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"Stillness"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua talks about stillness, quietude, combating distractions, and slowing down with author Ryan Holiday, and they answer the following questions:How do I find stillness in the middle of a crisis? (53:15)How do I find peace in a toxic relationship to which I’m legally bound? (56:26)How do I cut out the brain noise to stay focused on one project at a time? (1:00:13)How do I find quiet living in chaotic urban surroundings? (1:05:19)How do I find calm as an introvert in obligatory social sit...
Video: "Stillness"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua talks about stillness, quietude, combating distractions, and slowing down with author Ryan Holiday, and they answer the following questions:How do I find stillness in the middle of a crisis? (53:14)How do I find peace in a toxic relationship to which I’m legally bound? (56:24)How do I cut out the brain noise to stay focused on one project at a time? (1:00:09)How do I find quiet living in chaotic urban surroundings? (1:05:14)How do I find calm as an introvert in obligatory social sit...
"Everything Is Political"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss all things political, including Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign, with comedian and podcaster Jamie Kilstein.LINKSBook: Anything You WantBook: Hillbilly ElegyBook: Letter to a Christian NationBook: Shortest Way HomeEssay: Travel without Social PraiseInstagram: Jordan MooreInstagram: Podcast ShawnPatreon: Jamie KilsteinPodcast: T.K. ColemanPodcast: Sam HarrisPodcast: Jamie KilsteinPodcast: Minimalist PresidentPodcast: Andrew SchulzPodcast: Derek SiversPod...
Video: "Everything Is Political"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss all things political, including Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign, with comedian and podcaster Jamie Kilstein.LINKSBook: Anything You WantBook: Hillbilly ElegyBook: Letter to a Christian NationBook: Shortest Way HomeEssay: Travel without Social PraiseInstagram: Jordan MooreInstagram: Podcast ShawnPatreon: Jamie KilsteinPodcast: T.K. ColemanPodcast: Sam HarrisPodcast: Jamie KilsteinPodcast: Minimalist PresidentPodcast: Andrew SchulzPodcast: Derek SiversPod...
"More Decluttering"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss decluttering our spaces, lives, hearts, and minds, and they answer the following questions:How do I determine the appropriate traditions for my family? (09:27)How do I appropriately organize a space that still feels cluttered after decluttering? (19:55)How do I best organize the home screen of my mobile phone? (27:19)How do I declutter my boxes of photos? (35:23)How do I determine my ‘why’ for decluttering? (39:20)How do I let go of gifts without hurting the gifte...
Video: "More Decluttering"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss decluttering our spaces, lives, hearts, and minds, and they answer the following questions:How do I determine the appropriate traditions for my family? (09:27)How do I appropriately organize a space that still feels cluttered after decluttering? (19:55)How do I best organize the home screen of my mobile phone? (27:19)How do I declutter my boxes of photos? (35:23)How do I determine my ‘why’ for decluttering? (39:20)How do I let go of gifts without hurting the gifte...
"Optimal Health Is Real Wealth"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about simple choices to improve overall wellness with Dr. Ryan Greene from Monarch Athletic Club, and they answer the following questions:What are Dr. Greene’s thoughts on EMF and artificial light exposure? (38:46)How do I improve my poor appetite? (45:20)How do I improve my sleep pattern? (48:21)How do I overcome insomnia? (51:07)What impact does intermittent fasting have on cognitive functions, and do you recommend it? (54:49)LINKSArticle: Evidence-Based Health and N...
Video: "Optimal Health Is Real Wealth"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about simple choices to improve overall wellness with Dr. Ryan Greene from Monarch Athletic Club, and they answer the following questions:What are Dr. Greene’s thoughts on EMF and artificial light exposure? (38:47)How do I improve my poor appetite? (45:21)How do I improve my sleep pattern? (48:22)How do I overcome insomnia? (51:08)What impact does intermittent fasting have on cognitive functions, and do you recommend it? (54:50)LINKSArticle: Evidence-Based Health and N...
"Spending Time or Investing Time"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss success, successful people, and how the world’s most successful people launched their careers with author Alex Banayan, and they answer the following questions:What is the one essential skill for any successful person? (38:15)How do successful people identify the most appropriate opportunities? (42:30)How do successful people know when to pause? (46:21)How do successful people manage toxic coworkers? (47:44)How do successful people attain and maintain motivation bef...
Video: "Spending Time or Investing Time"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss success, successful people, and how the world’s most successful people launched their careers with author Alex Banayan, and they answer the following questions:What is the one essential skill for any successful person? (38:14)How do successful people identify the most appropriate opportunities? (42:29)How do successful people know when to pause? (46:20)How do successful people manage toxic coworkers? (47:43)How do successful people attain and maintain motivation bef...
"Ideas, Not Ideology"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss bucking the status quo, embracing our idiosyncrasies, and what happens when we refuse to conform with author, podcaster, and entrepreneur Jason Zook, and they answer the following questions:Should we always buck the status quo? (08:11)How do I address my feelings of isolation from living contrary to societal norms? (55:48)How do I find the community that best suits me? (59:08)How do I resist the temptation to live beyond my means, pursuing material and financial succe...
Video: "Ideas, Not Ideology"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss bucking the status quo, embracing our idiosyncrasies, and what happens when we refuse to conform with author, podcaster, and entrepreneur Jason Zook, and they answer the following questions:Should we always buck the status quo? (08:11)How do I address my feelings of isolation from living contrary to societal norms? (55:48)How do I find the community that best suits me? (59:08)How do I resist the temptation to live beyond my means, pursuing material and financial succe...
"Good Life, Good People"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss questioning religion, questioning atheism, questioning belief systems, and finding peace with Mosaic pastor Erwin McManus, and they answer the following questions:Are minimalism and religion similar in their values? (38:39)What is your opinion regarding the commodification of religion? (42:57)What is the difference between fundamentalism and non-fundamentalism? (54:42)How do I continue to foster a spiritual bond with my partner who has walked away from our faith? (1:0...
Video: "Good Life, Good People"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss questioning religion, questioning atheism, questioning belief systems, and finding peace with Mosaic pastor Erwin McManus, and they answer the following questions:Are minimalism and religion similar in their values? (38:39)What is your opinion regarding the commodification of religion? (42:58)What is the difference between fundamentalism and non-fundamentalism? (54:43)How do I continue to foster a spiritual bond with my partner who has walked away from our faith? (1:0...
"Dig Deeper"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua discusses artistry, resourcefulness, originality, and craft with singer-songwriter Jay Nash, and they answer the following questions:How do I cultivate a diversity of interests and hobbies while maintaining intentionality and balance? (28:35)How do I ensure I’m not rehashing the work of my influences in my writing? (35:25)How do I grow my business sustainably and intentionally? (43:16)Must a creation be wholly original to be considered art? (46:35)How do I move past the guilt of cha...
Video: "Dig Deeper"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua discusses artistry, resourcefulness, originality, and craft with singer-songwriter Jay Nash, and they answer the following questions:How do I cultivate a diversity of interests and hobbies while maintaining intentionality and balance? (28:35)How do I ensure I’m not rehashing the work of my influences in my writing? (35:25)How do I grow my business sustainably and intentionally? (43:16)Must a creation be wholly original to be considered art? (46:35)How do I move past the guilt of cha...
"Quit the Joy You Hate"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss financial independence, spending habits, and solving money problems with filmmaker Travis Shakespeare, and they answer the following questions:What budgeting apps do you recommend? (21:39)How do I discuss my debt with my partner? (22:25)Are there other paths to financial independence besides working long hours and cutting expenses? (27:30)If my vehicle is my passion, is it reasonable to extend my transportation expenses beyond 10% of my income? (32:27)Can I include ch...
Video: "Quit the Joy You Hate"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss financial independence, spending habits, and solving money problems with filmmaker Travis Shakespeare, and they answer the following questions:What budgeting apps do you recommend? (21:40)How do I discuss my debt with my partner? (22:26)Are there other paths to financial independence besides working long hours and cutting expenses? (27:31)If my vehicle is my passion, is it reasonable to extend my transportation expenses beyond 10% of my income? (32:28)Can I include ch...
"Mysteries of the Mind"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss consciousness, the mysteries of the brain, and decluttering our minds with New York Times bestselling author Annaka Harris, and they answer the following questions:How do I halt my obsession with purging stuff? (50:37)How has your study of consciousness affected your worldview and your priorities? (55:36)LINKSApp: Waking UpArticle: Ketamine for Major DepressionArticle: Preactivation of Neurons Predicts VolitionArticle: Predicting Free ChoicesArticle: The Timing of the...
Video: "Mysteries of the Mind"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss consciousness, the mysteries of the brain, and decluttering our minds with New York Times bestselling author Annaka Harris, and they answer the following questions:How do I halt my obsession with purging stuff? (50:37)How has your study of consciousness affected your worldview and your priorities? (55:36)LINKSApp: Waking UpArticle: Ketamine for Major DepressionArticle: Preactivation of Neurons Predicts VolitionArticle: Predicting Free ChoicesArticle: The Timing of the...
"Agree to Disagree"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about tribes, picking sides, and finding common ground with people who have different beliefs with comedian and podcaster Jamie Kilstein, and they answer the following questions:How do I address loved ones who believe my political party is negatively impacting our country? (10:17)How do I appropriately reconcile conflicting beliefs with loved ones? (51:36)How do I resolve my issues regarding a loved one’s behaviors? (56:23)LINKSFacebook: Jamie KilsteinInstagram: Podcas...
Video: "Agree to Disagree"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about tribes, picking sides, and finding common ground with people who have different beliefs with comedian and podcaster Jamie Kilstein, and they answer the following questions:How do I address loved ones who believe my political party is negatively impacting our country? (10:20)How do I appropriately reconcile conflicting beliefs with loved ones? (51:39)How do I resolve my issues regarding a loved one’s behaviors? (56:25)LINKSFacebook: Jamie KilsteinInstagram: Podcas...
"The Power of Thoughts"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about the pros and cons of positive thinking with educator and podcaster T.K. Coleman, and they answer the following questions:How do I focus on the positive while still acknowledging and addressing the negative? (56:55)How do I solicit feedback without sacrificing positivity? (1:13:32)Is there a pragmatic solution for racism? (1:19:10)LINKSBook: Basic EconomicsBook: Bright-SidedBook: Consider the LobsterBook: EssentialBook: Everything That RemainsBook: Freedom without P...
Video: "The Power of Thoughts"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about the pros and cons of positive thinking with educator and podcaster T.K. Coleman, and they answer the following questions:How do I focus on the positive while still acknowledging and addressing the negative? (56:56)How do I solicit feedback without sacrificing positivity? (1:13:33)Is there a pragmatic solution for racism? (1:19:11)LINKSBook: Basic EconomicsBook: Bright-SidedBook: Consider the LobsterBook: EssentialBook: Everything That RemainsBook: Freedom without P...
"Company of One"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua discusses minimalist business models, entrepreneurship, building a small business, and making your business better with author and podcaster Paul Jarvis, and they answer the following questions:What is a reasonable expectation regarding the percent of work you endure versus the percent of work you enjoy? (37:56)How do I establish clear relationship parameters with an employee who is also a friend? (43:04)How have you applied minimalist principles to the daily business of your brick-an...
Video: "Company of One"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua discusses minimalist business models, entrepreneurship, building a small business, and making your business better with author and podcaster Paul Jarvis, and they answer the following questions:What is a reasonable expectation regarding the percent of work you endure versus the percent of work you enjoy? (37:57)How do I establish clear relationship parameters with an employee who is also a friend? (43:05)How have you applied minimalist principles to the daily business of your brick-an...
"Disagree About Money"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua talks about earning income, managing money, financial willpower, budgeting mistakes, and what it means to live a “rich” life with author Ramit Sethi, and they answer the following questions:Is it appropriate to use credit cards merely to accrue points? (24:45)Where should I invest my money if I’m seeking early retirement? (32:59)If I’m going to college, is it wiser to continue investing in my retirement accounts or invest instead in my education and minimize my school loans? (...
Video: "Disagree About Money"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua talks about earning income, managing money, financial willpower, budgeting mistakes, and what it means to live a “rich” life with author Ramit Sethi, and they answer the following questions:Is it appropriate to use credit cards merely to accrue points? (24:45)Where should I invest my money if I’m seeking early retirement? (32:58)If I’m going to college, is it wiser to continue investing in my retirement accounts or invest instead in my education and minimize my school loans? (...
"Joy in Imperfection"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about insecurities, criticism, perceived failures, and redefining success with singer-songwriter Griffin House, and they answer the following questions:How do I ensure I’m always growing as a creative? (19:58)How do I help my partner overcome his insecurities? (29:04)When does security become myth? (35:28)How do I set higher standards for future relationships when I don’t have personal references for those standards? (41:38)LINKSArticle: Drake Disses the GrammysArtic...
Video: "Joy in Imperfection"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about insecurities, criticism, perceived failures, and redefining success with singer-songwriter Griffin House, and they answer the following questions:How do I ensure I’m always growing as a creative? (19:58)How do I help my partner overcome his insecurities? (29:05)When does security become myth? (35:29)How do I set higher standards for future relationships when I don’t have personal references for those standards? (41:39)LINKSArticle: Drake Disses the GrammysArtic...
