Essential: Essays by The Minimalists (Audiobook)

The best of The Minimalists! From simple living, decluttering, and finances, to passion, health, and relationships, ESSENTIAL is for anyone who desires a more intentional life. Listen to the first hour of this audiobook on KZbin for free, or download the entire six-hour audiobook on:
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[@95Vizcarra]

"Minimalism is not about deprivation, it's about finding more value in the stuff you own"

[@flamingowilliams9664]

"Living in the past trying to recreate an old moment instead of making new ones". Holy shit that's brilliant.

[@DavidMiller-ct8ds]

Day 3 into my Minimalist journey. The “possessions” are flying out of my life. Got my wife on board and playing the 30 day game. Charity shop doing well with a lot, and I mean a lot of clothes I’ll never wear again. Only things that are of use, being used and/or give me pleasure are staying. Loving it.

[@Kostas1989]

"the things you own end up owning you" brilliant

[@yasmindawoojee6831]

Thank you Minimalists - you have impacted and influenced many people to make the best changes in their life. Letting go of the past to allow the new to unfold, new opportunities and new ways of thinking, instead of feeling trapped by stuff!

[@wendyhammock421]

Loving this. I had to share a short story. My ex-husband is one of those people who cannot throw away anything he thinks might be useful. He had a large box of bent, rusty nails that he kept on the back porch. When I tried to throw them away he jumped all over me and told me those are perfectly good nails, they just need to be straightened out. Fast forward to his next 12 or so "carpentry" projects he purchases boxes of shiny brand new nails. Every. Time. Even so, there is nothing wrong with those bent rusty nails. I guess he is just waiting for the right project.

[@plissabarrett7358]

Mine too. He's a hoarder and that's just one reason he's my ex.

[@leeyewleung]

thanks for making the first hour free to listen to

[@dzychik]

My favorite ; "I just don't love you anymore" 😉. I use it for everything that needs to go...

[@EllieBloo]

I lost two storage units and was left with nothing twice in my life. I actually felt free when I couldn’t get anything back. You guys have helped me to shed light on why I was not totally upset over it. My biggest challenge has been my books which I will definitely be conquering this week because I re collected more books since then. It’s time to release them with love. Thanks for the strength. I have no DVD’s though.

[@avimae4225]

I was working for Amazon before the 1st anniversary. There were free bookshelves everywhere! As an avid reader, I was worse than a spoilt child in a candy store. I eventually ended up with a 10x12 storage unit just for the books. I spent thousands storing them. I realized that they were not bringing me joy. I went through them and managed to get down to 4 totes. I donated them to an inner city school in Seattle. This brought me more joy than possessing them. I read all the books that were left and donated them. I now have 1 tote of books that I have re-read. I am now going through the rest of my items and it has truly made a great impact in my life. So much so that I was able to be at the ocean or mountains evey weekend for 2 years. Blessings to all.

[@LJ542]

@@avimae4225 Wow. Fantastic! This is the best story I've read in years especially about donating to the school!. Good for you! and back at ya on the Blessings......

[@KathleenJean53]

Less money, more intentionality. Powerful words here.

[@marialourdessilva5840]

I wish all this info was available when I was 18, Thanks

[@lelexoxo303]

We're never too old to change!

[@ellief4277]

“Meant to be read in small sections” just binge listened to it all before work. Lol

[@nargishanif9872]

same happened to me

[@connor7225]

Beautiful. Well-written.

[@myelectioneering]

Really interesting, I like the ideas and the emphasis on letting go. Deeply spiritual and practical advice for those who are ready for change.

[@MargReadsManga]

Thank you so much!!! I've shared this with everyone I know!! Thank you for being a huge inspiration in my life!

[@ladyg19312]

thank you so so much. love from italy

[@JaneZhaozhaoandassociate]

Love the book! Thank you for sharing! Less stuff and more value

[@marywall5262]

It felt awesome to be able to inform and let friends and loved ones about my intentions to want to gift them with something I felt they would like. This helped them to not feel awkward, they were doing me a favor. It felt good! Also, favorite thrift shops to donate to.

[@theminimalistninja7386]

not even half way through and loving it already! thank you so much for putting it up 💓 ps: I am not sure how many years ago I discovered you, but the two of you played a huge role in my journey to a wonderful life! 😃♥✨

[@jackieswe]

Excellent series of essays, real food for thought!

[@phyliciajoykloes]

I love these essays.

[@theagunton5345]

Making your message in the form of an audio book allows me enjoy it so much more. With 2 children and being dyslexic reading isn't enjoyable all the time. P.s love the new book! Can't wait for you to visit England x

[@lindaw140]

Thank you Josh and Ryan for starting the minimalist mindset work life movement 👍 👍 ❤️ ❤️

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

Thanks guys you guys have really helped 😍😍👏🏼

[@musingfoodie1041]

Excellent information! A lot of great tips to put into practice. Thank you!

[@Ladyrealreal]

Thank you so much!

[@sharminjahan9037]

I am even more motivated. Thanks Joshua and Ryan

[@ZenDragoonYT]

Thank you for the audio of this!

[@lani4977]

Thank you!

[@carolynjory8683]

Thank you this is my first audio book as wanted to listen to a few chapters before the book goes on my birthday list. Bad reader due to dyslexia but this has motivated me to try more audio books and found myself removing the just in case items as I listened xx

[@carlosalinas6670]

Mind-blowingly good. Thank you for sharing your essays. More is less, more or less. ♥

[@pavlinovproj7151]

Thank You!!!

[@katerianatai5439]

Love you! Thank you.

[@flamingowilliams9664]

Thank You.

[@bookwormgirl9536]

Thank you

[@joaquinserrano7235]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you very very much I realized I'm only a tourist in this life it is good to travel light thank you very very much

[@meiyuc22]

very good essay

[@karito6910]

thank you!!!!

[@antje_explores]

Great. Thanks.

[@karensinclair1954]

I wish I had known this was available prior to buying the Audible book.....LOL LOL

[@0tehom118]

love it💙

[@jsbrecovered9496]

This is so great. Enjoying!

[@KB-hs7vh]

"Simple isn't radical." 👌

[@Theicemonkeyjr]

Absolutely brilliant, really glad I listened to this.

[@moanateliersoo18]

for me, minimalism is about focusing; focusing on something that is really meant to be MINE. Mine here means not the materialistic thing, but the real MINE mine: things I can do for others and this world(including myself). Painting, writing, volunteering, constructing, composing, designing, educating, taking care of something, running... Focusing on what I can actually do for this world is what really matters.

[@espressoq5696]

I am a minimalist but not the assets part, I LOVE big house, fancy cars and money on my bank account, have been working and will continue work my butt off on it. If minimalist means hold nothing in hands and empty pocket, homeless is your choice.

[@MicoZa143]

Thank you

[@AlyssaEvanslyssandhercamera]

I wiiiish this was read by Ryan and Josh instead tho.....

[@dess7479]

100% I think this every time I listen to it

[@melaniewoodcock7791]

Definitely agree.

[@joanhansen4456]

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[@jamescrockett4576]

Holy crap. what have I been doing!!!!!!

[@Zenmyster]

Keep in mind that Minimalism is not purging in the style of those organization TV shows . Everything in your life can have meaning as opposed to something to fill up that shelf that is empty since that garage sale last week. Hoarding comes from believing that being surrounded by things means success and happiness, until it buries you.

[@Zenmyster]

Of course there is a basic divergence. Beauty is meaning

[@Zenmyster]

Of course, there is a basic dichotomy. Love of beauty is meaningful and wanting to have beautiful things near can be fulfilling. But art is basically stuff. Loving books and the feel of the pages is fulfilling, books take up space and need to be dusted.

[@esraabasaif3220]

I'm a muslim and Minimalist :)

[@Maryam-qh7ef]

Same.

[@leuuuuuuwk]

still minimalist?

[@fahimmahmud7310]

I'm muslim and becoming a minimalist

[@jhipouy0206]

more is less? yes, more or less

[@russianwithvladimir9126]

Вы крутые, ребят!

[@doesthedishes198]

It seems like it is about not really having to work because you're doing what you like.

[@julieflores2181]

11:45 bookmark

[@kenia.charles]

❤️

[@meaamanuel]

this is great! I just found out about you this week 😁

[@StonesAndSand]

100+ items loaded in the car, ready to go to charity.

[@picareta10]

Is it the full audio book?

[@PeaceDayCortez]

“Minimalism is fluid” such is life.

[@omarajmal6949]

46:40

[@alkg4070]

Any advice on how to live minimalism with 3 kids😳?

[@lindaw140]

Live in the prison walls. Well said!

[@tazzat3383]

We must minimalise everything including what we see,hear, smell,feel, love,sex, friends etc etc etc so that we can live stress-free lives with maximum freedom. Thanks.

[@Techn1cated]

Isn't this the guy from Optimal Living Daily???

[@jainthorne4136]

Yes. It is.

[@Chinther323]

Arron Rees yes he is the same guy

[@podcastbard]

Digital photos can be destroyed as easily as paper photos.

[@jucaja]

I wish this was read by Josh or Ryan instead 😅

[@ceciliaruidiaz409]

💗❤

[@troy_roy]

I wish the narrator sounded more calm and genuine. I have to jump off now cos he rushes through meaningful thoughts and stresses me out.

[@Saharious30]

The speaker is too fast and if i switch to 0.75 speed it is too slow! ah the anxiety kicks in! :(

[@garipask]

it would be better to listen by reading the book.

[@beingmyownfan]

These days it is best that you keep your minimalist practices secret. If not you will get criticized or ridiculed.

[@michaelsalerno1673]

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[@anastasiapyrkh6156]

Ten days as a total minimalist - just with an emergency backpack and a cat. Russian army has attacked my city and destroyed homes of peaceful citizens. I had to flee to save my life. No one ever attacked Russia or Russian-speaking people in Ukraine. I speak both languages, my parents speak only Russian. There are no Ukrainian neonazis or whatever Russian propaganda is trying to sell to its people. A couple of days ago they bombed two obstetrician departments in Kyiv. In one of them my goddaughter was born, the other one I passed by multiple times. What is the danger of pregnant women? Russian army bombs kindergartens, schools and today they took hostage the psychiatric hospital. But the most dangerous act is trying to destabilize and destroy an atomic power station. That would be worth than Chornobyl everyone watched on HBO. Please, Matt, support Ukraine. I know that you have a lot of followers from Russia. Their government blocks facebook, twitter and other sources of information, so that they had only TV to get information from. I wish no one learns minimalism this way.

[@TheMinimalists]

Our hearts go out to you, Anastasia. ❤️

[@chelseaburnham1989]

Ryan seems like a mooch always riding off the success of Joshua.

[@beckyphipps2571]

CHELSEA BURNHAM ... It’s probably that Ryan is more introverted while Joshua is more extroverted. Therefore Joshua is the “front man.” We have no idea what talent and value each brings. Think of one as “deep” and one as “broad.” I know because I also possess the value of an introvert, which our culture doesn’t see, understand or applaud. But introverts bring much to the table. 👍

[@ashleyandrews1277]

Becky Phipps actually Joshua is introverted and Ryan more extroverted

[@ZenDragoonYT]

They are best friends and partners in this adventure. So idk what you mean

[@plissabarrett7358]

I love rats in the tunnel! I love rats! 😜They aren't malevolent filthy creatures.🤦 They are warm, fuzzy and cuddly. 😉But if you said creepy crawly bugs? Ewww! 🖤🐀🐁🖤

[@hilkui]

Thank you!

[@markapelo2481]

Thank you