The Minimalists · September 14, 2026 · 52:05

556 | The Undoing

Joshua and T.K. discuss how to simplify life by considering the reversibility of decisions and the practice of pausing before acting. They explore Lao Tzu's empty cup metaphor and consider the trade-offs of switching to a dumbphone. The episode also announces year-round enrollment for their Simplify Everything program.

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Weigh decisions by how reversible they are00:04:20

Joshua and T.K. suggest that the difficulty of undoing a decision should influence how much deliberation it receives.

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Give It Five Minutes00:12:50

The hosts discuss a simple rule: before acting on an impulse, wait five minutes.

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