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The Minimalists are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times–bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. Alongside their podcast cohost, T.K. Coleman, this simple-living trio helps millions of people eliminate clutter and live meaningfully with less. Learn More.

435 | Do Fewer Things

In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, we speak with Cal Newport about the three principles of slow productivity and letting go of social media. Watch all 2 hours of episode 435 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

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Discussed in This Episode

  • What are the three principles of slow productivity?
  • Should The Minimalists quit social media?
  • How can my company determine our foundational values?
  • How can I minimize idea clutter?
  • When does the need to control become unhealthy?
  • Seriously, should The Minimalists quit social media?
  • Should Cal Newport quit running ads on his podcast?

Minimal Maxims

Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.

  • Because problem solving is foundational to the human experience, we often search for problems that don’t exist.
  • We become what we value.
  • Our values are shaped by how we spend our time.
  • Information becomes clutter as soon as it creates thoughts that trample meaningful experiences.
  • Simplicity is beautiful; beauty is essential.
  • Organizing is the mind’s way of quieting the chaos.
  • The best way to organize your stuff is to get rid of most of it.
  • The Disease of More is fed by seemingly noble aspirations.

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