The Minimalists talk about dropping everything for a fresh start, why one big change often leads to several more, a handful of questions to ask before buying anything, what we'd get rid of first if we had two hours to declutter your house, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

What should I do if I'm torn between staying in the life I've rebuilt or starting over somewhere new for a fresh start? (11:30)

What would compel you to drop everything and move to a new city? (23:40)

Right Here, Right Now: One more stop on the Minimalism Tour, and Ryan's new restaurant. (43:28)

What blue blocking glasses does Joshua own? (50:54)

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The Minimalists talk about the difficulties of podcasting, how our love for minimalism has changed over the years, what we dislike about decluttering, how to let go incrementally, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

A wise kid asks: Do you love minimalism? (4:16)

What do you love about minimalism? What do you hate about minimalism? (17:21)

Right Here, Right Now: Weekly writing tips from the How to Write Better Newsletter (33:48)

Listener Tip: How to let go incrementally. (35:10)

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The Minimalists discuss the passing of Joshua's brother, Jerome, and they talk about confronting loss, the difficult road to acceptance, the difference between processing and complaining, finding meaning in tragedy, and much, much more. Contribute to the GoFundMe for Jerome's family.

Discussed in this episode:

Is it better to confront loss with replacement or acceptance? (00:57)

What's the difference between processing and complaining? (15:23)

What would Jerome say? (53:27)

How did Jerome view material things? (1:02:05)

How can we find meaning in loss? (1:23:29)

Added Value: One of Jerome's favorite songs. (1:29:08)

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