theminimalists posts
"Developing Minds"
Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan talk about the complexities of parenting with behavioral and developmental pediatrician Dr. Damon Korb, and they answer the following questions:How does our role as parents evolve as our children grow? (02:34)How do we continue to help our children as parents as th...
Video: "Developing Minds"
Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan talk about the complexities of parenting with behavioral and developmental pediatrician Dr. Damon Korb, and they answer the following questions:How does our role as parents evolve as our children grow? (02:34)How do we continue to help our children as parents as th...
Minimalism Today S1 E3
In this episode of Minimalism Today, Joshua chats with Elena Kravtsoff about her challenges regarding a growing family, raising children, maintaining minimalism, empty rooms, and intentional decorating.
Biggest Failures 033: Matthew Cox
Patreon Exclusive. Author and former con artist Matthew Cox reveals his biggest failure and the lesson he learned from it. Watch new episodes of The Minimalists’ new video series Biggest Failures monthly on Patreon.
"Excessful"
Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan talk about our excessive obsession with outside approval, finding success within rather than without, and they answer the following questions:What are the two contexts of success? (02:15)Why is the ‘chase’ so problematic? (19:39)Isn’t it ill-advised to sugges...
Video: "Excessful"
Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan talk about our excessive obsession with outside approval, finding success within rather than without, and they answer the following questions:What are the two contexts of success? (02:15)Why is the ‘chase’ so problematic? (19:39)Isn’t it ill-advised to sugges...
Minimalism Today S1 E2
In this episode of Minimalism Today, Joshua chats with Emily Martin about her challenges regarding space, clothing, momentum, expectations, and tranquility.
"Broken News"
Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan talk about recognizing self-imposed stress and addressing it appropriately, and they answer the following questions:When did you decide you were actually done with the news? (03:32)From what have you unsubscribed? (05:58)What’s wrong with the news? (10:16)Why hav...
Video: "Broken News"
Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan talk about recognizing self-imposed stress and addressing it appropriately, and they answer the following questions:When did you decide you were actually done with the news? (03:32)From what have you unsubscribed? (05:58)What’s wrong with the news? (10:16)Why hav...
Minimalism Today S1 E1
In this inaugural episode of Minimalism Today, Joshua chats with Yeman Al-Rawi about his challenges regarding comfort, confidence, labels, opinions, attachments, affirmations, frugality, limitations, and boundaries.Enjoy this complimentary public episode of Minimalism Today. Our supporters can liste...
"The Way to Love"
Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan talk about our myriad connections with blogger, podcaster, and Registered Dietitian Becca Shern, and they answer the following questions:What is your recipe for happiness? (02:18)Is there a difference between happiness and tranquility? (05:11)What does significance...
Video: "The Way to Love"
Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan talk about our myriad connections with blogger, podcaster, and Registered Dietitian Becca Shern, and they answer the following questions:What is your recipe for happiness? (02:18)Is there a difference between happiness and tranquility? (05:11)What does significance...
Biggest Failures 032: Max Lugavere
Patreon Exclusive. Podcaster, journalist, and author Max Lugavere reveals his biggest failure and the lesson he learned from it. Watch new episodes of The Minimalists’ new video series Biggest Failures monthly on Patreon.
Love People Use Things (Official Trailer)
Patrons!Have you heard the news? Love People Use Things will be published on July 13, 2021. Yay! Check out the trailer at the top of this post.If you're in North America you can preorder the book by January 31 and receive a special “Love People Use Things” bundle that includes a bookmark, co...
"The Ego Trap"
Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan talk about letting go of presumed burdens and perceived obligations, and they answer the following questions:Why do we write? (01:20)How are opinions and beliefs detrimental to the truth? (12:38)What is the ego trap? (13:06)What is the difference between self-glori...
Video: "The Ego Trap"
Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan talk about letting go of presumed burdens and perceived obligations, and they answer the following questions:Why do we write? (01:20)How are opinions and beliefs detrimental to the truth? (12:38)What is the ego trap? (13:06)What is the difference between self-glori...
Coming Soon: Minimalism Today
A single serving of simplicity is coming soon: Joshua Fields Millburn's new solo podcast, Minimalism Today, will be available exclusively to The Minimalists' Patreon subscribers at no additional charge. Yes, that means if you're already a Patreon supporter, you’ll automatically have ac...
Biggest Failures 031: Aaron McManus
Patreon Exclusive. Producer and podcaster Aaron McManus reveals his biggest failure and the lesson he learned from it. Watch new episodes of The Minimalists’ new video series Biggest Failures monthly on Patreon.
"Minimizing Clutter"
Joshua and Ryan discuss a myriad of fresh approaches for the new year, and they answer the following questions:What is the sunk-cost fallacy? (03:22)What is the difference between guilt and shame? (13:53)What are your New Year’s resolutions? (15:31)What’s the difference between decluttering and ...
Video: "Minimizing Clutter"
Joshua and Ryan discuss a myriad of fresh approaches for the new year, and they answer the following questions:What is the sunk-cost fallacy? (03:22)What is the difference between guilt and shame? (13:53)What are your New Year’s resolutions? (15:31)What’s the difference between decluttering and ...
Favorite LESS IS NOW Quotes
What was your favorite quote from LESS IS NOW? Let us know in the comments below.Here are some of our favorite lines from the film:“I think we should all be allowed to Etch A Sketch our life, and say, ‘you know, I thought this was the life I wanted, but it's not, and so I'm going to star...
Biggest Failures 030: Dr. Nicole LePera
Patreon Exclusive. Holistic psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera reveals her biggest failure and the lesson she learned from it. Watch new episodes of The Minimalists’ new video series Biggest Failures monthly on Patreon.
"Making Less"
Joshua and Ryan discuss the ins and outs and ups and downs of creating their newest documentary, Less Is Now, with filmmaker Matt D’Avella, and they answer the following questions:What did you learn in your tenure as a wedding videographer? (00:31)Why did you choose to pursue filmmaking? (09:00)Ho...
Video: "Making Less"
Joshua and Ryan discuss the ins and outs and ups and downs of creating their newest documentary, Less Is Now, with filmmaker Matt D’Avella, and they answer the following questions:What did you learn in your tenure as a wedding videographer? (00:31)Why did you choose to pursue filmmaking? (09:00)Ho...
Biggest Failures 029: Josh Wolf
Patreon Exclusive. Comedian Josh Wolf reveals his biggest failure and the lesson he learned from it. Watch new episodes of The Minimalists’ new video series Biggest Failures each week on Patreon.
QQ48: Mat Kearney
Patreon Exclusive. In this final Quarantine Qonversation of 2020, Joshua calls the musician Mat Kearney to discuss bringing a newborn child into the world in 2020, making music during a pandemic, evolving with the times while still being true to yourself, and letting go of the past to create space f...
"Uncertainty Training"
Joshua and Ryan discuss how to create some certainty in uncertain times with writer Leo Babauta, and they answer the following questions:What is uncertainty training? (01:00)How do we best address uncertainty? (01:31)How important is it to choose to let go? (04:44)What is minimalism? (05:04)What doe...
Video: "Uncertainty Training"
Joshua and Ryan discuss how to create some certainty in uncertain times with writer Leo Babauta, and they answer the following questions:What is uncertainty training? (01:00)How do we best address uncertainty? (01:31)How important is it to choose to let go? (04:44)What is minimalism? (05:04)What doe...
Biggest Failures 028: Meg Nordmann
Patreon Exclusive. Author Meg Nordmann reveals her biggest failure and the lesson she learned from it. Watch new episodes of The Minimalists’ new video series Biggest Failures each week on Patreon.
"As the Decade Fades"
Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan reflect on their growth as individuals and as The Minimalists over the past ten years, and they answer the following questions:Where were you ten years ago when you started The Minimalists? (04:11)How did you leave the world of corporate America? (18:47)How do you ...



















