusion

This episode of The Minimalists podcast explores the opposite of hoarding, discussing topics such as taking downsizing too far, minimizing excessively, and the importance of purpose and letting go. The podcast also shares listener tips and answers questions from audience members.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the opposite of hoarding?
• How do I stop minimizing excessively?
• What is the best decluttering state?
• How can I embrace my Spartanist tendencies if my partner prefers to be more conventional?
• What are five simple steps toward a more meaningful holiday season?