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521 | One Day Less

521 | One Day Less

Update: 2026-01-05
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The Minimalists talk about consumerism's role in workplace overload, what it takes to work fewer hours, the hidden reason grocery prices have increased, why certain 'Buy One, Get One Free' deals have been outlawed, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

How does consumerism force us to work more hours each week, and what can we do about it? (6:43 )

What would it take for you to work one less day per week? (26:03 )

Right Here, Right Now: How to Write Better and the end of our Earthing grant. (42:53 )

Listener Tip: Book a Clutter Counseling session with T.K. Coleman. (47:10 )

Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.

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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