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 489 | Equipment Clutter

By The Minimalists
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Ryan Nicodemus returns to talk about the things that enhance—and the things that get in the way of—enjoying the adventures, experiences, activities, and hobbies that make life more delightful.

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Discussed in This Episode

  • How can I enjoy my adventures and hobbies without getting overwhelmed by the accessories and equipment that accompany those experiences? 
  • What activities bring you joy, and what material things are an essential part of those activities? 
  • Listener tip: Minimize the noise and opinions to uncover a quieter life. 
  • What about equipment, tools, and instruments that get better with time? 
  • What do The Minimalists think about minimizing social commitments? 
  • How can I declutter if my job requires me to hold on to a bunch of just-in-case items? 
  • Should I buy new luggage if I need more room to pack my travel essentials? 
  • What do people do to reverse the philosophy, mindset, and practice of minimizing too much? 
  • Amass or Trash: Should I donate my books once I’ve read them? 
  • Added Value: A song that reminds Joshua of Ryan. 

Minimal Maxims

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

  • Wanting what you have is the shortcut to getting what you want.
  • Joy is the default state.
  • Happiness cannot be acquired; it can only be uncovered.
  • All matter matters, but only spirit makes it sacred.
  • Things are not the important things.
  • If it doesn’t add value, it’s not essential.
  • Minimalism is the opposite of deprivation—it highlights the essentials that form the foundation for a meaningful life.
  • Less than enough is depriving. More than enough is overindulging. Enough is the sweet spot in the middle.
  • Even in an empty room, you are complete.

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