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Nov 2023
47m 30s

420 | Possession Reduction

Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, T.K. Coleman
About this episode

The Minimalists speak with Leo Babauta from Zen Habits about bringing meaning to our everyday lives and getting back on track with minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 420 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I bring meaning to my everyday life? (02:33)

How do I get back on track after falling off the minimalism wagon? (16:03)

Are smartphones a minimalist tool or a maximalist device? (30:40)

Is being a minimalist just another form of identity clutter? (37:40)

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

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