312 | Spontaneous Combustion

Joshua and Ryan discuss The Minimalists’ Spontaneous Combustion Rule as it applies to material possessions, relationships, and homes, and they answer the following questions:

What is the Spontaneous Combustion Rule? (01:00)

How do we determine when it’s appropriate to let go of friendships, and how do we address the aftermath of loneliness when there are no new friendships to fill the void? (04:12)

What are the three types of relationships? (07:39)

How do we address the overwhelm we feel from others’ stuff when we’re living in an environment that’s not our own? (13:42)

How do we know if the desire to move to a new place that may “fit us better” is a genuine feeling and not just escapism? (24:30)

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