Ep. 293 | Starting Over

Joshua and Ryan talk about how minimalism, in more ways than one, is about starting over with less, and they answer the following questions: Watch “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively on Patreon: https://youtu.be/eMLVzLmAgNs Questions answered in this episode: 00:00 How do we start over? 04:59 As I’m letting everything go and starting over, how do I explain it to my friends and family who think I am crazy or terminally ill? 08:40 What advice do you have for those of us dealing with the stress and anxiety of being forced to start over professionally after being let go from our jobs? 11:24 What is absolutely essential? 14:16 What two questions should we ask ourselves when we’re considering a fresh start? 15:19 How important is an emergency fund when you’re starting over? 15:56 Is starting over simply a matter of considering a new direction? 17:19 When you’re starting over from scratch and you realize you can’t do it alone, how do you get over your pride and ask others for help? 19:11 What is the difference between enhancement and dependency? 21:29 Why should we give money rather than loan money? 25:26 When you’re starting over with nothing, how do you live without sentimental stuff in your life? #TheMinimalists