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"Create Value, Not Content"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss the lessons they’ve learned from their years of blogging and podcasting, and they answer the following questions:How do I appropriately rebrand a public-facing endeavor like podcasting without being perceived as inauthentic? (14:11)How do I overcome procrastination and laziness? (22:41)How can minimalism feed creativity? (27:37)How do I deal with slumps and self-doubt? (32:16)What’s the ideal creative environment to stay focused? (34:44)How do I create engaging so...
Video: "Create Value, Not Content"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss the lessons they’ve learned from their years of blogging and podcasting, and they answer the following questions:How do I appropriately rebrand a public-facing endeavor like podcasting without being perceived as inauthentic? (14:11)How do I overcome procrastination and laziness? (22:41)How can minimalism feed creativity? (27:37)How do I deal with slumps and self-doubt? (32:16)What’s the ideal creative environment to stay focused? (34:44)How do I create engaging so...
"Best Year Ever"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about starting New Year’s resolutions, when it’s appropriate to give up on a resolution, and what actions to take when you’re feeling stuck with author, podcaster, and fitness expert Ben Greenfield, and they answer the following questions:Have you heard any funny New Year’s resolutions? (32:18)Is it more effective to spread resolutions throughout the year than to front-load them in January? (42:00)How do I overcome my propensity for procrastination? (56:17)How do...
Video: "Best Year Ever"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about starting New Year’s resolutions, when it’s appropriate to give up on a resolution, and what actions to take when you’re feeling stuck with author, podcaster, and fitness expert Ben Greenfield, and they answer the following questions:Have you heard any funny New Year’s resolutions? (32:18)Is it more effective to spread resolutions throughout the year than to front-load them in January? (42:00)How do I overcome my propensity for procrastination? (56:17)How do...
12 Favorite Private Podcast Episodes
Whether you're new to The Minimalists Private Podcast, or you just want to dive back into the classics, these are our twelve favorite Maximal episodes. Enjoy!1. "The Pain of Clinging" | The trio discusses letting go of a home that’s weighing you down, fighting impulse, the dangers of tolerance, how to stop being offended, and why no one can make you happy. This is JFM's personal favorite.2. "Enough Is Enough" | We discuss how to identify and address our constant craving for more, and we answer a bunch of questions abou...
"Structural Nonsense"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss the internal conflicts many people experience when it comes to community and individualism, reason and spirituality, and religion and atheism with mathematical physicist, economist, and podcaster Eric Weinstein, and they answer the following questions:Can Eric please dumb down his tweets? (24:44)We all know how to declutter our homes, but how do we declutter our desires? (45:51)How do I differentiate between what I truly believe and what I was taught to believe? (1:03...
Video: "Structural Nonsense"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss the internal conflicts many people experience when it comes to community and individualism, reason and spirituality, and religion and atheism with mathematical physicist, economist, and podcaster Eric Weinstein, and they answer the following questions:Can Eric please dumb down his tweets? (24:44)We all know how to declutter our homes, but how do we declutter our desires? (45:51)How do I differentiate between what I truly believe and what I was taught to believe? (1:03...
"Afterclutter"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about organizing, tidying up, and cleaning your home with author and entrepreneur Melissa Maker, and they answer the following questions:How do I minimize the clutter associated with family events I host at my home? (10:48)How do I effectively declutter my boxes of clutter? (18:29)How can I be a minimalist as a student with all the supplies—books, papers, folders, binders—that come with that? (23:20)How does your physical environment affect your mental state? (28:49)...
Video: "Afterclutter"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about organizing, tidying up, and cleaning your home with author and entrepreneur Melissa Maker, and they answer the following questions:How do I minimize the clutter associated with family events I host at my home? (10:48)How do I effectively declutter my boxes of clutter? (18:29)How can I be a minimalist as a student with all the supplies—books, papers, folders, binders—that come with that? (23:20)How does your physical environment affect your mental state? (28:49)...
"Debt Is Debt"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about student debt, graduating from a university without any debt, and tips for avoiding college debt altogether with author and podcaster Anthony ONeal, and they answer the following questions:Isn’t going to college debt-free impossible? (18:54)Do you support the proposal to cancel all current student loan debt? (22:42)How can we get the government to stop guaranteeing student loans? (26:47)Does the lack of financial literacy in our school systems create an ethical di...
Video: "Debt Is Debt"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about student debt, graduating from a university without any debt, and tips for avoiding college debt altogether with author and podcaster Anthony ONeal, and they answer the following questions:Isn’t going to college debt-free impossible? (18:54)Do you support the proposal to cancel all current student loan debt? (22:42)How can we get the government to stop guaranteeing student loans? (26:47)Does the lack of financial literacy in our school systems create an ethical di...
"The Price of Progress"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about consumerism, the successes and failures of modern society, the price of progress, and whether civilization has actually made us less civilized with author and podcaster Dr. Christopher Ryan.LINKSBook: Black Elk SpeaksBook: Civilized to DeathBook: SapiensBook: Sex at DawnInstagram: Jordan MooreInstagram: Podcast ShawnInstagram: Jessica WilliamsPodcast: Minimalist DietsPodcast: Jeff ShapiroPodcast: Tangentially SpeakingPodcast: The Joe Rogan ExperiencePodcast: This A...
Video: "The Price of Progress"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about consumerism, the successes and failures of modern society, the price of progress, and whether civilization has actually made us less civilized with author and podcaster Dr. Christopher Ryan.LINKSBook: Black Elk SpeaksBook: Civilized to DeathBook: SapiensBook: Sex at DawnInstagram: Jordan MooreInstagram: Podcast ShawnInstagram: Jessica WilliamsPodcast: Minimalist DietsPodcast: Jeff ShapiroPodcast: Tangentially SpeakingPodcast: The Joe Rogan ExperiencePodcast: This A...
"An Intentional Life"
Patreon Exclusive! In this “Maximal” episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss the elements of a best life, and they answer the following questions:How do I align my daily life and my social media life? (07:48)How do I determine what constitutes a best life for me? (16:00)How do I ensure I choose a partner that fits into my best life? (33:54)How do I envision what my best self should do in a given situation? (42:40)Is happiness the most ideal goal in life? (44:34)Does our criteria for what constitutes a best life evolve over time? (49:27)How will so...
Video: "An Intentional Life"
Patreon Exclusive! In this “Maximal” episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss the elements of a best life, and they answer the following questions:How do I align my daily life and my social media life? (07:46)How do I determine what constitutes a best life for me? (15:58)How do I ensure I choose a partner that fits into my best life? (33:52)How do I envision what my best self should do in a given situation? (42:37)Is happiness the most ideal goal in life? (44:30)Does our criteria for what constitutes a best life evolve over time? (49:23)How will so...
Let's Talk About Black Friday
Joshua Fields Millburn discusses the pitfalls of the holiday (shopping) season in this short video.
"Healthy Distractions"
Patreon Exclusive! In this “Maximal” episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss fear, anxiety, worry, discomfort, and paranoia with singer-songwriter Lee DeWyze, and they answer the following questions:How can I use fear to my advantage? (38:29)How has consumerism built up fear and paranoia in today’s society? (41:20)What do Joshua and Ryan fear? (49:24)How important is it to develop emotional intelligence to overcome fear? (54:13)Are fear and paranoia on the rise thanks to mobile technology and social media? (56:14)Is a propensity for paranoia gen...
Video: "Healthy Distractions"
Patreon Exclusive! In this “Maximal” episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss fear, anxiety, worry, discomfort, and paranoia with singer-songwriter Lee DeWyze, and they answer the following questions:How can I use fear to my advantage? (33:46)How has consumerism built up fear and paranoia in today’s society? (36:37)What do Joshua and Ryan fear? (44:41)How important is it to develop emotional intelligence to overcome fear? (49:30)Are fear and paranoia on the rise thanks to mobile technology and social media? (51:30)Is a propensity for paranoia gen...
"Parameters of Parenting"
Patreon Exclusive! In this “Maximal” episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about raising kids, the data behind good parenting, and how parents can be more confident in their parenting decisions with professor and author Emily Oster, and they answer the following questions:How do I encourage my children to engage and interact with their environment rather than their glowing screens? (49:27)How do I best raise gifted children? (53:47)How do I best raise children with special needs? (53:52)What financial-education resources do you recommend for childr...
Video: "Parameters of Parenting"
Patreon Exclusive! In this “Maximal” episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about raising kids, the data behind good parenting, and how parents can be more confident in their parenting decisions with professor and author Emily Oster, and they answer the following questions:How do I encourage my children to engage and interact with their environment rather than their glowing screens? (49:26)How do I best raise gifted children? (53:46)How do I best raise children with special needs? (53:51)What financial-education resources do you recommend for childr...
"The Minimalists EXPOSED!"
Patreon Exclusive! Podcast Shawn, Jordan “Know” Moore, and Jessness Williams host a private podcast session for The Minimalists’ Patreon supporters to reveal all of Joshua and Ryan’s dirty little secrets, and they also answer the following questions:How do you use minimalism in your daily lives? (02:13)Do Joshua and Ryan exhibit any annoying habits when recording the podcast? (05:50)Are you all more friends or business colleagues? (10:01)What do you wish you had known before working with Joshua and Ryan? (13:03)What impact do you have o...
Video: "The Minimalists EXPOSED!"
Patreon Exclusive! Podcast Shawn, Jordan “Know” Moore, and Jessness Williams host a private podcast session for The Minimalists’ Patreon supporters to reveal all of Joshua and Ryan’s dirty little secrets, and they also answer the following questions:How do you use minimalism in your daily lives? (02:13)Do Joshua and Ryan exhibit any annoying habits when recording the podcast? (05:50)Are you all more friends or business colleagues? (10:01)What do you wish you had known before working with Joshua and Ryan? (13:03)What impact do you have o...
"Proximity"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss career advice, pursuing your passion, mentors, and the stepping stones to success with author and radio personality Ken Coleman, and they answer the following questions:How do I discover my passion? (33:25)How do I change careers without starting over? (43:50)What are the pertinent differences between freelancing and regular employment? (47:23)How do I pursue my dream job without a pay cut? (52:01)How do I change jobs without appearing disloyal or ungrateful? (58:53)H...
Video: "Proximity"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss career advice, pursuing your passion, mentors, and the stepping stones to success with author and radio personality Ken Coleman, and they answer the following questions:How do I discover my passion? (33:25)How do I change careers without starting over? (43:50)What are the pertinent differences between freelancing and regular employment? (47:23)How do I pursue my dream job without a pay cut? (52:01)How do I change jobs without appearing disloyal or ungrateful? (58:53)H...
"Rules for Living with Less"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss how to start simplifying, how to become a minimalist, and some practical tips and rules for decluttering with lifestyle entrepreneur MJ Gordon, and they answer the following questions:When starting out as a minimalist, should I focus first on external items or internal issues? (20:12)How do I answer people who criticize me for being a minimalist that still owns ‘nonessential’ items? (28:06)How do I let go of magazines and catalogs to which I have an attachment? (3...
Video: "Rules for Living with Less"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss how to start simplifying, how to become a minimalist, and some practical tips and rules for decluttering with lifestyle entrepreneur MJ Gordon, and they answer the following questions:When starting out as a minimalist, should I focus first on external items or internal issues? (20:11)How do I answer people who criticize me for being a minimalist that still owns ‘nonessential’ items? (28:05)How do I let go of magazines and catalogs to which I have an attachment? (3...
"Junk Connections"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about several modern crises—depression, loneliness, addiction, connection, belonging, and meaning—with author Johann Hari, and they answer the following questions:How does our obsession with material possessions make us more anxious, depressed, and lonely, and is there a solution? (34:48)Do you agree with Kierkegaard’s definition of anxiety as the dizzying effect of freedom, paralyzing possibility, and the boundless existence of oneself? (41:55)How do we find peace...
Video: "Junk Connections"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about several modern crises—depression, loneliness, addiction, connection, belonging, and meaning—with author Johann Hari, and they answer the following questions:How does our obsession with material possessions make us more anxious, depressed, and lonely, and is there a solution? (34:47)Do you agree with Kierkegaard’s definition of anxiety as the dizzying effect of freedom, paralyzing possibility, and the boundless existence of oneself? (41:55)How do we find peace...
"Buying with Intention"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about buying new and used material possessions with intention, purchasing products that last a lifetime, and being responsible with time and money when shopping for necessities with author and business owner Tara Button, and they answer the following questions:Should I stick to cheap sunglasses if I accidentally break them regularly? (39:15)Can I justify spending money on clothing if I’m in debt? (43:47)Do you recommend physical books, ebooks, or library books? (53:31)...
Video: "Buying with Intention"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about buying new and used material possessions with intention, purchasing products that last a lifetime, and being responsible with time and money when shopping for necessities with author and business owner Tara Button, and they answer the following questions:Should I stick to cheap sunglasses if I accidentally break them regularly? (39:16)Can I justify spending money on clothing if I’m in debt? (43:48)Do you recommend physical books, ebooks, or library books? (53:32)...
