# 556 | The Undoing

An episode of [The Minimalists](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1069757084), 14 Sep 2026, 52 min.

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Joshua and T.K. talk about irreversible decisions, how to simplify everything in your life in five weeks, downgrading your smartphone to a dumbphone, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What did Lao Tzu mean by "It is easier to carry an empty cup than one that is filled to the brim"?(0:44) How much weight should we give a decision based on how difficult it is to undo? (4:20) Give It Five Minutes. (12:50) Right Here, Right Now: Enrollment for Simplify Everything is now open year-round. (26:05) WWJO: Would Joshua consider getting a dumbphone? (29:02) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

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