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The Minimalists · January 5, 2026 · 51 min

521 | One Day Less

In this episode, The Minimalists examine how consumerism traps people into working more hours than necessary. They discuss the link between material desire and work overload, and explore what it would take to reduce the workweek by one day. The conversation also touches on hidden factors behind grocery price inflation and the outlawing of certain promotional deals. Listeners are encouraged to consider their own relationship with time, money, and possessions.

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Highlights

Hidden Drivers of Grocery Prices and BOGO Bans
The hosts revealed a hidden reason behind rising grocery costs and explained why certain 'Buy One, Get One Free' deals have been outlawed.

Editorial

Consumerism Fuels Overwork00:06:43
The hosts argued that consumerism drives the need to work more hours to maintain a lifestyle of excess.
Working One Day Less00:26:03
What would it take for you to work one less day per week? The hosts encouraged listeners to envision the lifestyle changes needed.
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