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Nov 2024
53m 43s

467 | Let Go of Politics

Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, T.K. Coleman
About this episode

The Minimalists talk about minimizing the division caused by partisan politics.

Discussed in this episode:

How can we minimize political division when we don't agree with other people? (2:42)

What does it mean to let go of partisan politics? (13:23)

Does it ever make sense not to vote? (31:28)

Listener tip: Minimize stress by reviewing important legal documents. (49:33)

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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