Maximal Ep. 400 | Necessary Endings (Video) (Patreon)

For this very special episode, The Minimalists talk about Ryan Nicodemus’s new chapter and reflect on the journey that has brought us to where we are today.

Discussed in this episode:

How has Joshua and Ryan’s friendship evolved over the last 32 years? And how will it evolve going forward? (01:40)

What is Ryan most excited about with respect to his new chapter? (10:06)

What is Ryan going to miss most about the old chapter?(13:45)

What was the hardest thing Ryan has had to do in the last 13 years? (16:20)

What is Ryan’s favorite thing The Minimalists have done in the last 13 years? (22:20)

What material possessions is Ryan letting go of during his move? (30:40)

What’s one thing Ryan has changed his mind about over the last 13 years? (39:00)

As The Minimalist’s work takes them in different directions, what upcoming projects is Ryan most excited for? (46:40)

What are The Minimalists’ thoughts on identity and transitioning through life’s phases? (57:59)

If Ryan had to start a new podcast today, what would the topic be? (02:50:10)

Is there anything on Ryan’s bucket list that he hasn’t done yet? (02:55:00)

How did Ryan develop his non-defensive attitude toward criticism? (02:48:55)

What’s Ryan’s relationship with stand-up comedy? (03:06:40)

What are The Minimalists five favorite minimalism rules? (03:39:15)

LINKS

Added Value: UV Light

Book: 16 Rules for Living with Less

Book: Everything That Remains

Book: Necessary Endings

Book: The Sedona Method

Documentary: Minimalism

Podcast: A Pair of Doxxes

Podcast: Matt Nathanson

Subscribe: The Minimalists' Newsletter

Video: Ryan's Burning Man Experience

Website: RyanNicodemus.com

Website: BanditCoffee.co

MAXIMS

You don’t have to believe or not believe; you just have to listen.

Everyone has an expensive past.

If you have no boundaries in your life, you have no love.

Absolute compulsivity results in absolute misery.

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