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 494 | Half-Dirty Clothes

By The Minimalists
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The Minimalists talk about what to do with half-dirty clothes, minimalist boundaries, breaking difficult news to your mom, the role our outfits play in our identities, getting an education outside the school system, letting go of regret, and more!

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Discussed in This Episode

  • What would a minimalist do with clothes that have been worn but aren’t ready to to be washed?
  • What do you do with your half-dirty clothes?
  • Right Here, Right Now: It’s Joshua’s birthday month! 
  • Listener tip: Spice up the Seasonality Rule by minimizing out-of-season clothing. 
  • How can I explain to my mom that I don’t want to have kids without disappointing her? 
  • What role does our attire play in shaping our personalities? 
  • How can I get an education that leads to more income if I have a distaste for the traditional school system? 
  • How do I learn to just forgive myself, learn from the mistake, and move on rather than continue reliving it and beating myself up? 
  • Talkaboutable: 83% of U.S. workers report experiencing daily work-related stress. 
  • Sucky Ad: The Sad Compromise of Sponsored Results 
  • Added Value: A great soundtrack for a late-night drive—or folding laundry. 

Minimal Maxims

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

  • A minimalist boundary is anything that keeps the clutter out. 
  • Half-kept things reflect a life half-lived.
  • If it gets in the way, it’s clutter.
  • Sometimes the most appropriate way to love someone is from a distance.
  • Our identities are shaped by the costumes we wear.
  • A school can be the worst place to get an education.
  • Regret illuminates your future obstacles.

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