
Episode 05: Minimalism + Distractions
11/07/18 • 125 min
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How we became “accidental minimalists”
- Downsizing your space, city, and cost of living
- Where to start + how to declutter your “zones of chaos”
- Why we emotionally self-sabotage and hold on to stuff
- Creating monthly decluttering + de-owning rituals
- How to make “real life” feel more like vacation
- Protecting your time, energy, and resources
- Ditching your to-do list + eliminating distractions
- Overcoming the guilt + shame of outsourcing
- Finding a house cleaner and personal assistant
- How to build your own “minimalist business”
- Becoming unbusy and simplifying your schedule
- Embracing your “power hours” and doing deep work
- Peak performance and prioritizing breaks
- The comparison trap and how to avoid it
For the full show notes go to nobodytalksaboutthis.com.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How we became “accidental minimalists”
- Downsizing your space, city, and cost of living
- Where to start + how to declutter your “zones of chaos”
- Why we emotionally self-sabotage and hold on to stuff
- Creating monthly decluttering + de-owning rituals
- How to make “real life” feel more like vacation
- Protecting your time, energy, and resources
- Ditching your to-do list + eliminating distractions
- Overcoming the guilt + shame of outsourcing
- Finding a house cleaner and personal assistant
- How to build your own “minimalist business”
- Becoming unbusy and simplifying your schedule
- Embracing your “power hours” and doing deep work
- Peak performance and prioritizing breaks
- The comparison trap and how to avoid it
For the full show notes go to nobodytalksaboutthis.com.
Previous Episode

Episode 04: Mistakes + Failure
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The mask of entrepreneurship
- Starting a business in the midst of chaos
- Using your business as an escape
- Loneliness, isolation, and social media addiction
- Untangling your identity from your business
- Finding your most profitable customer
- How to avoid becoming the “linchpin” in your business
- When to quit vs. when to pivot
- Disconnecting from work and always being “on”
- Decision fatigue and burnout
- Overcoming bad advice and learning to trust yourself
- Personal Ego vs. Business ROI
- Avoiding the wrong coaches, opportunities, and team members
- Emotional eating and battling self-care
- Reclaiming your mental, emotional, and physical health
- Building a real success team
- Pursuing big dreams and stepping into true leadership
**For the full show notes go to nobodytalksaboutthis.com.**
Next Episode

Episode 06: Momentum + Doubt
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The cycle of self-doubt and vanity metrics
- Upper-level “secrets” and the lies we’re all told
- Why we self-sabotage (without even realizing it)
- Limiting beliefs and how we can replace them
- The myth of overnight success
- “Imposter Syndrome” and fraudy feelings
- Becoming a contributor instead of a “guru”
- Coming up with your “million-dollar idea”
- How to create + brand something truly unique
- Why you don’t need a fancy website
- Sales funnels and how to uncomplicate them
- How to tame your inner perfectionist
- Vanity metrics vs. measuring true growth
- Which numbers matter (and which ones don’t)
- Creating clear, specific, and achievable goals
- How to stop wasting time + money
- Becoming the CEO vs. a freelancer
- The “all or nothing” mentality that’s hurting you
- How you’re stealing from your own business
**For the full show notes go to nobodytalksaboutthis.com.**
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