Joshua and Ryan talk about buying new and used material possessions with intention, purchasing products that last a lifetime, and being responsible with time and money when shopping for necessities with author and business owner Tara Button. Watch “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at http://patreon.com/theminimalists Questions answered in this episode: How do I find satisfaction with what I already own rather than seeking out ‘perfect’ replacements? (01:22) How do I control my urge to shop? (09:24) How do I know that what I really want is what I really need? (21:27) Follow The Minimalists: Blog: http://minimalists.com Podcast: http://minimalists.com/podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/theminimalists Instagram: http://instagram.com/theminimalists Facebook: http://facebook.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: http://theminimalists.com/podcast #TheMinimalists