What is Spartanism?

Spartanism is the term used to describe the extreme opposite of hoarding. It refers to a behavioral pattern where individuals cannot hold on to possessions, leading to minimal ownership of material items. Joshua Fields Millburn explains that Spartanism doesn't only manifest in how people manage their physical belongings, but can also extend into their relationships and careers. People with Spartanistic tendencies often struggle to maintain anything, constantly letting go and not being able to hold onto things, which sometimes results in self-sabotage. This is linked to the obsessive-compulsive spectrum, with some people unable to let go and others unable to hold onto anything 1.