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. 546 | Ask for Help

By The Minimalists

The Minimalists talk about setting down burdens that exhaust us, why it’s so difficult to ask for help, the scientific benefits of infrared saunas, and much more.

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Discussed in This Episode

  • What happens when the person everyone depends on is the one who falls apart?
  • Where do you struggle to ask for help?
  • Right Here, Right Now: Clutter Counseling with T.K. Coleman
  • WWJO: What kind of sauna does Joshua have at home?
  • If minimalism helped me get rid of unwanted possessions, can it also help me get rid of unwanted relatives?
  • Talkaboutable: How much does it cost to live well?
  • Talkaboutable: The Black Bag method for cleaning up your mess.
  • Sucky Ad: This genius artfully illustrated the absurdity of tech ads.
  • More About Less: Are you finally ready to admit it’s the phones?
  • Added Value: A playful condemnation of shopping.

Minimal Maxims

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

  • Rest is not the reward for carrying the burden; rest is what allows you to lift it.
  • Strength isn’t the ability to carry everything alone; it’s knowing when to set something down.
  • Every pillar needs a foundation.
  • Before you let go of a person, try letting go of the expectations that breed resentment.

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