Joshua and T.K. talk about surgical decluttering, when more is better than minimalism, our favorite minimalist furniture brands, a new 14-minute decluttering rule, and much more.
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Discussed in This Episode
- Is expectation premeditated disappointment?
- When does minimalism stop solving the problem and start becoming the problem?
- When is more better than minimalism?
- Right Here, Right Now: Zoom calls with The Minimalists and Tom Cat’s embodiment sessions.
- WWJO: What couch and dishes does Joshua own?
- When is it time to replace well-used everyday items without wasting money or depriving oneself?
- How does a minimalist prepare for a backpacking trip?
- Talkaboutable: Every mess in your home is a choice.
- Talkaboutable: We’ve never been more connected, and yet we’ve never been more disconnected.
- More About Less: The Hats
- Added Value: A book of questions and a documentary about podcasting.
Minimal Maxims
Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.
- Expectation is premeditated disappointment.
- Hammers don’t build homes—people do.
- When minimalism gets in the way, never hesitate to throw it away.
- Minimalism does not create joy—it uncovers it.
- Minimalism isn’t deprivation; it’s abundance healthfully expressed.
- Minimalism isn’t owning things forever; it’s owning the right things for right now.
- If you’re carrying it every day, make sure it’s worth its weight.
- Every postponed task is a form of background noise.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Added Value: Age of Audio
- Book: The Book of Questions
- Book: Emotional Clutter
- Book: Our Gods Wear Spandex
- Book: Very, Very Simple
- More About Less: The hats
- Record Your Voice: Call.Show
- Subscribe: Simple Newsletter
- Tom Cat Atelier: Em(body)ment
- Tour: How to Let Go
- Watch: Talkaboutable #1
- Watch: Talkaboutable #2
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- Joshua Fields Millburn
- Ryan Nicodemus
- T.K. Coleman
- Benjamin Hull
- Matt Savidakis
- Shawn Mihalik
- Jeff Sarris
- Dave LaTulippe
- Cat Remaks
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