How Minimalism Can Change Your Life || The Minimalists
The Psychology Podcast
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4.4 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 18 May 2023
⏱️ 65 minutes
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Summary
Today we welcome Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, and T.K. Coleman, known collectively as The Minimalists. Joshua and Ryan are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times–bestselling authors. Alongside their podcast co-host, T.K., they help millions of people live meaningful lives with less. The Minimalists have been featured in Time, Architectural Digest, and GQ, and they have spoken at Harvard, Apple, and Google. Their podcast has more than 100 million downloads, making it one of the most popular podcasts in the world.
In this episode I talk to Joshua, Ryan, and T.K. about minimalism. All too often, we are preoccupied with amassing wealth and possessions in an attempt to fill the void. Soon, we find that accumulating stuff doesn’t make us feel whole. Instead of turning to objects, the minimalists ask us to ponder “How do we live more with less?” When we can get rid of clutter in our homes, digital spaces, and relationships, we make room for what’s truly important. Joshua, Ryan, and T.K. talk about how minimalism has changed their lives, allowing them to feel more content, mindful, and generous.
Website: www.theminimalists.com
Twitter: @TheMinimalists
Topics
01:46 Why minimalism?
08:27 Integrity and hypocrisy
13:05 Abundance begins from within
19:55 Minimalistic being
23:17 The “hell yes!” rule
27:20 Slow down to go faster
30:59 Confronting the void
42:38 Advertisements suck
48:21 Keep what brings joy and value
53:55 The secret to organization
1:01:03 The spontaneous combustion rule
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| 0:00.0 | We tie a lot of emotions to our things and the outcomes and the achievements. |
| 0:04.0 | And I think the reason we often do that is because we haven't identified how much is enough. |
| 0:10.0 | We don't keep asking that question. |
| 0:12.0 | So I keep asking that question, does this add value to my life? |
| 0:14.0 | And if not, I'm willing to let it go. |
| 0:21.0 | Hello and welcome to the Psychology Podcast. |
| 0:23.0 | Today we welcome Joshua Fields-Millburn, Ryan Nicodemis, and T.K. Coleman to the show. |
| 0:29.0 | They are known collectively as the Minimalists. |
| 0:33.0 | Joshua and Ryan are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times bestselling authors. |
| 0:38.0 | Alongside their podcast co-host T.K., they help millions of people live meaningful lives with less. |
| 0:44.0 | The Minimalists have been featured in Time, Architectural Digest, and GQ. |
| 0:48.0 | And they have spoken at Harvard, Apple, and Google. |
| 0:52.0 | Their podcast is more than 100 million downloads, making it one of the most popular podcasts in the world. |
| 0:58.0 | In this episode, I talked to Joshua Ryan and T.K. about Minimism. |
| 1:03.0 | All too often, we are preoccupied with a massing wealth and possessions, in an attempt to fill the void. |
| 1:10.0 | Soon, we find that accumulating stuff doesn't really make us feel whole. |
| 1:14.0 | Instead of turning to objects, the Minimalists ask us to ponder, how do we live more with less? |
| 1:20.0 | When we can get rid of clutter in our homes, digital spaces, and relationships, we make room for what's truly important. |
| 1:27.0 | Joshua Ryan and T.K. talk about how Minimism has changed their lives, allowing them to feel more content, mindful, and generous. |
| 1:37.0 | I love these guys, and I think you will too. |
| 1:41.0 | So that further ado, I bring you the Minimalists. |
| 1:45.0 | The Minimalists, welcome to the Psychology Podcast. The Minimalists Meet the Psychology Podcast. |
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