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The Minimalists

Joshua Fields Millburn

Finances, Home & Garden, Leisure, Mental Health, Minimalism, Contribution, Passion, Minimalists, Health & Fitness, Decluttering, Philosophy, Health, Relationships, Growth, Simple, Society & Culture

4.7 • 11.2K Ratings

🗓️ 15 February 2022

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

The Minimalists question the beliefs, opinions, and worldviews that have shaped all of us with Michael Gungor, author of THIS, and they answer the following questions:

Why did Michael write THIS? (03:30)

Why does getting everything we want often bring misery instead of joy? (06:07)

How do we determine if a belief no longer serves us? (11:48)

What does “belief” mean to you? (13:26)

How do our beliefs form? (15:47)

How do you break the constant collective mindset of depression and anxiety when you grew up in a family that believed it was simply an ever-present state of being? (21:26)

How do you define “anxiety”? (23:25)

Did Michael discover a deeper truth through his experience with different religions? (32:51)

What is your perspective regarding truth? (33:50)

What does it mean to “add value”? (36:23)

If I’ve given everything I can to please those I must please in my profession, what more can I do to show my commitment to the cause? (39:06)

What does “need” mean to you? (42:54)

How do we determine when a struggle has become futile and move on? (45:07)

What are your thoughts regarding the ego? (46:04)

What does “heaven” and “hell” mean to you? (50:37)

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0:00.0	Every little thing you think that you need
0:20.0	Every little thing you think that you need
0:26.0	Hello everybody, welcome to the Minimals podcast to Rediscuss what it means to live a meaningful life with less.
0:33.0	My name is Joshua Philz-Milburn and I'm Ryan Nicodemus and together we are the Minimalists.
0:38.0	We often get stuck when we're unwilling or unable to question the beliefs, opinions and world views that have shaped us.
0:46.0	But if we can't let go of old attitudes, then aren't we forever anchored to the past?
0:52.0	And if we're anchored, how can we possibly move forward?
0:56.0	That's what we're talking about today on the show with Michael Gunger.
1:00.0	Michael is the host of the liturgist podcast.
1:02.0	He's also the author of this beautiful book.
1:05.0	If you're watching on YouTube, I'll hold it up here.
1:07.0	It's called this.
1:09.0	Subtitle is becoming free.
1:11.0	And that's what we're going to talk about today.
1:13.0	We're going to talk about this as opposed to that.
1:15.0	We're going to talk about becoming free.
1:17.0	We're going to talk about letting go of beliefs.
1:20.0	And then this Thursday on the Minimals Private Podcast, Ryan and I are going to talk to Michael about the courage.
1:26.0	It takes to walk away from your past life, even if it pisses off a large number of your friends and family and even a large chunk of your giant audience, Michael.
1:37.0	You can check that out at patreon.com slash the Minimals.
1:40.0	Your support keeps our podcast and YouTube channel 100% advertisement free because say it with me.
1:47.0	Avruvri, Tizen and Sack.
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