The Minimalists

Joshua and T.K. talk about some simple rules for a humble home, small tasks with large rewards, surprising things a minimalist might own, why clutter spreads throughout your home, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
What is the cost of convenience? (0:41)
Is there hidden value in doing the "menial" work we've been taught to pay someone else to do? (11:17)
Right Here, Right Now: The How to Let Go Tour (39:58)
What Would Joshua Own? (47:03)
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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Joshua, T.K., and Ryan talk about embracing minimalism after escaping from an abusive family, some of their favorite non-minimalist books, Joshua's new How to Let Go Tour, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
If intelligence is getting what you want, is wisdom wanting what's worth getting in the first place? (2:16)
How can I tell the difference between wisdom and fear, especially after escaping an abusive family? (5:00)
Right Here: Right Now: Joshua's first solo tour, T.K.'s new show, and Ryan's new restaurant. (22:08)
WWJO: What books are on The Minimalists' bookshelves? (24:45)
WWJO: What vagus nerve stimulator does Joshua own? (38:02)
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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

The Minimalist speak with author Jon Acuff about whether procrastination is a type of hoarding, the difference between rest and hesitation, small actions that break the procrastination cycle, a popular decluttering rule that backfired on one of our listeners, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
What is "strategic apathy?" (2:06)
Is procrastination just another form of hoarding? (6:23)
Why do so many of us wait for permission that no one is ever going to give us? (11:05)
What's the difference between rest and hesitation? (20:53)
What's the smallest action someone can take today that genuinely interrupts the procrastination cycle? (23:33)
Right Here, Right Now: Joshua is going on a solo tour. (28:00)
Listener Tip: Is buying items in bulk ever a sneaky form of procrastination? (31:12)
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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

The Minimalists talk about setting down burdens that exhaust us, why it's so difficult to ask for help, the scientific benefits of infrared saunas, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
What happens when the person everyone depends on is the one who falls apart? (4:48)
Where do you struggle to ask for help? (26:20)
Right Here, Right Now: Very, Very Simple in print, and Clutter Counseling with T.K. Coleman. (40:07)
WWJO: What kind of sauna does Joshua have at home? (43:02)
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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

The Minimalists talk about the trap of productivity, the point at which optimization makes your life worse, when purchasing quality goods becomes an extravagance, seven minimalist rules that will help you eliminate your email clutter, and much more. 
Discussed in this episode:
Don't you hate when people waste your time? (0:48)
How can I escape my addiction to optimization? (6:08)
At what point does optimizing your life make your life worse? (17:00)
Right Here, Right Now: Give Joshua podcast review for his birthday, and join The Minimalists for a live Zoom call. (29:02)
WWJO: Which mattress does Joshua use for floor sleeping? (31:16)
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Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast