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The Minimalists speak with Erwin Raphael McManus about the upsides and downsides of changing your mind, finding the motivation to pursue your dreams, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 418 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

Why is it difficult for us to change our minds? (02:01)

How can I rekindle the motivation to pursue my dreams? (12:30)

How can I enjoy downtime without needing to be productive? (21:51)

How does this experiment demonstrate why The Minimalists don’t run ads on our podcast? (26:30)

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