Podcast Ep. 538 | Out of Sight
In episode 538, The Minimalists explore the evolving relationship listeners have with minimalism, acknowledging both the joy and frustration that come with decluttering. They reveal the hidden difficulties of producing a consistent podcast and share strategies for letting go of items incrementally. The conversation also touches on how survival mode can morph into clutter and highlights a surprising discovery that Ohio ranks among the least cluttered states. Listeners receive practical tips, from weekly writing advice to a new song about balancing attachment and release.
Nothing Ends
The Minimalists’ essay "Nothing Ends" uses a rainy funeral scene to illustrate the impermanence of material attachments and life milestones. The narrator reflects on how familiar places have changed, how careers and dreams feel hollow, and how grief forces a...
Podcast Ep. 537 | Jerome
In episode 537 of The Minimalists, hosts Joshua, Ryan, and T.K. discuss the sudden passing of Joshua’s brother, Jerome. The conversation explores how to confront loss—whether through replacement or acceptance—and draws a clear line between processing grief and merely complaining....
Before the Golden Handcuffs
The Minimalists’ Joshua Fields Millburn addressed a crowd of Miami University undergraduates, urging them to recognize the fleeting freedom they have before career and financial obligations solidify. He framed this period as a "rare moment" to define personal success on...
No Complaints, Not Once
In "No Complaints, Not Once," Joshua Fields Millburn reflects on his brother’s lifelong habit of never complaining, even amid poverty, power outages, and a factory closure. The essay frames complaints as mental anchors that prolong dissatisfaction, suggesting that acceptance of unchangeable...
Podcast Ep. 535 | After Minimalism
In episode 535, The Minimalists explore life after decluttering, asking what comes next once you own less. They share practical tips for beginners to stay motivated, discuss emotional clutter—including 50 nuanced feelings that lack names—and reveal new offerings such as...
What Would Joshua Own?
Joshua Fields Millburn, co‑founder of The Minimalists, announced a new podcast segment called “What Would Joshua Own?” that invites listeners to ask him about specific items they’re considering buying. The segment is positioned as a reference point for intentional consumption...
Expect Less
The Minimalists argue that expectations and standards are opposite mind‑sets: expectations chase desires while standards reflect values. By lowering expectations and raising standards, individuals avoid chronic disappointment and create sustainable habits. The piece illustrates this shift with examples ranging from...