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5 Questions That Determine An Item’s Potential

5 Questions That Determine An Item’s Potential

“I really like fixing and building, and my wife and I like to go around on garbage day and pick up useful odds and ends. This of course also turns into a lot of stuff from a minimalist perspective. How do you deal with useful things that have no specific purpose yet?”

 

I believe that determining an item’s potential starts first by knowing thyself. On today’s show, I’m explaining my concept of the eco-minimalist spectrum; I’m also offering 3 tips for managing that space where—when we contemplate purpose—fantasy and reality diverge.

 

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[1:45]  The eco-minimalist spectrum: What it is and where you fall

[7:00] 5 questions to ask that will help you determine an item’s *actual* value

[14:00] Kid-specific advice about “stuff” that works well for adults, too

 

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How do you handle useful things with no specific purpose? Where do you store them, and how do you determine what to keep versus what to let go? On this episode of the Sustainable Minimalists podcast: advice to help you determine whether an item has value and purpose *before* you bring it into your home.

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