From how we build our cities to how we shop, it can seem as though our natural human tendency is to add. But a culture of accumulation may be exactly what holds us back from the simple solution in front of us: taking things away.
University of Virginia professor Leidy Klotz helps us analyze the benefits of subtraction and how less may create the space for w ... Show More
Feb 2023
The Simple Art Of Subtracting To Get More Fulfillment Out Of Life | Leidy Klotz
In today’s episode, we cover the science of subtraction with Leidy Klotz. Leidy studies the science of design, his research has appeared in both Nature and Science, and his book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, was ranked as one of the most influential titles in the field ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2021
Ep 144: Add More To Life With Subtraction
Leidy Klotz, author of Subtract, shares his research on the science of taking things away, simplification, and subtraction to make more space for better ways of living. How to scale back tech use, clean up our calendars, and streamline family rules is coming up!Full show notesWhe ... Show More
22m 39s
May 2024
How to Get Everything Done With Ease (TBYB Sneak Peek Ch 9)
In this bonus episode, I'm dismantling the all-too-familiar cycle of overwhelm that seems to haunt us all. You know the one - where your plans to relax are foiled by a messy house, an overflowing inbox, and that nagging inner critic reminding you of all the ways you're supposedly ... Show More
12m 25s
Oct 2025
Ep. 558: Have “One Big Thing” Holding You Back? Listeners Weigh In. Plus the Value of Making Space
We discuss why making space to put things away can free up your time, energy, and space—also, buying duplicates of necessary items can make life easier. Plus listeners give their answers about the “one big thing” they had to tackle, and how finally confronting that challenge made ... Show More
38m 4s
<p dir="ltr">The Minimalists speak with Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, author of Build the Life You Want, about the art and science of happiness.</p> <p dir="ltr">Discussed in this episode: </p> <p dir="ltr">How do I deal with the intense dissatisfaction I feel when I struggle ... Show More
