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. 542 | Sacred Things

The Minimalists talk about what to do with sacred things that feel like clutter, which minimalist brands work well for home furniture, how to simplify everything in five weeks, how clutter is harming your health (and how to fix it), and more.

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Discussed in This Episode

  • Why are people constantly angered by trivial things but indifferent to major matters like totally wasting their lives?
  • How should I think about sacred things that feel irreplaceable because they keep the memory of my father alive?
  • How does Joshua choose the products and brands he brings into his home?
  • Right Here, Right Now: Simplify Everything
  • What mindset shifts help with pursuing lasting health changes?
  • How can I let go of the photos cluttering my camera roll?
  • How is emotional clutter different from stress?
  • Talkaboutable: One store’s trash is another woman’s treasure.
  • Talkaboutable: Parents are faced with difficult clutter decisions.
  • More About Less: How clutter is harming your health—and how to fix it.
  • Added Value: T.K. chooses a track from one of Drake’s three new albums.

Minimal Maxims

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

  • When something is truly sacred, it no longer feels like clutter.
  • Sacred things carry meaning without carrying us down.
  • Minimalism is the amplification of spaciousness.
  • What you say no to is more important than what you say yes to.
  • One is better than none is better than too many.
  • The easiest way to organize your stuff is to get rid of most of it.
  • Minimalism isn’t scarcity; it’s abundance healthfully expressed.

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