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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.
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.
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.