The School of Greatness How Minimalism Can Improve Your Relationship With Money & People w/Joshua Fields Millburn EP 1161
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Sep 10, 2021 
Joshua Fields Millburn, a New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of The Minimalists, shares insights on minimalism and its impact on life. He discusses overcoming depression and the importance of organizing one’s life to enhance relationships with money and people. Discover valuable budgeting tips and the necessity of aligning spending with personal values. Millburn emphasizes that true happiness lies in meaningful connections, not material possessions, and advocates for intentional living as a path to deepen relationships and foster well-being.
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Health Crisis and Depression
- Joshua Fields Millburn shares a story about getting a parasite in Brazil.
- This led to depression and a three-year healing journey, emphasizing the importance of health.
Healing Requires Less Doing
- Trying to "fix" problems, especially emotional ones, through excessive action can hinder healing.
- Healing often requires doing less and addressing the root cause, not just managing symptoms.
Decluttering and Happiness
- Decluttering helps uncover happiness by addressing internal clutter, not by organizing external items.
- Material possessions reflect our inner state, so decluttering is about healing the relationship with our stuff.
