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Rob Greenfield - Living A Simple & Sustainable Life

Episode 344

Rob Greenfield (IG: @robjgreenfield) is an activist and humanitarian dedicated to leading the way to a more sustainable and just world. He embarks on extreme projects to bring attention to important global issues and inspire positive change. Rob's life is an embodiment of Gandhi's philosophy, "Be the change you wish to see in the world."

In this episode, we discuss:

Growing up in Wisconsin, in a low income family
As a child, Rob became an avid collector of things
After college, Rob backpacked around the world
Heading to San Diego with only a car full of possessions
Rob's epiphany to "wake up"
Learning about other ways of living
Asking yourself what you need vs. want
Making a list of all the changes you want to make
Keep assessing your possessions every 6-12 months
Healthy ways to purge your items
Sharing resources with your neighbours
Living a more connected life
The dark side of donating to thrift stores
Downsizing to 111 possessions
Less stuff = more time
Goodbye drivers license, social security card, and bank card
Not being attached to money
Life with no bills & no cellphone
Being mindful means having balance
The trash suit experiment
Growing and forging food for a year
Impact the people around you

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Rob Greenfield - Living A Simple & Sustainable Life