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:    • The Minimalists Private Podcast on Pa...  

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?

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