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The Minimalists talk about making a workplace less cluttered and more enjoyable through the concept of “simplework.”

Discussed in this episode:

How can I use minimalism to simplify my home office? (1:54)

How do I get my coworkers to be less messy? (23:42)

What is the productivity fallacy? (26:32)

Why do the pressures of my job make it less enjoyable? (31:11)

Could delegation help me enjoy my job more? (33:59)

How simple would the world be if everyone followed The Minimalists? (35:39)

What would make your work life simpler and more enjoyable? (38:28)

Listener tip: Scrolling is the new smoking! (46:52)

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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