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The Minimalists talk about saying no to free stuff. Watch all 3 hours of episode 415 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I say no to all the freebies my employer keeps trying to give me? (02:00)

How can I overcome my all-or-nothing mentality? (13:55)

What can I do to stay out of the stuff rat race? (26:55)

How can I stop holding on to just-in-case items? (44:00)

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