The Minimalists talk about why the pursuit of pleasure leads to hedonism, and they answer questions about self-indulgence, pleasure-seeking, self-gratification, self-restraint, immoderation, overindulgence, extravagance, and more.
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Discussed in This Episode
- What pleasures are likely to get in the way of living a meaningful life?
- What nonessentials do you overindulge in?
- Listener tip: Letting go of worries, saying no to others, and minimizing online shopping.
- What’s the difference between self-care and self-indulgence?
- When does the need for sexual gratification and variety turn into escapism?
- Why does pleasure-seeking lead to FOMO?
- More About Less: To make the best of life, there must be pain.
- Added Value: JFM’s favorite song of the year is a hedonism anthem.
Minimal Maxims
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- The path to peace is not paved with pleasure.
- Liking a thing is not a reliable measure of its value.
- Excess turns pleasure into burden.
- Freedom from obligation is the ultimate extravagance.
- Self-care is cluttered by self-indulgence; self-indulgence is decluttered by self-restraint.
- Pleasure is an unreliable narrator.
- Restlessness is a byproduct of craving.
- Discontentment is a fictional story about a false lack.
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