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The Cult of Minimalism

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Apr 12, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Origins of The Minimalists

  • Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, The Minimalists, began their journey after experiencing life changes.
  • Millburn's minimalism made colleagues question his well-being, demonstrating the cultural weight assigned to possessions.
ANECDOTE

The Packing Party

  • Nicodemus, initially skeptical, adopted minimalism after seeing its positive impact on Millburn.
  • Inspired by Millburn's happiness, he developed the "packing party" method to declutter.
INSIGHT

Minimalism's Purpose

  • Minimalism is a tool to prioritize life's important non-material aspects by decluttering.
  • Americans, owning 300,000 items on average, especially benefit from this philosophy.
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