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3099: 13 Overrated Virtues by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on Minimalism & Personal Development
3099: 13 Overrated Virtues by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on Minimalism & Personal Development
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12 minutes
Released:
Mar 4, 2024
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Podcast episode
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Episode 3099:
Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists.com reevaluates commonly celebrated virtues in "13 Overrated Virtues," challenging the conventional wisdom that holds them in high regard. Millburn's insightful critique reveals how these virtues, when misapplied or taken to extremes, can undermine personal relationships and detract from living a values-aligned life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.theminimalists.com/virtues/
Quotes to ponder:
"Loyalty at the expense of integrity is detrimental to a relationship."
"When in doubt, 'I don’t know' are the three most freeing words we can utter."
"We are at our best when we are smart enough not to rely on [empathy], but to draw instead upon a more distanced compassion."
Episode references:
Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion by Paul Bloom: https://www.amazon.com/Against-Empathy-Case-Rational-Compassion/dp/0062339338
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Episode 3099:
Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists.com reevaluates commonly celebrated virtues in "13 Overrated Virtues," challenging the conventional wisdom that holds them in high regard. Millburn's insightful critique reveals how these virtues, when misapplied or taken to extremes, can undermine personal relationships and detract from living a values-aligned life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.theminimalists.com/virtues/
Quotes to ponder:
"Loyalty at the expense of integrity is detrimental to a relationship."
"When in doubt, 'I don’t know' are the three most freeing words we can utter."
"We are at our best when we are smart enough not to rely on [empathy], but to draw instead upon a more distanced compassion."
Episode references:
Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion by Paul Bloom: https://www.amazon.com/Against-Empathy-Case-Rational-Compassion/dp/0062339338
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Released:
Mar 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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