Join The Minimalists, Joshua Fields Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus, known for their impactful documentaries and recent book, as they delve into the art of living with less. They share their personal journeys toward minimalism and discuss how this lifestyle fosters freedom from consumerism. Renowned Buddhist teacher Oren Jay Sofer adds depth by connecting mindfulness to minimalism, encouraging listeners to reevaluate their attachment to material things. Together, they highlight the importance of prioritizing relationships over possessions for a more meaningful life.
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Societal Rot and Consumerism
Societal rot emerges as community ties weaken.
Consumerism becomes a secular religion, preaching insufficiency until the next purchase.
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Consumer Culture Void
Consumer culture replaces social connection with stuff.
This makes us vulnerable to advertisers who exploit our perceived inadequacies.
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From Poverty to Maximalism
Both Joshua Fields Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus grew up poor, leading them to chase wealth.
They believed that money equaled happiness, which fueled their maximalist lifestyles.
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In 'Love People, Use Things,' Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus expand on the concept of minimalism by exploring how it can help individuals reevaluate and heal their relationships with seven key aspects of life: stuff, truth, self, values, money, creativity, and people. The book delves into how consumerism hinders true happiness and how adopting a minimalist lifestyle can lead to a more intentional, meaningful, and fulfilling life. It uses personal experiences and expert insights to provide a template for living with fewer distractions and more focus on what truly matters.
10% Happier
Dan Harris
In '10% Happier,' Dan Harris shares his personal journey of discovering the benefits of meditation. Initially a skeptic, Harris, a news anchor, found himself on a path of self-discovery after a nationally televised panic attack. He delves into the world of spirituality and self-help, encountering various figures including brain scientists, CEOs, and spiritual leaders. The book explores how meditation can reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being without compromising one's ambition or edge. Harris emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in making one more resilient and better equipped to handle life's challenges, though it does not eliminate problems entirely[2][4][5].
We’ve been meaning to tackle our relationship to 'stuff' for a while now. This subject can go deep. It’s not just about decluttering (although that can actually be pretty substantial work); it’s about rethinking your whole life. Recently we spoke to a pair of gentlemen known as The Minimalists -- whose names are Joshua Fields Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus. They’re perhaps best known for their documentaries on Netflix: “Minimalism” and “Less is Now”. They also have a very popular podcast and have written a series of books. Their latest book, “Love People, Use Things”, comes out this month. In this episode, we talk about their powerful and painful personal path to Minimalism; the freedom that they say comes from living with less; how to actually do Minimalism; and the pitfalls of the path. And as a bonus pairing, we’ve brought back a Ten Percent Happier favorite, Oren Jay Sofer. Oren is a renowned Buddhist teacher who has been meditating for nearly a quarter of a century. As part of his training he spent over two years living with less as a Buddhist renunciate, and he makes a compelling case for bringing minimalism into the mindfulness practice, and for letting go. For more from Oren and other great meditation teachers, download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install. Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/the-minimalists-oren-sofer-362
10% Happier with Dan Harris 
