Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about birthday gifts, gifting experiences, their favorite consumables to give as gifts, and when it’s appropriate to give physical gifts, and they answer the following questions:
How do I politely let guests of my child’s birthday party know we don’t want gifts? (1:01:54)
How do I appropriately show appreciation to a gift-giver for their generous gesture yet tactfully decline their gift? (1:03:31)
How do I appropriately get rid of gift...
2019-06-27 12:05:00 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about birthday gifts, gifting experiences, their favorite consumables to give as gifts, and when it’s appropriate to give physical gifts, and they answer the following questions:
How do I politely let guests of my child’s birthday party know we don’t want gifts? (1:01:55)
How do I appropriately show appreciation to a gift-giver for their generous gesture yet tactfully decline their gift? (1:03:29)
How do I appropriately get rid of gift...
2019-06-27 12:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about sustainability, overconsumption, environmental concerns, health and beauty products, and shopping with co-founder and CEO of TheGoodTrade.com, AmyAnn Cadwell, and they answer the following questions:
Did minimalism influence your adoption of environmentalism, or did your environmentalism influence your adoption of minimalism? (24:48)
What are your thoughts regarding the ti...
2019-06-20 12:05:59 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about sustainability, overconsumption, environmental concerns, health and beauty products, and shopping with co-founder and CEO of TheGoodTrade.com, AmyAnn Cadwell, and they answer the following questions:
Did minimalism influence your adoption of environmentalism, or did your environmentalism influence your adoption of minimalism? (24:48)
What are your thoughts regarding the ti...
2019-06-20 12:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua discusses simple diets, optimal health, strategies for healing, and the gut microbiome with author and podcaster Rich Roll, Dr. Paul Saladino, and Dr. Tommy Wood, and they answer the following questions:
How do I determine the best diet for me when the exi...
2019-06-13 12:05:00 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua discusses simple diets, optimal health, strategies for healing, and the gut microbiome with author and podcaster Rich Roll, Dr. Paul Saladino, and Dr. Tommy Wood, and they answer the following questions:
How do I determine the best diet for me when the exi...
2019-06-13 12:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan chat about creativity, creating more and consuming less, and the difference between “creating content” and “producing meaningful creations” with filmmaker and YouTuber Matt D’Avella, and they answer the following questions:
How do I silence my inner critic so I can create free of judgment? (51:57)
What resources would you recommend to help my partner an...
2019-06-06 12:05:01 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan chat about creativity, creating more and consuming less, and the difference between “creating content” and “producing meaningful creations” with filmmaker and YouTuber Matt D’Avella, and they answer the following questions:
How do I silence my inner critic so I can create free of judgment? (51:53)
What resources would you recommend to help my partner an...
2019-06-06 12:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan discuss simple families, minimalist parenting, and traveling with a family with author and podcaster Denaye Barahona, and they answer the following questions:
How do I manage my children’s toys and clothes when they have too many and they’re reluctant to part with them? (02:33)
How do I ensure my pets’ needs are met when traveling with them long-term? (19:50)
How can ...
2019-05-30 12:05:01 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan discuss simple families, minimalist parenting, and traveling with a family with author and podcaster Denaye Barahona, and they answer the following questions:
How do I manage my children’s toys and clothes when they have too many and they’re reluctant to part with them? (02:35)
How do I ensure my pets’ needs are met when traveling with them long-term? (19:51)
How can ...
2019-05-30 12:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan talk about the most precious kind of freedom—awareness—as well as intentional living, mindfulness, meditation, and purpose with neuroscientist, author, and podcaster Sam Harris, and they answer the following questions:
How do I stay mindful of my personal values despite contrary professional values being thrust upon me in the workplace? (1:07:00)
Can psychedelic drugs help with mindfu...
2019-05-23 12:06:00 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan talk about the most precious kind of freedom—awareness—as well as intentional living, mindfulness, meditation, and purpose with neuroscientist, author, and podcaster Sam Harris, and they answer the following questions:
How do I stay mindful of my personal values despite contrary professional values being thrust upon me in the workplace? (1:07:05)
Can psychedelic drugs help with mindfu...
2019-05-23 12:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan talk about the things they stopped buying as minimalists, and why they stopped buying them, with YouTuber Shelbizleee, and they answer the following questions:
How do I attain and maintain a good credit score without credit cards? (1:02:12)
How do I reach financial freedom despite bills for the essentials? (1:05:37)
How do I curb my collecting habit regarding makeu...
2019-05-16 12:05:01 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan talk about the things they stopped buying as minimalists, and why they stopped buying them, with YouTuber Shelbizleee, and they answer the following questions:
How do I attain and maintain a good credit score without credit cards? (1:02:12)
How do I reach financial freedom despite bills for the essentials? (1:05:35)
How do I curb my collecting habit regarding makeu...
2019-05-16 12:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan discuss whether success leads to sadness, whether sadness leads to success, and how to deal with both with singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson, and they answer the following questions:
How do you get out of a funk when you’re dealing with despair, loss, and sadness? (1:09:54)
When did you stop comparing yourself to your mentors and heroes, and become happy with who &nb...
2019-05-09 12:05:01 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan discuss whether success leads to sadness, whether sadness leads to success, and how to deal with both with singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson, and they answer the following questions:
How do you get out of a funk when you’re dealing with despair, loss, and sadness? (1:09:54)
When did you stop comparing yourself to your mentors and heroes, and become happy with who &nb...
2019-05-09 12:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Yesterday, on our website, we posted a list of our 23 favorite independent coffeehouses in the United States and around the world (see link). We’re always looking for the best coffee when we travel—and we value our patrons' opinions over the general public—so let us know about your local favorite in the comments.
2019-05-06 21:13:54 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan talk about their favorite things, why they add value to their lives, why they may not add value to your life, and they answer the following questions:
What one thing can you not live without? (1:00:33)
How do you define the ‘value’ that determines what you keep or let go? (1:15:24)
What are your favorite cellphone apps? (1:17:49)
Have you ever regretted getting rid of something? (1:22:03)
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2019-05-02 12:05:01 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan talk about their favorite things, why they add value to their lives, why they may not add value to your life, and they answer the following questions:
What one thing can you not live without? (1:00:33)
How do you define the ‘value’ that determines what you keep or let go? (1:15:24)
What are your favorite cellphone apps? (1:17:49)
Have you ever regretted getting rid of something? (1:22:03)
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2019-05-02 12:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan talk about disagreements, arguments, and conflict with educator and podcaster T.K. Coleman, and they answer the following questions:
Is it okay if Dumbledore is gay? (55:09)
How do I interact appropriately with individuals that are rabid regarding religion, politics, eating pineapple on pizza? (59:27)
What’s the correct way to put a toilet paper roll on the dispens...
2019-04-25 12:05:00 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan talk about disagreements, arguments, and conflict with educator and podcaster T.K. Coleman, and they answer the following questions:
Is it okay if Dumbledore is gay? (54:40)
How do I interact appropriately with individuals that are rabid regarding religion, politics, eating pineapple on pizza? (58:58)
What’s the correct way to put a toilet paper roll on the dispenser? (1:05:46)
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2019-04-25 12:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan discuss freedom, travel, an introduction to minimalism, and the new American Dream with author, podcaster, and intrepid traveler Colin Wright, and they answer the following questions:
Is the American Dream still relevant? (59:30)
Is minimalism accessible to everyone? (1:06:33)
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Article: 2019-04-18 12:06:00 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan discuss freedom, travel, an introduction to minimalism, and the new American Dream with author, podcaster, and intrepid traveler Colin Wright, and they answer the following questions:
Is the American Dream still relevant? (59:00)
Is minimalism accessible to everyone? (1:06:04)
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Article: 2019-04-18 12:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan talk about feeling stuck creatively, feeling stuck emotionally, and what it takes to get unstuck with singer-songwriter Rosi Golan, and they answer the following questions:
How do I get unstuck in my career path? (52:54)
How do I create a comfortable, sustainable life with less work so I can explore more fulfillment beyond my job? (59:58)
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2019-04-11 14:12:28 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan talk about feeling stuck creatively, feeling stuck emotionally, and what it takes to get unstuck with singer-songwriter Rosi Golan, and they answer the following questions:
How do I get unstuck in my career path? (52:25)
How do I create a comfortable, sustainable life with less work so I can explore more fulfillment beyond my job? (59:28)
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2019-04-11 14:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan discuss minimalist health and fitness with Ben Greenfield from the Ben Greenfield Fitness podcast, and they answer the following questions:
How do I purchase healthier food on a tight budget? (31:08)
How do I mend my broken relationship with fitness? (39:58)
How do I simplify my workout routine to encourage the habit? (49:04)
Does Ben ever get stres...
2019-04-04 12:05:01 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan discuss minimalist health and fitness with Ben Greenfield from the Ben Greenfield Fitness podcast, and they answer the following questions:
How do I purchase healthier food on a tight budget? (30:33)
How do I mend my broken relationship with fitness? (39:27)
How do I simplify my workout routine to encourage the habit? (48:30)
Does Ben ever get stres...
2019-04-04 12:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this Maximal episode, Joshua & Ryan talk about digital clutter, technological exhaustion, quitting social media, and overall online health with their friend Cal Newport, author of the new book Digital Minimalism, and they answer the following questions:
How do I determine if it will be worth it to convert my physical photographs into digital files? (48:06)
How do I determine if my unpublished creations are worth sha...
2019-03-28 12:05:00 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan talk about digital clutter, technological exhaustion, quitting social media, and overall online health with their friend Cal Newport, author of the new book Digital Minimalism, and they answer the following questions:
How do I determine if it will be worth it to convert my physical photographs into digital files? (47:37)
How do I determine if my unpublished creations are worth s...
2019-03-28 12:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan discuss budgeting, tuition, debt, and other money quagmires with author Rachel Cruze, and they answer the following questions:
How do I create a more responsible attitude toward finances when there are no obligations or responsibilities requiring me to do so? (15:21)
How do I help my young children develop an understanding of money when they’re too young to even read? (23:47)
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2019-03-21 12:05:01 +0000 UTC
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