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511 | Holding On

511 | Holding On

Update: 2025-10-27
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The Minimalists speak with Ryan Holiday about how the stoics dealt with sentimental items, the potential virtue of holding on, stoical insights about values, regrets, mental clutter, seven things minimalists would never put in their living room, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

How would the stoics have handled their sentimental items? (2:40 )

When is it virtuous to hold on? (22:13 )

Right Here, Right Now: Books a Clutter Counseling session with T.K. (43:05

Listener Tip: A poem about the weight of the needs of others. (44:19 )

Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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