It is so wonderful when you can recall a moment that had an impact on your life. A moment when something clicked in your head and then you decided to change something in your life. One such moment for me was when I watched The Minimalists documentary on Netflix. I wasn't always the simplest guy, I had a lot of money a lot of cars, a lot of toys and a lot of stupid things and then I watched the documentary, and I realised how much I was wasting my life actually. Not in work but in how much those things I allowed into my life drained me. The documentary was followed by a massive impact, almost a movement that changed the lives of millions of people.

The Minimalists are a trio of likeminded people helping others achieve a happier lifestyle by removing the unnecessary items that may clutter up their lives. Original members Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus were joined by T.K. Coleman in 2022. Together they host a podcast The Minimalists, one of the most popular in the world and has reached more than 100 million downloads.

Listen as we discuss:

Discovering The Minimalists
What does it mean to be a Minimalist really
Stories not stuff
Letting it go
Purpose of objects
52 things
10 things every Saturday
Just in case and FOMO
Managing guilt
Wasting money
T.K.’s story
Profit and consumerism
The hard part
More will make me happier
The Spontaneous Combustions Rule
For the love of a perfect cup of coffee
The philosophy of mindfulness
Happiness is a drug
The power of marketing
Brands and selfworth

Connect with The Minimalists on Instagram @theminimalists and find out more about their work here: https://www.theminimalists.com/about/

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1:00 Guest Intro
3:53 Episode
1:00:23 Outro