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May 2025
46m 23s

491 | The Beauty of Uncertainty

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

The Minimalists talk about the surprising beauty of uncertainty, and they wish a fond farewell to a beloved team member.

Discussed in this episode:

If I feel stuck at work, what path should I choose to help alleviate my career uncertainty? (2:13)

How do you know whether it’s time for a change in your life? (25:04)

Right Here, Right Now: Malabama’s final episode. (36:21)

Listener tip: Everything you do is an underfulfillment of your potential to someone else. (42:02)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

 

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