3755: Further Adventures in My War on Stuff by JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly on How to Create Space in Life

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🗓️ 29 September 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3755: J.D. Roth reflects on his ongoing battle with clutter and the emotional weight of owning too much. Through personal stories of simplifying, he highlights how letting go of unnecessary possessions can create more space for freedom, clarity, and the things that truly matter. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/further-adventures-in-my-war-on-stuff/ Quotes to ponder: "I’ve been waging a war against Stuff for more than a decade now." "What I’m striving for is a sort of comfortable minimalism. I want to own things I actually use and love." "It feels liberating to get rid of things, to release them into the wild so that others can use them." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:11.6	Further Adventures in My War on Stuff by J.D. Roth of get rich slowly.org
1:16.7	Longtime readers of Get Rich Slowly know that I've been waging an ongoing battle against stuff.
1:23.4	The clutter and I managed to collect during my 20 years of wanton spending and debt.
1:28.1	Though I've managed to curb my spending and have slowed the influx of stuff,
1:31.7	I'm still surrounded by constant reminders of my old habits.
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