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The Minimalists: Less Is Now

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The Minimalists: Less Is Now

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The Minimalists, Ryan Nicodemus, Rich Roll, Joshua Fields Millburn

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Feb 1, 2021

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We can't add our way to contentment, to joy, to peace; it's always about subtraction.

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What Do Joshua & Ryan Hope Viewers Learn from 'The Minimalists: Less Is Now'?

Minimalism is not about owning nothing; it's just about breaking free from that attachment.

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'Minimalism' Director Matt D'Avella Walks the Talk

The other side of consumerism is distraction ... Scrolling is the new smoking.

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Distraction Is Consumerism; Scrolling Is the New Smoking

It's not going back to the way it was. We are forever altered. Some things will normalize to a certain extent, but the idea that everyone's going to migrate back into office buildings, I think, is lunacy, like that's not going to happen.

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Releasing in January 2021, 'Less Is Now' Couldn't Have Come at a Better Time

Advertisers, big corporations, whatever, they go out of their way to make you feel like you're missing something in your life.

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Advertisers Make People Feel Like Their Life Is Missing Something

Organizing is just well-planned hoarding.

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Marie Kondo Corporatized Simplicity: Organizing Is Well-Planned Hoarding

Intros & Ads

The Minimalists Intro (Episode Preview)

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AD: 'Voicing Change' By Rich Roll

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Rich Introduces Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus (Part I)

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AD: Athletic Greens

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Rich Introduces Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus (Part II)

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After Growing Up Poor in Ohio, The Minimalists Climbed the Corporate Ladder

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Ryan Nicodemus Thought $50K/Year Would Make Him Happy

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An Attachment to Possessions Pushed Joshua Towards Minimalism

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Why Joshua & Ryan Were Drawn to Minimalism

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Minimalism Is About Focusing on What Matters, Not Decluttering

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Advertisers Make People Feel Like Their Life Is Missing Something

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External Clutter Is a Physical Manifestation of Mental Clutter

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The 'Less Is Now' Netflix Documentary Portrays Everyday Minimalists

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Joshua Recalls Telling His Boss He'd No Longer Be Answering Evening Phone Calls

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Joshua Fields Millburn Got Ryan Nicodemus Into Minimalism

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New to Minimalism? Consider a Packing Party

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A Packing Party Convinced Josh & Ryan to Start 'The Minimalists' Blog

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Understanding the Why of Minimalism Takes Care of the How

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Joshua Fields Millburn Laid Himself Off to Become a Writer

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After Their Blog Took Off, The Minimalists Self-Published a Book & Toured the Country

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Matt D'Avella Did a Phenomenal Job Directing the 'Minimalism' Documentary

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'Minimalism' Director Matt D'Avella Walks the Talk

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Joshua Thinks Matt D'Avella Is the Mozart of Video Editing

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The Minimalists' Podcast Is Audience-Supported; They Don't Run Ads

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During One Year of Touring, The Minimalists Held 119 Events

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How The Minimalists Connected With Dave Ramsey

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Distraction Is Consumerism; Scrolling Is the New Smoking

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Social Media Is a Never-Ending Comparison Wheel

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Ryan Nicodemus Doesn't Let Social Media Followers Stroke His Ego

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The Minimalists Apply a Healthy Detachment to Social Media

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You Don't Really Want to Help People — That's Your Ego Talking

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Marie Kondo Corporatized Simplicity: Organizing Is Well-Planned Hoarding

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Everything Is 100% Off If You Don't Buy It

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Minimalism Helps People Etch A Sketch New Lives

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Joshua's Advice to His Younger Self: Drop the Minimalism Prescriptions

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Netflix Originally Turned Down the 'Minimalism' Documentary

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'Less Is Now,' The Minimalists' Second Documentary, Took Longer Than Anticipated to Complete

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Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists Struggled With Opiate Addiction

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Joshua Fields Millburn's Childhood Trauma Developed Into OCD

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Therapy Helped Ryan Nicodemus Forgive His Parents

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Ryan & Joshua's Mothers Used Drugs & Alcohol for Different Reasons

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Tolerance, Acceptance, Respect, & Appreciation Govern Joshua & Ryan's Relationship

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Approaching Interpersonal Conflict as Non-Accusatory Helps Josh & Ryan Avoid Arguments

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Approach Life as a Positive-Sum Game; Everyone Can Win

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What Rich Roll Learned About 'Queer Eye' from Karamo Brown

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Dave Ramsey's Company Interviews Spouses of Job Candidates

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The Minimalists Filmed 'Less Is Now' During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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'The Minimalists: Less Is Now' Features Dave Ramsey, TK Coleman, & Annie Leonard

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What Do Joshua & Ryan Hope Viewers Learn from 'The Minimalists: Less Is Now'?

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Releasing in January 2021, 'Less Is Now' Couldn't Have Come at a Better Time

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COVID-19 Forced The Minimalists to Delay 'Less Is Now' & Cancel Their Tour

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Joshua Hopes 'Less Is Now' Encourages Viewers to Ponder What's Essential

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Rich & The Minimalists Outro

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Rich Roll Outro

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Clips

The Minimalists Intro (Episode Preview)

AD: 'Voicing Change' By Rich Roll

Rich Introduces Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus (Part I)

AD: Athletic Greens

Rich Introduces Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus (Part II)

After Growing Up Poor in Ohio, The Minimalists Climbed the Corporate Ladder

Ryan Nicodemus Thought $50K/Year Would Make Him Happy

An Attachment to Possessions Pushed Joshua Towards Minimalism

Why Joshua & Ryan Were Drawn to Minimalism

Minimalism Is About Focusing on What Matters, Not Decluttering

Advertisers Make People Feel Like Their Life Is Missing Something

External Clutter Is a Physical Manifestation of Mental Clutter

The 'Less Is Now' Netflix Documentary Portrays Everyday Minimalists

Joshua Recalls Telling His Boss He'd No Longer Be Answering Evening Phone Calls

Joshua Fields Millburn Got Ryan Nicodemus Into Minimalism

New to Minimalism? Consider a Packing Party

A Packing Party Convinced Josh & Ryan to Start 'The Minimalists' Blog

Understanding the Why of Minimalism Takes Care of the How

Joshua Fields Millburn Laid Himself Off to Become a Writer

After Their Blog Took Off, The Minimalists Self-Published a Book & Toured the Country

Matt D'Avella Did a Phenomenal Job Directing the 'Minimalism' Documentary

'Minimalism' Director Matt D'Avella Walks the Talk

Joshua Thinks Matt D'Avella Is the Mozart of Video Editing

The Minimalists' Podcast Is Audience-Supported; They Don't Run Ads

During One Year of Touring, The Minimalists Held 119 Events

How The Minimalists Connected With Dave Ramsey

Distraction Is Consumerism; Scrolling Is the New Smoking

Social Media Is a Never-Ending Comparison Wheel

Ryan Nicodemus Doesn't Let Social Media Followers Stroke His Ego

The Minimalists Apply a Healthy Detachment to Social Media

You Don't Really Want to Help People — That's Your Ego Talking

Marie Kondo Corporatized Simplicity: Organizing Is Well-Planned Hoarding

Everything Is 100% Off If You Don't Buy It

Minimalism Helps People Etch A Sketch New Lives

Joshua's Advice to His Younger Self: Drop the Minimalism Prescriptions

Netflix Originally Turned Down the 'Minimalism' Documentary

'Less Is Now,' The Minimalists' Second Documentary, Took Longer Than Anticipated to Complete

Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists Struggled With Opiate Addiction

Joshua Fields Millburn's Childhood Trauma Developed Into OCD

Therapy Helped Ryan Nicodemus Forgive His Parents

Ryan & Joshua's Mothers Used Drugs & Alcohol for Different Reasons

Tolerance, Acceptance, Respect, & Appreciation Govern Joshua & Ryan's Relationship

Approaching Interpersonal Conflict as Non-Accusatory Helps Josh & Ryan Avoid Arguments

Approach Life as a Positive-Sum Game; Everyone Can Win

What Rich Roll Learned About 'Queer Eye' from Karamo Brown

Dave Ramsey's Company Interviews Spouses of Job Candidates

The Minimalists Filmed 'Less Is Now' During the COVID-19 Pandemic

'The Minimalists: Less Is Now' Features Dave Ramsey, TK Coleman, & Annie Leonard

What Do Joshua & Ryan Hope Viewers Learn from 'The Minimalists: Less Is Now'?

Releasing in January 2021, 'Less Is Now' Couldn't Have Come at a Better Time

COVID-19 Forced The Minimalists to Delay 'Less Is Now' & Cancel Their Tour

Joshua Hopes 'Less Is Now' Encourages Viewers to Ponder What's Essential

Rich & The Minimalists Outro

Rich Roll Outro

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