The Minimal Mind

Minimal Beginning

On this episode of the Minimal Resistance: I apologize for everything under the sun, including last week's rainstorm, and we talk about how to start your adventure into minimalism back after my deafening hiatus. I'm Gus the Greek. This is the minimal resistance.

Smoky Da Van

In this episode we have a very fun and informative conversation with Trish and Justin.  Full time residence of Smoky Da Van. Check out https://minimalresistance.com/ep04 [https://minimalresistance.com/ep04] to learn more about them and their crazy story. Visit their website @ https://piston-slap.com/smokeydavan [https://piston-slap.com/smokeydavan] Check them out on YouTube @ https://youtube.com/channel/UC6xiVh8iBn7ErMU_cO-PAYg [https://youtube.com/channel/UC6xiVh8iBn7ErMU_cO-PAYg] See their Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/smokeydavan/ [https://www.instagram.com/smokeydavan/]

The Minimal Motor

In this episode we talk about the Minimalistic forms of transportation and how to break free from crippling automotive debt. Episode Link: https://www.minimalresistance.com/ep03 [https://www.minimalresistance.com/ep03] If you drive 10,000 miles in a year, that comes to $900. If you drive 20,000 miles, that figure jumps to $1,800 annually. https://www.thebalance.com/average-car-maintenance-cost-4775765 [https://www.thebalance.com/average-car-maintenance-cost-4775765] owning and operating an average sedan costs $8,558 per year, which is equal to $713 per month or 57 cents per mile. (2016) https://www.aaa.com/autorepair/articles/what-does-it-cost-to-own-and-operate-a-car [https://www.aaa.com/autorepair/articles/what-does-it-cost-to-own-and-operate-a-car] The average monthly car payment in the U.S. is $563 for new vehicles, $397 for used vehicles and $450 for leased vehicles. https://www.lendingtree.com/auto/debt-statistics/#:~:text=Key%20facts%20about%20auto%20loans,5%25%20of%20American%20consumer%20debt [https://www.lendingtree.com/auto/debt-statistics/#:~:text=Key%20facts%20about%20auto%20loans,5%25%20of%20American%20consumer%20debt]. Average car has over 14,000 parts and a modern Toyota has 30,000. http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=387514 [http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=387514] https://www.quora.com/How-many-moving-parts-does-a-car-have [https://www.quora.com/How-many-moving-parts-does-a-car-have] Walk under a mile or 2. An average person should walk at least 4 miles a day just to maintain his or her fitness level. https://goingfitunfit.com/how-many-miles-should-you-walk/#:~:text=An%20average%20person%20should%20walk,all%20do%20within%20a%20day [https://goingfitunfit.com/how-many-miles-should-you-walk/#:~:text=An%20average%20person%20should%20walk,all%20do%20within%20a%20day]. The average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day, or roughly 1.5 to 2 miles. It's a good idea to find out how many steps a day you walk now, as your own baseline. Then you can work up toward the goal of 10,000 steps by aiming to add 1,000 extra steps a day every two weeks. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/10000-steps/art-20317391#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20walks%203%2C000,a%20day%20every%20two%20weeks [https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/10000-steps/art-20317391#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20walks%203%2C000,a%20day%20every%20two%20weeks]. Beginner, short distance (say 10-15 miles): average speed 12 mph. https://www.road-bike.co.uk/articles/average-speed.php [https://www.road-bike.co.uk/articles/average-speed.php#:~:text=Beginner%2C%20short%20distance%20] If you replace all wear items on a bike every year it’s $165 on average and lasts up to 10 years. https://www.theproscloset.com/blogs/news/how-to-plan-your-bike-maintenance-repair-budget [https://www.theproscloset.com/blogs/news/how-to-plan-your-bike-maintenance-repair-budget] The average cost of motorcycle insurance is $702 per year in the U.S. $58 per mo. $2 per day. https://www.valuepenguin.com/average-cost-of-motorcycle-insurance [https://www.valuepenguin.com/average-cost-of-motorcycle-insurance] Maintenance  $2.20 a day do the math yourself go to the link. https://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/shopping-guides/how-much-does-it-cost-to-service-a-motorcycle#:~:text=A%20good%20rule%20is%20to,money%20in%20the%20long%20run [https://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/shopping-guides/how-much-does-it-cost-to-service-a-motorcycle#:~:text=A%20good%20rule%20is%20to,money%20in%20the%20long%20run].

The Minimal Mind

In this episode we do a deep dive into the Minimal mind.  What does it take to think like a Minimalist.  Why is it important to think like a Minimalist before you act like one? We also touch on connections between Minimalism, Stoicism and Buddhism.

WTF is minimalism

In this episode we cover the whats and whys of minimalism.  What it is and why it's important. We are trying to build a community/social network for minimalists. MinimalResistance.com [https://minimalresistance.com/]is the website. Links mentioned in the episode: Article about the number of ads we see a day. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2017/08/25/finding-brand-success-in-the-digital-world/ [https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2017/08/25/finding-brand-success-in-the-digital-world/] Graph showing the median average wage in the US. https://www.statista.com/statistics/185335/median-hourly-earnings-of-wage-and-salary-workers/ [https://www.statista.com/statistics/185335/median-hourly-earnings-of-wage-and-salary-workers/] Article about our stagnate wages. https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/08/07/for-most-us-workers-real-wages-have-barely-budged-for-decades/ [https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/08/07/for-most-us-workers-real-wages-have-barely-budged-for-decades/] Chart showing the history of minimum wage. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/history/chart [https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/history/chart] Article about clothing usage. https://www.plateconference.org/age-active-life-clothing/ [https://www.plateconference.org/age-active-life-clothing/] The usetube (not a misspelling it's what I call it) video I talk about in the episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=JHcGmiZqKXo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=JHcGmiZqKXo]