A Day In The Life Of A MINIMALIST (Rich Life With Less Stuff)| Joshua Fields Millburn & Lewis howes

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In this Episode:
-How Joshua got into a half million dollars of debt while he was working a successful career
-The number of ads each person sees on average per day
-How Joshua runs his online business without having internet in his home
-Why just getting rid of your stuff won’t bring you peace
-The question to ask yourself if you want to try minimalism
-What happened when Joshua chose not to buy any material goods besides food and toiletries for a year
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[@jennyroth6583]

after raising 3 kids I was so bogged down with clutter, I own a 2,000 square foot home so i may not be considered a minamalist but when I moved into this home I got rid of about 75% of my possessions, I enjoy keeping my home simple and uncluttered and I dont keep anything that doesnt bring me joy or isnt useful. I used to have so many items of clothing but now I enjoy having much less but i splurge on quality, this makes me happy and makes my life easy, also I dont have tv or wifi, I read and do art, I garden and cook, I hang out in nature and hike with my dogs, live simple and enjoy life

[@milkandspice1074]

I wouldn't mind that. Except, I love fashion, so my closet will always be big, lol!

[@blancaquincoces3705]

@@milkandspice1074 I agreed completely. I love my clothes, they make me very happy and it is one of my ways to express my creativity 👌👌👌

[@KA2HRO]

Stop limiting yourself. You deserve everything!

[@KA2HRO]

@@milkandspice1074 Stop limiting yourself. You deserve everything!

[@zelenplav1701]

Another minimalistic thing to do, is eat less and make your own food from scratch. Your body will thank you. Examining your emotions and letting go of unneeded baggage is also good.

[@zandramorgan2221]

I agree with 100 per cent 500 per cent. 🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏

[@zandramorgan2221]

I agree with you entirely 😊

[@candicemay]

Yea 🙌 fasting is so good for u & your pockets 😊

[@gabrielamaja9672]

Yes, such wonderful advice!!! Thank you!

[@rockpoppets6182]

Agree 😊

[@dipsomaniac124]

One thing I did to minimize my waste is to throw away all my food in the kitchen and only purchase food that I will consume for that day or for tomorrow and that’s it. Since I did this, I never throw away food anymore. I consume what I buy and have zero waste. Yes, I shop about 3/4 times per week but it takes me 10 minutes to buy a few items and I’m done. My fridge and cupboards are very empty. Try it. You will never throw out stale or expired food again.

[@carylhalfwassen8555]

During the early days of the Covid19 pandemic I found minimal grocery items in the fridge or pantry were not sufficient. I now have a small pantry of basics like flour, sugar, canned tomatoes, etc. , things we consume regularly. Just in time has its place but I learned we need to be alert to potential supply disruptions. But I am more attentive to using items in the refrigerator like produce which can spoil soon.

[@dancewitme211]

Yeah I was listening to a spanish speaker the other on YT n he said hadnt been in a grocery store in years. Usually just goes to the local farmers market. When he finally went to a grocery store he felt bombarded n thought to himself, "my goodness, look at ALL this stuff I don't need". This guy doesnt eat man made products, eats only fresh n doesnt believe in re-heating food either.😒

[@Applauseify]

need to do this. my food waste is real high especially veggies and fruits.

[@bonnieupton4114]

Lol....what you going to do if SHTF. (No food in your cupboards) you think you can just show up at people's door and get fed?

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

@@bonnieupton4114 Go to the store and buy food?

[@beverlyb6391]

Minimalism made me feel free from the rat race, less organizing and housework, happier and the lack of stress certainly made me feel younger.

[@hopefulforhumanity5625]

I can see that! Younger because you are not wasting energy on moving your stuff around.

[@beblissnow5947]

I wanted it...but, God had to Push me over the cliff. Gentrification required me to liquidate Everything in 60 days. Very traumatic. But, now I have wings !

[@katiedangelo404]

As a former hoarder hone minamalist I 100% agree

[@kgm4368]

A

[@kgm4368]

A

[@MrJayhyphen]

"Your possessions will possess you!"

[@joygernautm6641]

Says people who live in first world countries who can afford to buy shit…

[@jgrysiak6566]

& also an addiction to a person! Very powerful!

[@allisonlegault9499]

@@joygernautm6641 iou iou OP 00p0 pi yy 70yý⁷7⁷yt8 you y gr fbf DVR řþ yet

[@babylinsmart3369]

@@joygernautm6641 11am sorry

[@zelenplav1701]

I have inherited too many things, .moving often and all my kids and grandchildren moving out has left me with so much clutter. My apartment is a storage for them. I am 76 and too old. I have been giving many things away. I want a first floor, studio with a walk-in shower.

[@thepeacefulguy479]

I am uplifted by appreciating the simple things I do have that many around the world wish they had : fresh water from an inside tap, a flush toilet in my home, a roof, a bed, a refrigerator with food inside . . . . etc. etc.. I am WEALTHY and BLESSED !

[@mkkrupp2462]

Joshua is a great communicator and very personable. He looks happy, healthy and has lovely skin. In looks, he reminds me of a young Christopher Walken.

[@TaraConti]

Yes! I've been watching this and trying to figure out who he reminded me of!

[@marleylab51]

He does look similar to Christopher Walken. This interview is so inspiring. I have so much stuff and I do feel overwhelmed. Thank you for this interview.

[@brutalmw583]

yea kiss his @$$,

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

"Happy, healthy, and has lovely skin" sounds shallow asf tbh. Especially the last one.

[@dawnharris6162]

Yeah, he does!!!

[@sdsumiguel5937]

Dude said "peripatetic" and "forsook" and "quixotic" and "ascetic." The minimalist is maximizing his vocabulary.

[@sritalkiescanada]

“Proselytizing” hmmmm...

[@flolacandola9396]

Hahaha I noticed that too

[@violetj09]

indoctrinated , disseminate, ephemeral

[@Skeptigal1]

He didn't use "quixotic" correctly, but nice try for a young guy.

[@lilkitty4388]

😆😆😆

[@rosaiaruberto6588]

I moved back from kenya to Europe after 15 years. I got rid of all and packed 8 suitcases. I have been living out of 1 suitcase the last 4 months. I hardly miss the other stuff but it is there. It was an amazing process of letting go, gifting, selling, sharing and understanding what has value now. I feel a sense of freedom. I have not purchased anything for the last 4 months since I do not want to accumulate again. Not until later. I love this minimalistic practice I am doing to reset and recreate my life... inspiring

[@ec7125]

Became a minimalist by accident , when I moved to a smaller house with a beach, pool, gym, dogpark, waterpark and a deep draft harbor to fish. Weekly neighborhood block parties,Activities, hobbies and spending days with family is a blessing and privileged to have, thanks to Gods grace.

[@susanpalesto]

where do you live?

[@ec7125]

@@susanpalesto @Kapalina, Oahu

[@Kuervita77]

1. Let it go, it's just stuff. 2. You can't change the people around you, but you can change the people around you. 3. Love people and use things, because the opposite never works. Goose bumps! now off to start my minimalism journey. thanks Josh for the great message.

[@ImOldandSoAreMyBooks]

It's just stuff. Stuff that used to be money. Remember that next time you look at your savings account.

[@ImOldandSoAreMyBooks]

Sean Nesbit Someone said that to me once. Changed my whole outlook!

[@Starfish12345]

Saaaaaame!

[@leeboriack8054]

Well said!

[@liemh9290]

#2 make no damn sense

[@rowillo]

My husband and I got rid of our Cable TV - tested for 3 months by suspending our account we decided after a couple of weeks we “didn’t need it” and now it’s been 7 months and we can’t believe how productive and happy we are!!! We watch movies (DVDs) as a special treat! It’s like “date night”!!! We love it!

[@PositiveMommaLife]

I wised up. Only have a mortgage now and I’m paying it down as fast as I can. Getting your debts paid, driving a paid off reliable older car (5 years-10 yr). This minimalist is doing God’s work! Thank you for making it cool to reprioritizing lives to focus on what’s important!

[@warriorrose1982]

I am a 40 year old woman minimalist : debt free and happy ❤

[@shaquanadivers9989]

When someone asks me what I do for a living I say breathe and drinking water. That question has always been a pet peeve of mine. Success is so much broader than just the material. Thriving is a journey Nice Interview!

[@deadmanswife3625]

I got to admit I do not like someone asking me what do you do

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

@@deadmanswife3625 Why?

[@hellooutthere8956]

I like tht. Thriving is the journey.

[@johnfredericks5177]

I actually dont mind because as a man i have 2 total extreme occupation an Iron worker and a Nurse. That usually gets the party started

[@johnboy6594]

I usually reply. I'm a retired Porn Actor living of my investments.

[@Andreyatl]

Great interview !Thanks,guys! After watching it I had a flashback about my first 3 years in US as a fresh off the boat Russian immigrant (moved here in 2000) Used to live for more than 3 years in motel in Knoxville TN :) paid $250 monthly rent for studio included utilities ,sleeping bag on the floor,no phone ,no TV ,no internet ,no car and walking distance to the warehouse where I used to work. This was difficult but after 5 years in this country with physical 60 hours per week job and no language I purchased my 1st little house with cash and never had debts since . So that was definitely worth it !Now I'm a little bit spoiled but still with very simple needs.)

[@MFV77]

Inspiring!

[@fionam4934]

Wow! Well done!

[@renataburr8089]

You accomplished in 5 years what takes most people 20 years. Well done! Our immigrant parents struggled because they had children. You deserve a lot of credit and respect!

[@downunda107]

Your determination is the guidance many need. ThankYou!

[@marleylab51]

You are inspiring. Thank you for sharing that.

[@jklfds85]

before I got my first phone(with internet) I used to read books A LOT and LOVED reading books. Now that I have internet, it is so hard to not be distracted by the internet and I feel so disconnected from books :( it makes me sad.

[@lgra0817]

Yes that has happened to me as well

[@olivtrees8749]

I hear you! Studies show that people today have shorter attention spans than in the past because of the internet. I have to literally go to a place where I don't have access to internet to read because otherwise I'll think of something in the middle of reading and suddenly get the urge to look it up online- then the next thing I know I'm on youtube watching pandas and don't realize how much time has passed.

[@corolintay346]

@@olivtrees8749 Hahaha. That panda video is funny but so true.

[@anniezzi7513]

jklfds85 , same.

[@simone3368]

I still read books. Internet didn't change me.

[@jeanniedreemer1944]

At 76, I am now in the process of becoming a minimalist that I have wanted to do for some time. I kept putting if off because it became overwhelming every time I would think about getting started. I am now doing it little by little.

[@markylebyrne9192]

I am 76 and started about 2 months ago. Inspiration is the key to start. After I started donating, I found my strength to get rid of more. Stress is melting away and my mind is less cluttered also. Keep moving forward.

[@SobrietyBestie]

LOVE IT. I've been living for 2.5 years out of 2 suitcases worth of stuff (in Bali) -- and I'M HAPPIER than when I owned lots of stuff... Less really is more baby ❤️

[@MRHIPHOPVEGAN]

Kirsten Johnson nice 👍

[@graciegjj]

Nice!

[@tmztom2]

that is encouraging, I also want to do the same, what do you do in Bali to keep you alive? :)

[@SirenaSpades]

@@tmztom2 Have you been to Bali? Rice and fish heads!! You'll do ANYTHING to stay there :)

[@aBirdAndHisBoy]

Ok colonizer.

[@normahuesmann3794]

I grew up. as a minimalist. my parents where poor and had to move a lot! As a teen all my belongings fitted in 1 suitcase, now I collect every thing , and everything brings me joy, If I like something I get 20 of them! Now with covid I don’t go shopping or to consignment shops anymore A weight has been lifted off. my shoulders.

[@rlb3726]

He looks really happy. His bright smile tells it all.

[@AndreaAvila78]

Josh Fields Millburn is so young and so wise. It's a pleasure listening to him.

[@rebeccastephens6087]

I reserved tickets to one of their little bookstore shows 8 years ago. I decided to get married instead of going. 😂 But a few years later after inheriting my mother in law's home and lifetime of "STUFF," I rediscovered minimalism and it helps my family of 7 so much!

[@mymommalife8259]

I just came across this. I have been trying to be more minimalist in our home in the last year with my four children and husband. I definitely have become more mindful of our items. We have removed A LOT of items that we have even forgotten they were there. We are all happier and better for it. We still have a long way to go. Yet, we are happier!

[@JCX-9]

I am definitely a minimalist. Since I retired i got even more so. I wear my uniform of skorts and tank tops. No more worries about outfits. I got one credit card. I have sliced my utility bills by calling the company and telling them i have fixed income and reduced my bills in half. I got rid off my cable tv. I make frequent trips to the salvation army to give stuff away. I even started intermittent fasting so reducing food intake as well. I have my cellphone for about 7 years. I got rid of my old furniture and bought new but more simple furnishings. I love space and clutter makes me uncomfortable. Still in the process. I think getting rid of stuff is way harder than bringing stuff in.

[@robert1foley513]

In order to change skins, evolve into new cycles, I feel one has to learn to discard. If one changes internally, one should not continue to live with the same objects. They reflect one's mind and psyche of yesterday. I throw away what has no dynamic, living use. -- Anais Nin

[@JasonSmith-fu6oi]

@@robert1foley513 yes this is so true. we are constantly changing and need to discared objects as time goes by. but in this context, we strive not to accumulate too many new things that replace the old

[@northernlights6459]

@@robert1foley513, Robert, that is quite profound and I think it makes perfect sense.Your comment has struck a chord and I think holding onto to old stuff for years and years might have a detrimental effect for that reason.It’s reflecting back your past self, that you have moved on from.It’s keeping you stuck.It really resonates with me.

[@naturalTJ]

Not sure how this video ended up in my feed, but I'm sooooo super thankful. I've been working towards minimalism, and this guy is awesome. Very smart, very together and just on a beautiful journey. He's given me some clarity as well as tips on how to move forward. What I thought I needed going forward is now behind me. I'm so thankful for this----INTERVIEWER did an awesome job too. The two of them had the best energy.

[@otxoawolf9054]

naturalTJE funny! I feel the same way. Yay!

[@stefaniekofalt9828]

Easy to be a MINIMALIST with NO children

[@vermili0n]

I work, sleep, and travel in my subaru. Everything I own fits inside it including a comfortable bed. Been a minimalist for years and love it

[@FreeSpirit47]

Great interview with so much truth! I was a saver, the one I was married to was a spender. Great recipe for misery. When I left the marriage, I found that the credit cards he hid from me were only in my name. As hard as I tried, speaking to attorneys & credit help. I had to pay those off, myself. When I got out from under that burden? I decided that, no matter what, I would remain debt free. I paid cash for a car then moved to a place that had a lower cost of living. I have been debt free for 10 years. Getting rid of "stuff", becoming more minimalist all the time.

[@donnaoz5502]

"I'm proud of my short term actions aligned with my long term values" Beautiful!

[@georgegray2712]

Lewis you interview top people!!! And I really like how you let them do 95% of the talking !!

[@createplanprosper699]

George Gray AGREED. It’s a rarity, more often than not...

[@ponchoelgran1]

You’d benefit more from watching Tim Ferris or Tom Bilyeu!

[@michalmatas7977]

I think that he was interrupting a lot.

[@udhe4421]

@@michalmatas7977. Right, he was interrupting, but that blonde guy said his point so it was totally OK. Can u imagine speaking for an hour or less straight without anyone interrupting u? I bet you and I know, that it feels weird!

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

@szs voc well think about it.... We listen too Trump tweet everyday.....rather listen too this guy and declutter at the same time.

[@Atheria444]

During one of many major moves between states, I shipped off most of my belongings before I was able to leave. For a few days I lived with one bowl, plate, spoon, a few clothes, my cats, a sleeping bag, and a 13" TV. I still remember coming back to my little studio apartment...seeing it so empty, and I suddenly prayed that ABF Shipping would lose all of my stuff. I felt so free with almost nothing. I've been through a lot since that day in 2005, and I am once again happier with not a lot of stuff. I do have some clutter that needs to go, but I don't have excessive furniture or decorations, etc.

[@JasonSmith-fu6oi]

i know the feeling. it seems extremely stressful to actually own all these things and prepare them to move, hope they dont break or whatnot. its better to sell it all off when you move and only buy things you need when you're on the other side.

[@kauigirl808]

Economy will go down as consumerism goes down 🤔🤔 My life has been SO much simpler since I've adopted this lifestyle. No more shopping for me. Less cleaning. I love it

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

The economy wont be effected because for 1 ego always rules for most people so most people don't live this way. 2. Minimalists still buy things but we buy things that MEAN something to us. Yes your right I've been getting rid of stuff for years. Feels good. My problem is my sons stuff. Its everywhere.

[@OrangeUp]

I bought a used robot vacuum cleaner. Now I have so much more time.

[@catrashoo]

I've been getting rid of things for about 2 yrs , now I've no wife no apt , no friends , I live in my car , now I can take my bedroom anywhere I want 🙃

[@grammichal6759]

@@catrashoo Ha! But I think I could go there.

[@jameshornef4592]

This was a great interview @ 74 I can say this young man is right on target. I am going though giving things away that took much of my life to accumulate. Much will be given to those very people I wished I had “invested more time with” as I worked long hours to acquire..

[@nellier5704]

Working on that "less is more" it really gives a sense of freedom 🙌. Love his story. Thank Lewis

[@scottpedroley5851]

I watched a young couple at an Applebee's (I will always remember it) that while they even ate their dinner. The woman was on the phone talking and the guy was on the internet. Their conversation between each other was hardly nothing. There are even negatives with that.

[@wendyeskelin8765]

This seems to be the norm now days. It's really sad.

[@EN-ne3hu]

Whats the point of going out with a person or visit with a person if your going to be on your phone...

[@x.y.7385]

Yup...about a year ago 2019 I was at a restaurant and noticed a family with kids...maybe total of 5 people...all sitting there with their phones and tablets out, heads bent over, thumbs tapping away..sad

[@margokerby1533]

@@x.y.7385 "heads bent over" will lead to be an epidemic of spinal issues, too.

[@kamorsue1265]

See this all time. Makes no sense going out together

[@ladybird491]

I am a minimalist and stoic and it has SET ME FREE!!!! I love it love it love it. All my meals are made really quickly, I get dress really fast, and i have more money to invest in my business. I have one associate I talk to sometime and rarely, I have no friends and don't want any. I am about quality not quantity so everything I wear and eat from is really nice but i don't have alot at all.

[@Skeptigal1]

"Stoic"; that's good. I think of myself as an "ascetic." I like to live very bare-bones.

[@grammichal6759]

Minimal relationships sounds like a barren way to live. Just sayin’

[@annemccarron2281]

@@grammichal6759 Most people only have time for 5 friends at most. The others are just acquaintances. Its like with other things - quality, not quantity. I'd rather be @ home with a good book anyday over a boring "friend."

[@a.s.r.3661]

I have been decluttering my personal and business life with stuff for a few years now. It feels good to have less stuff. I still have 2 garages of furniture and household items to sell.... Also, setting a budget and paying down a lot of debt was the best thing for my happiness.

[@rafisalfonsonin4908]

Just donate it for good, dont wait on selling stuff. You are still holding on to clutter and furniture you are not using or needing, some families can use those.

[@maltamaryfree]

Holy shit, I am a minimalist and I didn't even know it Getting rid of useless stuff makes me very happy.

[@ginoasci2876]

it sure does

[@galimir]

yeah.me too.Ive always been this way.I cant even understand what these guys are talking about.This is just my natural state.May be cause Im not American,and I grew up in communist Bulgaria ;)

[@marywalsh2057]

Me too 😊

[@gypsierose3611]

I was one before it was cool I was ok mown as a weird person

[@deadmanswife3625]

G Mary I'm so sorry all your stuff is useless. I love my stuff I use it everyday

[@shelton126]

I went on vacation and took only what I could fit under the airline seat. (Even smaller than an overhead carry on). Surprisingly, for the week, I missed none of my possessions waiting for me at home and I have no doubt I could have done it for many months or more.

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

Possessions like what?

[@JasonSmith-fu6oi]

@@MargaritaMagdalena all of his things at home, whatever it was. his TV, or junk he hoarded or even his couch or computer desk, or some collectibles.

[@kaiaoshne]

I went backpacking for 6 months and I realized that I was more than happy with what I had in my bag. Never looked back.

[@desiexpat7]

Refreshing to hear people like Joshua who dare to think beyond most mainstream people. I too quit my corporate job and left my 5 bedroom suburban home in the US in my 40s and moved back to my smaller home in New Delhi to a simpler, calmer and more minimal existence. We all have to find our balance of possessions and attachments but certainly the less you have the healthier, happier and calmer you get as Joshua points out. Wonderful talk...enjoyed it a lot!! Thanks.- Vivek

[@lewishowes]

Thank you so much for your feedback 🙂

[@mkkrupp2462]

He asks - “How might your life be better with less?” A great question. The other one, about possessions, is “Does this add value to my life?”

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

Less what?

[@onairwitherika4644]

You are a great interviewer. You ask meaningful questions to get detailed answers. The Minimalists are so inspiring to me!

[@marenzita71]

This is one of the best best Lewis...I love listen to people who are not in public eyes all time ...

[@rosemarymccammond9899]

This interview may be old, but very relevant today. I'm sharing this with everyone I know!

[@SunnyGirlFlorida]

I love Joshua's voice.

[@SS-bq1yv]

sweet, cool guy w/ a gorgeous smile.

[@HappilySimplified]

I'm aiming to live a more simplified lifestyle and beginning to consume my existing goods before buying new stuffs. Good sharing!

[@Allen-eq5uf]

A person is wealthy in direct relation to what they can afford to live without.

[@EN-ne3hu]

Well said...

[@Skeptigal1]

@@EN-ne3hu , Emerson, I think; possibly Thoreau.

[@elliot1784]

Stupidest shit I’ve ever heard. Nice try tho. Living without life is so wealthy... ffs. ☠️ So you’re an infinity-air if you are dead. By this logic lol I guess time will tell 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Allen-eq5uf]

@@elliot1784 now you’re getting it.

[@deadmanswife3625]

@@Allen-eq5uf Elliott is getting it just fine. I enjoyed my activities and those activities require that I have raw materials and tools to play with to enjoy my days

[@Theinsomniac826]

Who is listening to this while they declutter?

[@maletsiri3154]

I am listening to this while browsing for an bean bag instead of a an L_couch.

[@lucillejones4290]

I wish 🙄

[@erinnjohnson8791]

🙋🏽‍♀️

[@josephinebosas5777]

I am and I am learning, and what can you offer?

[@katfangtastic1420]

I'm listening as I try to motivate myself to declutter!! 😅

[@tinanoona]

one of best interviews ive ever witnessed in my life. huge impact, and after this, i think i would never be the same person again.

[@thriftyyesenia7498]

me too

[@vonstellacoats4640]

Great message and the interviewer did a very good job.

[@catrashoo]

I'm living in my car , if I go to the beach , my car is my hotel room , for showers , I use the gym 🙃

[@donnaswafford7642]

@@catrashoo yep, me too...I'm not a bit depressed about it either...probably because it's just me...I couldn't & wouldn't do this with kids, mine are grown...save so much money & makes it easy to be a minimalist...I always look at the bright side of everything...I do have a full time job with benefits tho so I do have money to buy & eat what I want...ppl can't believe that someone might wanna do this voluntarily...I love not feeling like a slave to a greedy landlord... And yes I do mean greedy, the rents are going up all the time even the ones who's properties are paid off go up on the rent because everybody else does, that is greedy...

[@jimhancock1180]

I have been living on a 39-foot sailboat for 23 years, with well under 200 square feet of living space. This is enforced minimalism! When my wife and I were preparing to set off across the Pacific in 2002, the boat was sinking deeper and deeper in the water every day, as we piled on more gear and provisions. I finally came up with a plan I called FLOAT: Forget Loading On Another Thing! We weighed everything that came on and off the boat, with a goal of eliminating 1,000 pounds of excess weight. I think we got to about 600 pounds, but we were at least moving in the right direction. Cheers, Josh. You are sending a good message.

[@ceciliasalinas8540]

I learned a lot. For me minimalism is a work in progress. I am very new at this and right now I am purging my 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment. I am moving to a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom in a month and half and I discovered that I have a place full of memories. It has been really hard but I keep going.

[@Sheila-lq5hs]

One of the best exchanges on the tube in a LONG while! Thank you!

[@Enigmatized13]

Very good interview. I never heard of this guy before, but after hearing him speak about minimalism, it's given me some food for thought about the meaning of material possessions and, most of all, what I want from life.

[@MrJohnbatist]

🙏🏻😂^_^=_=

[@ErinPostle]

He has a great Netflix documentary too

[@andreasrnning2339]

did you eat it? Or just hear it ? :D

[@hermoinegranger68]

@@ErinPostle I'll look this up! thanks for the info!

[@deloisbrewer9340]

account

[@amandamcdowell]

Incredibly impressed by this high school graduate's vocabulary! He is very well spoken and I was moved by his minimalist idea and perpetual question: does this add value to my life? Thank you for this interview! What an interesting guest and a thoughtful way of life.

[@davisholman6518]

Trust me....there are so many self educated high school grads out there. And people who do not have an extensive vocabulary but happen to be smart as hell! My BIL builds manufacturing plants. You heard me. High school Ed but a union pipefitter hired by auto manufacturers. The Korean Hyundai president turned on the plant in Alabama. Everything worked perfectly and told my BIL it was the first time in the history of the company that had happened! My BIL had dozens of engineers with master degrees working UNDER HIM that thought he was a genius. This is what starting in a hands on career as a teenager can do - he enjoyed his “dirty” work actually creating something from the beginning. He has made plants for Boeing, BMW, and Toyota also. We need vocational careers taught starting in high school badly.

[@JB-3794]

If you don't have a good vocabulary by the time you've graduated from high school, I think it's unlikely that you'll aquire one. You may, but most people seem to mimic the vocabulary of their parents or community.

[@grammichal6759]

@@davisholman6518 ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

@@JB-3794 Speaking disparagingly of "most people" is really bad taste tbh.

[@hemadayal7815]

The Hindu scriptures call this urge for one more outfit...one more dollar ..one more pair of shoes ...the latest model car...Samsara....the endless wheel of never ending Desire....unless we get off we r like addicts hooked on this heroin of life...

[@stamperssecret5379]

Lewis, how did you ever found this fabulous guest. Great job!

[@lewishowes]

Thank you!

[@cindysoule]

This sounds like mindfulness , a zen approach to life. Beautiful simplicity.

[@kathyallzem4033]

11 yrs ago post-trauma, I decided to "just feel good 1st" (Abraham-Hicks) & I ended up mentally learning to love myself then eventually deserving to physically putting my health 1st. Because of that, I ended up a minimalist. All of the stuff & 'idea' of success &-identity thru $ eventually drifted away. :)

[@Starfish12345]

What a beautiful story!

[@sazennonumber]

I think that everyone in the world should see this video. Joshua explains so well why this way of living is great. If everyone could become happy with less, this world would be a much more peaceful place.

[@grahammewburn]

Laura Decker sailed around the world when she was a child. She set out at 14 and completed her circumnavigation by 16. She learnt that the poorest people were the happiest. I live on an old yacht. That prevents me from accumulating. Cheers Gray Australia

[@shidehhafezi6826]

I bought a smaller house than most people in my city, so that I am not spending time buying things to fill it, or cleaning. Since it is small, I think twice before buying anything.

[@grahammewburn]

@@shidehhafezi6826 wise move

[@GymClubHouse]

i'm passionate about not being passionate. not joking. i don't like living my life around some kind of hobby or job or whatever including people. i like unstructured happiness as it comes.

[@skeeterburke]

I like painting rocks The local Home Depot was tearing up their parking lot and we got one of the dump trucks to unload on our huge yard / tiny farm. So, now we have lots of rocks

[@richardstthomas9726]

Im going minimalist, but it doesnt mean not having structure. It means an updated structure.

[@JasonSmith-fu6oi]

thats actually true happiness. you dont need a passion to enslave yourself too. way ahead of the rest of society, including rich people. yes unstructured is actually natural. its akin to adapting to your natural surroundings. other animals dont carry stuff with them all the time.

[@user-dj8gt6ik7c]

When I get rid of my stuff, one of the things I ask myself is....will this thing make someone else happier than it's making me. I.e. I have TONS of art supplies that I never use. I'm taking them to a second hand store, and I can guarantee someone else will be happier with those things than me.

[@TheLegenDacster]

That's such a wonderfully precise and profound perspective.

[@unabarbee330]

This is great! I moved from Columbus OH to rural SW Missouri in 2016…. I literally gave everything I owned away except my Art, my 3 dogs and my clothing…it was soooo cathartic! I went from a 1400sf home to 650sf home. I never felt I was a minimalist but after this segment perhaps I am.🤓

[@donnaswafford7642]

Nice...

[@StampGaGa]

This is by far my favourite School of Greatness podcast Lewis. Thanks to you and Josh - you are both extraordinary! This was so impactful for me - it's the stuff that we all know subliminally but to hear it rationalised so eloquently hit me right between the eyes! Thank you! xo

[@lewishowes]

Appreciate your feebback and thank YOU for taking the time out of your day to tune in Gail!

[@dukins.a2257]

The "minus" sign. OMG, what an answer!! I get you Joshua. A symbol for less clutter, it's readable forward and backward, so either way minimalism will work, and extendable when you need it. You represent the beacon for a meaningful path. I am onboard brother.

[@GoddezsIesha]

My friends laughed at me when i said i was getting a tiny house smh but only if they knew the whole plan...

[@ginoasci2876]

they don’t need to know, and let them laugh.

[@GoddezsIesha]

@@ginoasci2876 absolutely correct. Thanks so much.

[@cindyloohoo6857]

Awesome!!!

[@skeeterburke]

I saw an episode of Living Big In A Tiny Home, I loved their house, then towards the end the wife said something about having something in STORAGE - !!! - I was like HEY that's CHEATING 😆

[@vincentjimerson6858]

They laugh first, then they copy! Do you👍❤

[@enlightenedexceptionalism7206]

I take pictures of things I see that I like, and go home, and if I still want it or it fits in the house - then fine - but most of the time, I forget about it. What you said about being able to see something and just appreciate it without having to have it - once you get in that mindset, it's very freeing.

[@sandrad9695]

I loved this! No Internet, no cell phone, welcome to Gen X childhoods and teen years! And all the generations before. It can be really fulfilling if you do it right.

[@mkkrupp2462]

You must have the Internet to be watching this! Personally, i can do without tv but not the web!

[@glennpowell1838]

You are a natural interviewer, facilitator and good listener, Lewis. Thank you!

[@stormfield9431]

When you find you have things that you forgot about and did not miss, your plate is full. I used to think because I had little luxury in my life ( by today's gluttonous standard) my views on minimalism were just a means to justify my not having "things". Now that I can have "Big BoyToys", I still find more joy in people places and experiences. I'm happy my ethos was genuine

[@lovelauraannette7981]

Most valuable nugget for me was "you can't change the people around you but you can change the people around you". Powerful stuff. Thank you for sharing!

[@coolcatcarolena4951]

Lewis, I am deeply grateful for the caliber and depth of the content on your channel. I started my channel because I want to contribute to others' lives. I have done amazing things. For myself, for individuals and entire societies. Yet, I can't seem to break through my own wall/fear/whatever to really go deep with the content that I truly want to convey in order to change lives. Instead, I continue to take and take from others such as yourself. Thank you, you have taught me it is my turn to start contributing. This video in particular made me realize it is time to jump off the cliff. Joshua is one of the most eloquent communicators that I have been able to connect with. His life, in so many ways, is a mirror of mine. Success, Discontent, Divorce and Death transformed me and gave birth to my desire for a "minimalist" life...yet as much as I want to, unlike Joshua, I have not been able to fully embrace the "letting go." I don't have any tattoos, but if I was ever to get one this (or some variation of it) would be it: 1. Let it go, its just stuff; 2. You can't change the people around you, but you can change the people around you; 3. Love People and use things, because the opposite never works. Thank you so much for bringing deep and life-changing interviews. With heartfelt gratitude, Carolena

[@Lanestunes123]

So my life. I was young making six figures year after year. Pissing it away year after year. I am now 51. I would be done working if I just did not spend it like crazy thinking it would make me feel amazing. I would be traveling the world now doing what I want if I had the wisdom I have now. Be cool if in school we were taught these things vs having to live through it ALL to figure it out. I had some fun but not worth it kids!

[@doanphuong1325]

Please share what things you would spend on back then that now you would think twice about. I think it would be helpful to get some insights.

[@deadmanswife3625]

Schools are indoctrination. That's the stuff your dad's got to tell you

[@tumbleweeduk7479]

Pity you didn’t do the travelling back then as now we are not allowed to travel and if you came to London there would be no shops and no restaurants because the Dictatorship that now rules this country has destroyed them all. Human beings are amazing and will recover but we have lost so much of beautiful London for ever I think, so sad and unnecessary! We were all shown these lessons in one way or another along the way but sadly humans really own change when faced with their own mistakes. Go to Dr Eric Berg utube and follow his health advice and you will have a good forty years of travelling time with your fit youthful old body! Enjoy your future, plenty of time yet. Namaste 🙏

[@deadmanswife3625]

@@tumbleweeduk7479 so true

[@fionam4934]

I’m learning this now at 36. Thanks for your insight :)

[@viniprerna3831]

One of the best podcasts I have come across!

[@marjoreal]

Dude, for three freakin’ years I wore the same clothes I have (office clothes and casuals) now I finally get rid of the old ones which are torn or faded, and bought 6 plain tshirts for casual and 1 for office. I mean, being a “minimalist” is just being simple. Buy the things that are necessary to your being and every day living. This made my life easier, and better (in a practical way)

[@ginakessler2372]

Greatness for me is being content and peace of mind and listening to the mimilist daily or at least ever other day love learning new stuff and so much joy fills my soul !

[@Captain_Tiger]

Love people and use things because the opposite never works! wow!

[@karenbochinski]

I am very impressed with Josh. What a breath of fresh air. I hope the younger generation heeds to his wise advice

[@robertabrady8127]

The way you let your guests talk without interruption is really great. Keep up the good work.

[@lewishowes]

Thank you so much for your feedback 🙂

[@1Fenners1]

Really like the minimalists and what they do. Another great tip I found for getting rid of clothes you don't need is turn all your hangers the wrong way round, then when you wear an item put it back the right way round and on the left hand side. Do it over a year to cover all the seasons if need be, then whatever is still facing the wrong way round get rid of, and the ones that are left that are furthest right go through and see if you really need them.

[@CW-xf1li]

Uno Fenners I love this and I'm going to try it

[@nageswararaup3626]

Uno Fenners .....great idea I'll try it too. .thank you

[@alivewithpassion]

Uno Fenners wow! That's an amazing idea! I never thought of that, thank you so much!!!

[@jklfds85]

What if your clothes are not ALL on hangers but most in drawers?

[@mercuryrising57]

Thank you, both, for your work! It's been just over a year since I caught the Minimalists documentary and it's really impacted me. My fiance just finished Deep Work (it makes so much sense you guys would be friends!). Between reducing our possessions and learning to focus on deep work we're going to be adding value to our family for generations. Joshua and Lewis, you're what the world needs right now 💗

[@mukeshdamaniya5694]

I truly believe in the minimalist mindset, and programming myself for the same.

[@margaritareyes7545]

I’m so glad to know that their are others like myself! I’ve never been a person that likes many things, even if I can buy them! What catches my eye most of my life are the things I need. I do love looking and enjoying pretty things but doesn’t mean I gotta have. Enjoying what I see is free and clutter free!

[@faza553]

Wonderful! This wisdom can save our youths and planet. I've not worn a watch in ~27 years; no TV X 7 years; never owned a cell phone and never will due to severe electromagnetic sensitivity; spectacles unchanged ~15 years; purchase minimal good quality natural fabric clothing & wear until in tatters etc No void: add value: walk in & connect with nature.

[@PositiveMommaLife]

Beautiful

[@verpul165]

Waooo! Great interview! This video came from “anywhere”!!. I use to cry when I get rid of my stuff. Today (of all days) I planed to give away some of my clothes to a friend, a couple of things…now, I’m gonna have that question in my head: “does this give me value in my life”… I’m seeing now I’m gonna give her more clothes than what I thought at the beginning, and without crying! Thank you you two amazing teachers for that! I love when “this magnificent energy” sends me the video I need for the day!😍

[@anilujah7795]

I love that the minimalist makes lots of room for books!

[@JasonSmith-fu6oi]

you can rent books and return them. no need to hoard them either

[@artsanctum]

awesomeness, I gave away my TV 4 years ago and have not missed it. How might your life be better with less? Great question.

[@jklfds85]

I am 30 years old and have NEVER owned a Television. I honest to God don't even know how to turn on a TV. Most people do not believe me when I share this (unless they've been to my house). For this, I will forever be grateful to my parents because not having a TV has taught me to fall in love with books.

[@joycebarnett6035]

Or keep the tv just dont turn it on that way you can use it sparingly and enjoy it when you use it instead of taking it for granted. I watch utube on my tv

[@mkkrupp2462]

@@jklfds85 Amazing! Good on you.

[@Judymontel]

Wow. Really, wow. I so needed to hear this. In particular, when Josh describes his process of stopping to buy material goods for a year and how hard it was for him and what an automatic urge it was for him to see something he liked and automatically buy it - I found that very helpful. It's a kind of addiction, isn't it? Except in a consumer society, it's portrayed as something wonderful, and you're supporting the economy and... and... His description of how he went through this process was illuminating and helpful - but the whole interview was fantastic! Thanks.

[@janerobles3194]

I really liked that discussion as well. In fact I liked it so much I have decided to make it a personal New Years challenge for 2019. Not buying anything new. I plan to let my family know during our holiday festivities.

[@anitaknight3915]

@@janerobles3194 how did it go? Were you able to do this not buy anything new for a year challenge? I would love to try this to. I will definitely be more intentional about what I buy and ask myself if it is bringing myself value! I will say last Christmas we said we wouldn't buy gifts and with extended family we played dice and made a game where everyone brought a gift of 10$ value instead. It was by far one of the best and most peaceful Christmas we had not centered around buying stuff.

[@Skeptigal1]

@@anitaknight3915 , I haven't bought anything new (except toiletries) for years -- I use my old stuff, wear my old clothes, and borrow books from the library -- but found instead I started overbuying food (albeit on sale) on my grocery trips. We really have to watch it!

[@anitaknight3915]

@@Skeptigal1 wow that is truly awesome!!! Same here, I've found where I've been really wasteful and overspend is on food!! I used to waste a lot of money buying fast food, convenience drinks, and make up in the past which really adds up a lot over the long run. I do that too to save $ renting books & DVDs from the library and using/appreciating my old stuff🙌👍.

[@dramatriangle]

I like how he focuses on how it worked in his life and his friend's life. Also, that writer's retreat sounded fantastic.

[@saintinlower48]

Minimalizing for me is keeping things I use, need and love and getting rid of the rest. Which is not minimal if you saw my house, but it keeps me knowing where things I like are. A place for everything and everything in its place. It gives my family order. And what he says rings true. I enjoyed the video.

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

Doesn't everyone own the things they use, need, and love?

[@rizzacaasalan9606]

I never get tired watching this again and again 😄

[@lewishowes]

Thanks for watching Rizza! :)

[@stamperssecret5379]

I love this young man and the chemistry between you. Excellent interview! Thank you. I’m subscribing now!

[@lewishowes]

Appreciate you and your support🧡

[@mariankolb4000]

I am also a 'born' minimalist, and a very happy person. Love the depth and variety of you show topics. Carry on bravely!

[@matthewwalters117]

WOW brother great interview! I love that he said he was proud that his short term actions line up with his long term goals, that's super powerful. Keep up the great work.

[@maryingram3249]

The line about short term actions aligning with my long term goals was Just what I needed to hear ! Thank you! I love the minimalists. This is the first time I caught one of your interviews and I loved your follow up questions! So much more meaningful than the usual ones. I’m sooo grateful I found this today. Thank you!

[@superman4ever1986]

I came across Matt d' and found his documentary about minimalism. I've been on a journey of self discovery and inner peace. And as from the monk cultural, I realized how they can live life happy. Amazing how this is a part of it. Less is more.

[@justinorloff]

Joshua's 3 truths was amazing, put a tear in my eye. wow

[@leslynmoore]

I remember watching a thing on youtube about these guys, Joshua and his partner. I am so very grateful for people that are willing to bear their souls to make the world not just different but also better. The value that they have added to just my life alone as I also scaled down my life has been tremendous so I can only imagine the impact they are having as they make a positive difference i the lives of millions. Thank you Lewis, amazing interview.

[@shannonhayes2447]

Josh has excellent vocabulary. Today I learned: quixotic and peripatetic.

[@malwinarog9665]

Shannon Hayes reading books can definitely improve vocabulary. That’s why his speeches are amazing!

[@ignazs.5816]

People clown these guys because they sound like they know their message is so repetitive that they rely on finding new words to make it seem like they're saying something new. They are accused of overusing the thesaurus.

[@jamesphillips5794]

I agree with this principle of rich life with less stuff. When I gave away things that I treasured the most, and I was left with just with the few things I needed, I felt relieved and I felt happy. No longer thinking of what I will do with these things. It was a wonderful feeling and happiness. I was happier that I no longer have those things that I treasured so much. Now I only have the cheap positions for my necessities. I no longer have to be concerned about those things...

[@milochkap]

The truth for all those, who are so rich, they bought a lot of stuff and not want to join minimalism: All poor people around the world are minimalists. They cannot afford things they'd need. They are often not happy. Minimalism is a hobby for those, who already has more then enough.