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Biggest Failures 010: Emily Oster

Patreon Exclusive. Professor and author Emily Oster reveals her biggest failure and the lesson she learned from it. Watch new episodes of The Minimalists’ new video series Biggest Failures each week on Patreon.

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"The Joy of Missing Out"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss why we feel like we don’t have enough even when we have too much with author, theologian, and philosopher Peter Rollins, and they answer the following questions:

What is the difference between criticism and feedback? (01:00)

How do we experience ‘the lack...

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Video: "The Joy of Missing Out"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss why we feel like we don’t have enough even when we have too much with author, theologian, and philosopher Peter Rollins, and they answer the following questions:

What is the difference between criticism and feedback? (01:00)

How do we experience ‘the lack...

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Our New YouTube Channel

Patrons!

We want you to be the first to hear about our new YouTube Channel. In an effort to better spread our minimalism message, we're splitting our YouTube Channel in two.

Going forward, The Minimalists' current channel will be reserved for shorter videos about minimalism (Quickies, Livingroom Conversations,...

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Biggest Failures 009: Bobby Berk

Patreon Exclusive. Designer, entrepreneur, and Queer Eye star Bobby Berk reveals his biggest failure and the lesson he learned from it. Watch new episodes of The Minimalists’ new video series Biggest Failures each week on Patreon.

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QQ44: Dr. John Delony

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quality Qonversation, Joshua calls Dr. John Delony from Ramsey Solutions to talk about dealing with stress, anxiety, dread, and depression.

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"Yes Is More"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss how to detach our attachment to stuff, and they answer the following questions:

Why should I use a profile photo on social media? (12:22)

How is the name of the Washington Redskins football team problematic? (16:00)

Why should Confederate statues be removed? (27:50)

What exactly is empathy? (35:50)

What is...

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Video: "Yes Is More"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss how to detach our attachment to stuff, and they answer the following questions:

Why should I use a profile photo on social media? (12:22)

How is the name of the Washington Redskins football team problematic? (16:00)

Why should Confederate statues be removed? (27:50)

What exactly is empathy? (35:50)

What is...

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QQ43: Natalie Lewis

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quality Qonversation, Ryan calls chef Natalie Lewis to talk about cooking during a pandemic, secret cooking ingredients, and what it’s like to be on a reality cooking show.

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Biggest Failures 008: Melissa Maker

Patreon Exclusive. Author and entrepreneur Melissa Maker reveals her biggest failure and the lesson she learned from it. Watch new episodes of The Minimalists’ new video series Biggest Failures each week on Patreon.

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"Timeless Trends"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss what constitutes simple, durable style with the founder of PreachersNSneakers, Tyler Jones, and they answer the following questions:

Is it hypocritical for religious leaders to wear expensive clothing? (03:22)

What is the difference between personal sty...

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Video: "Timeless Trends"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss what constitutes simple, durable style with the founder of PreachersNSneakers, Tyler Jones, and they answer the following questions:

Is it hypocritical for religious leaders to wear expensive clothing? (03:22)

What is the difference between personal sty...

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Biggest Failures 007: Peter Rollins

Patreon Exclusive. Author, theologian, and philosopher Peter Rollins reveals his biggest failure and the lesson he learned from it. Watch new episodes of The Minimalists’ new video series Biggest Failures each week on Patreon.

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"Overrated Virtues"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss how to identify and overcome negativity, and they answer the following questions:

What are the least valuable virtues? (00:41)

What is the difference between transparent and open? (01:53)

Is it reasonable to refuse to wear a mask amid the pandemic? (06:18)

What is the difference between empathy and compassion? (...

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Video: "Overrated Virtues"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss how to identify and overcome negativity, and they answer the following questions:

What are the least valuable virtues? (00:41)

What is the difference between transparent and open? (01:53)

Is it reasonable to refuse to wear a mask amid the pandemic? (06:18)

What is the difference between empathy and compassion? (...

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Biggest Failures 006: Jennette McCurdy

Patreon Exclusive. Actor, writer, and director Jennette McCurdy reveals her biggest failure and the lesson she learned from it. Watch new episodes of The Minimalists’ new video series Biggest Failures each week on Patreon.

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"Letting Go of Toxic Relationships"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss identifying and rectifying untenable relationships with podcaster and comedian Jamie Kilstein, and they answer the following questions:

What is the difference between immoral and illegal? (09:03)

Is it okay to feel bad for people caug...

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Video: "Letting Go of Toxic Relationships"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss identifying and rectifying untenable relationships with podcaster and comedian Jamie Kilstein, and they answer the following questions:

What is the difference between immoral and illegal? (09:03)

Is it okay to feel bad for people caug...

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Biggest Failures 005: Ken Coleman

Patreon Exclusive. Author and radio personality Ken Coleman reveals his biggest failure and the lesson he learned from it. Watch new episodes of The Minimalists’ new video series Biggest Failures each week on Patreon.

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"Moody"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua discusses the myriad of ways hormones affect overall health with registered dietitian Becca Shern and regenerative medicine expert Adam Lamb, and they answer the following questions:

What symptoms could...

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Video: "Moody"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua discusses the myriad of ways hormones affect overall health with registered dietitian Becca Shern and regenerative medicine expert Adam Lamb, and they answer the following questions:

What symptoms could...

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QQ42: Rebecca Schaeffer

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quality Qonversation, Ryan calls his friend Rebecca Schaffer to talk about meeting in Missoula, being a starving artist, and creating meaningful creations.

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Biggest Failures 004: Laura McKowen

Patreon Exclusive. Author and blogger Laura McKowen reveals her biggest failure and the lesson she learned from it. Watch new episodes of The Minimalists’ new video series Biggest Failures each week on Patreon.

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QQ41: Nate Green

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quality Qonversation, Joshua calls the writer Nate Green to talk about silence, stillness, listening, ego, anger, integrity, going to therapy, immersive journalism, and getting married during quarantine.

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"Processed Living"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss the best practices to adopt to attain and retain optimal health with podcaster, journalist, and author Max Lugavere, and they answer the following questions:

How do I strengthen my immune system? (37:28)

How can minimalist practices help improve my health?...

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Video: "Processed Living"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss the best practices to adopt to attain and retain optimal health with podcaster, journalist, and author Max Lugavere, and they answer the following questions:

How do I strengthen my immune system? (37:28)

How can minimalist practices help improve my health?...

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Biggest Failures 003: Eric Weinstein

Patreon Exclusive. Mathematical physicist and economist Eric Weinstein reveals his biggest failure and the lesson he learned from it. Watch new episodes of The Minimalists’ new video series Biggest Failures each week on Patreon.

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"Training for Life"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss the practices we’ll need to adopt and adapt in our new normal with author, podcaster, and health expert Rich Roll, and they answer the following questions:

How do I resist the urge to accumulate superfluous accoutrements for recreational pursuits? (45:56)

H...

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Video: "Training for Life"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss the practices we’ll need to adopt and adapt in our new normal with author, podcaster, and health expert Rich Roll, and they answer the following questions:

How do I resist the urge to accumulate superfluous accoutrements for recreational pursuits? (45:56)

H...

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Biggest Failures 002: MJ Gordon

Patreon Exclusive. Lifestyle entrepreneur MJ Gordon reveals her biggest failure and the lesson she learned from it. Watch new episodes of The Minimalists’ new video series Biggest Failures each week on Patreon.

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