Podcast 144 | Simpleliving

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By Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus ·

In this episode of The Minimalists Podcast, Joshua & Ryan answer an assortment of difficult questions about simple living, including:

  • How do you define simple living?
  • How do I incorporate simple eating practices into my simple living practices?
  • How do I maintain my minimalist lifestyle with a non-minimalist roommate?
  • What one thing can I do immediately that will have the most significant impact on my adoption of a minimalist lifestyle?
  • How do I find a balance between “living my presentâ€� and “worrying about my futureâ€�?
  • How do I break the strong attachment to my stuff?
  • How do I maintain my minimalist lifestyle among those in my social circle obsessed with material goods and money?
  • How do I reduce my family’s entertainment expenses while still keeping my children happy?
  • How do I make my home cozy without “unnecessaryâ€� things?
  • How do I craft a simple life with the little personal time I have as a constantly hustling freelance entrepreneur?
  • What are your thoughts on the tiny house movement?
  • How do I make simple living fun for my family?
  • How do I become a minimalist as a teenager?
  • What cultures offer exemplary examples of simple living?
  • How do I maintain simple living practices without the fear of missing out?
  • Will living a simple life lead to living a bland life?
  • How do I slow down to enjoy life when everyone around me is so busy?
  • How do I live a simple life while balancing my responsibilities related to work, school, and family?
  • How can I make housecleaning a simpler process?

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Minimal Maxims

Joshua & Ryan’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.

  • “Minimalism is the thing that gets us past the things, so we can focus on life’s most important things—which, actually, aren’t things at all.â€�
  • “Sometimes we must slow down to avoid going too far.â€�
  • “You can’t change the people around you, but you can change the people around you.â€�
  • “Strive to live the life your future self will be proud of.â€�
  • “Our beliefs must be anchored in our values.â€�
  • “A schedule will help you plan your future so you don’t worry about it.â€�
  • “Start with the easiest things so you gain momentum and confidence to tackle the most difficult things later.â€�
  • “Don’t bring stuff into your life that you know you’ll become attached to.â€�
  • “Minimalism isn’t easy—but it is simple.â€�
  • “As the chaos grows, so does the need to simplify.â€�
  • “In order to stay focused with a full plate, we must learn the art of saying ‘no’.â€�
  • “The fewer things we own, the fewer things we must clean.â€�
  • “Cleaning is easier for minimalists.â€�

Mentioned in This Episode

This episode was produced by Shawn Harding. Our theme music was written and performed by Peter Doran. Our podcast is completely free, so if you find value in these episodes, please consider donating a dollar. Your donations help keep this podcast advertisement-free (because advertisements suck).

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