The Minimalists are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times–bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. Alongside cohost T.K. Coleman, they help millions of people live meaningful lives with less.
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episode 270: Obligations
Joshua and Ryan talk about reducing—or maybe even eliminating—obligations, and they answer the following questions:
What is your ‘context’? (02:23)
When is an obligation an actual obligation and not a perceived obligation? (04:31)
Is there a difference between commitment and obligation? (05:28)
What is the difference between want and desire? (07:04)
Do we truly want to be happy? (12:27)
What do you mean by ‘commitment’? (13:46)
How do I appropriately address societal obligations, such as charitable giving, when I don’t have the means to meet those obligations? (17:36)
What does ‘virtue’ mean? (25:47)
What is the difference between a community and a tribe? (26:38)
How do I prioritize financial obligations, such as debt? (29:24)
How do I step back from obligations I’ve accepted in the past? (41:47)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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