The Minimalists are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times–bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. Alongside their podcast cohost, T.K. Coleman, this simple-living trio helps millions of people eliminate clutter and live meaningfully with less. Learn More.

Podcast Ep. 550 | Surgical Decluttering

Joshua and T.K. talk about surgical decluttering, when more is better than minimalism, our favorite minimalist furniture brands, a new 14-minute decluttering rule, and much more.

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Discussed in This Episode

  • Is expectation premeditated disappointment?
  • When does minimalism stop solving the problem and start becoming the problem?
  • When is more better than minimalism?
  • Right Here, Right Now: Zoom calls with The Minimalists and Tom Cat’s embodiment sessions.
  • WWJO: What couch and dishes does Joshua own?
  • When is it time to replace well-used everyday items without wasting money or depriving oneself?
  • How does a minimalist prepare for a backpacking trip?
  • Talkaboutable: Every mess in your home is a choice. 
  • Talkaboutable: We’ve never been more connected, and yet we’ve never been more disconnected. 
  • More About Less: The Hats
  • Added Value: A book of questions and a documentary about podcasting. 

Minimal Maxims

Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.

  • Expectation is premeditated disappointment.
  • Hammers don’t build homes—people do.
  • When minimalism gets in the way, never hesitate to throw it away.
  • Minimalism does not create joy—it uncovers it. 
  • Minimalism isn’t deprivation; it’s abundance healthfully expressed.
  • Minimalism isn’t owning things forever; it’s owning the right things for right now.
  • If you’re carrying it every day, make sure it’s worth its weight.
  • Every postponed task is a form of background noise.

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