"Other Kinds of Clutter" (Patreon)
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Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and The Minimalists’ team discuss non-material clutter, including relationship clutter, career clutter, emotional clutter, calendar clutter, organizational clutter, and other kinds of clutter, and they answer the following questions:
Is deprivation ever helpful? (06:07)
What do you think of New Year’s resolutions? (45:12)
How many intentions did you set for 2022 and how did you categorize them? (45:27)
What did Joshua look like when he was 80 pounds heavier? (50:22)
Should we let go of our affection for sports teams to avoid getting too emotionally invested in the outcome of the games? (52:27)
How can I better help my significant other let go of stuff? (53:22)
How do I overcome binge eating? (55:31)
What minimalist principles have you applied to your businesses that led to their success? (58:11)
Is it better to practice minimalism privately than publicly? (1:00:43)
What are your favorite books and why? (1:02:59)
Who is your favorite fiction author? (1:07:11)
What are your three favorite nonfiction books of 2021? (1:15:30)
How do you plan on navigating the constantly expanding landscape of social media platforms? (1:17:16)
What music inspires and motivates you on difficult days? (1:19:01)
What convinced you to start livestreaming the recording sessions of the podcast episodes? (1:19:54)
What is your favorite meal? (1:20:25)
Do you have a playlist of the songs you’ve recommended over the years? (1:22:48)
What do you think of former podcast guest Robert F. Kennedy’s apparent associations with far-right groups? (1:23:38)
What other musicians would you suggest for me if I enjoy your previous suggestions of Andrew Belle and Canyon City? (1:26:20)
Do you enjoy rap battles? (1:27:17)
Do you enjoy the significant influx of texts you now receive from your audience through the Community phone number? (1:28:49)
Do you plan on touring in Australia again? (1:29:38)
What do you use for daily time management? (1:33:00)
What do each of you find most annoying about the other? (1:34:45)
What new project are you working on? (1:36:35)
How do you deal with the frustration of others placing obligations and responsibilities on you? (1:37:05)
Who is your favorite podcast guest of 2021? (1:38:31)
Do you keep your physical journals or digitize them? (1:42:48)
How has the practice of grounding improved your health? (1:44:26)
What movie has made you laugh the most? (1:46:28)
How do I determine the appropriate time to let go of a paper document? (1:57:32)
LINKS
Added Value: Alone at Prom
App: Overcast
Article: Can Minimalism Really Make You Happier?
Article: Lush Cosmetics Quitting Social Media
Article: The Ultimate Guide to a No-Buy Year
Book: Crossroads
Book: Dead I Well May Be
Book: Debt-Free Degree
Book: Earthing
Book: Everything That Remains
Book: Freedom
Book: Infinite Jest
Book: Love People, Use Things
Book: Minimalist Rulebook
Book: The Broom of the System
Book: The Chain
Book: The Motion of the Body through Space
Book: The Pale King
Book: Things That Matter
Book: We Need to Talk About Kevin
Coffee: Bandit Coffee Co.
Essay: How to Understand Your Values
Essay: Nobody Has the Power to Upset You
Essay: The Sound of Life
Explore: Tile
Instagram: Mallory French
Instagram: Jordan Moore
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Instagram: Jessica Williams
Instagram: Danny Unknwn
Music: Pandora
Photos: 1DollarScan
Podcast: Lisa Ann
Podcast: Nate Green
Podcast: How to Love
Podcast: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Podcast: Anthony ONeal
Resources: The Minimalists
Spotify: The Minimalists
Subscribe: The Minimalists
Text: 937-202-4654
Tour: The Minimalists
Website: Ultimate Longevity
MAXIMS
“How would your life be better with less clutter?” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Going into debt is giving your freedom to someone else.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Good businesses make money; great businesses make a difference.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Missing out is letting go in advance.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 322.