Living daily as if everything around you is representative of constant warfare is a recipe for emotional and mental disaster. Trust me, I've been there.
The Minimalists Interview Derek Sivers
In this episode of The Minimalists Podcast, Joshua & Ryan chat with Derek Sivers about simplicity, complexity, parenting, creativity, and saying “no” to almost everything, and they answer the following questions:
- How do I prioritize the most important things in my life once I’ve eliminated the clutter?
- How do I say ‘no’ to gifts and donations from my loved ones for my newborn without looking like an unappreciative jerk?
- How do I stay present with my loved ones when there are so many pressing demands on my time from my professional life?
- How do I ensure I stay committed to my minimalism journey?
That is an excellent question. It's a lifestyle, a philosophy, built around a simple idea: less is more.
A new documentary, now on Netflix, is a great introduction to the world of minimalism preached by, well, the Minimalists themselves.
We're drowning in a sea of sensory overload and too much stuff...cheap, mass-produced, crappy stuff. But there's got to be a better way, and The Minimalists show it to us.
My quest to learn the mysterious secret of contented living
Celebrating what's right isn't just a feel-good mind trick. It is a spiritual gateway to a blessed life.
We all know we need to exercise more, get lots of sleep, etc. But it’s not just a task to check off, it’s a lifestyle priority.
I publish something new, you get a nice email. Easy peasy!
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Derek Sivers is perhaps best known for starting CDBaby and being a big part of the independent music scene in the early days of the web, but he’s written and presented a lot since then on topics related to creativity, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Always a treat hearing him speak. (There’s a fair bit of preamble in this episode so you may want to skip to the 18:00 mark to get to the interview.) #minimalism