Joshua Becker on Becoming Minimalist

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Joshua Becker on Becoming Minimalist, Clutter, Sunk Cost Bias and Eliminating the Things that Keep You from Your True Purpose

Becoming Minimalist's, Joshua Becker, talks about how he embarked on his journey to minimalism, the surprising impact of decluttering your life, and how a simpler life can lead to a greater sense of realized purpose in your life.

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[faithingod]

Reminds me of, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21. Treasures build up!

[tryleraaron]

I'm so happy I made productive decisions about my finances that changed my life forever, hoping to retire next year... Investment should always be on any creative man's heart for success in life.

[anniinthewoods]

Over six yrs into minimalism, it's great =)

[robinharrison]

A place for everything, and everything in its place!

[abeagleslife]

You are a highly talented interviewer. Thanks for doing this podcast. I've been following Joshua's work for some time, but it never has been so significant until I heard this interview.

[lynnguida]

I am an avid listener of Carey Nieuwhof - I have heard of minimalism but it never really clicked until I heard it here. I am so grateful for your amazing ability to draw the best out of your guests. Thank you Carey!

[musiclassica]

The thing is, things DO make me happy. Nonetheless, i’ve been working on minimizing, as there’s a moment you realize that you have too many things and the pleasure is just gone. I’m glad i discovered minimalism some years ago. And although the minimization is going slowly—which is not uncommon—it’s going. If you’re on the same journey, keep it up! If not, try it, it really works.

[knitnkitten]

18 years ago we chose to buy a small 1955 home close to work & school so we could live car-free. Raised 2 kids that way. We have always easily managed to park all the bicycles, roller blades, push scooters, & longboards in our garage. 🚲 🛼🛴 The kids learned to navigate the town and be independent instead of being afraid & acting entitled. They know how to interact respectfully with all kinds of folk because they haven't spent their lives chaufferred about & insulated from the public in a private motor vehicle. Bonus - they are fit & strong, have a well developed sense of direction, great balance, & phenomenal reflexes. Less is More😎

[michellebilodeau]

I only have what I need. I love the "stuffless" life.😊

[lucystrider]

I define minimalism as having a specific place for each thing, and having what I need to function well. It looks different depending on my space. When I backpack everything fits in my backpack or on me, but I keep my hands free. In a larger space I kept everything and then ended up having to undo the damage that comes from not following that concept of having a specific place for each thing and being able to function easily-it took years.

[bethanyphilippi]

Thank You for interviewing Joshua...so many nuggets of truth in this hour! I have followed his work for a while now along with several other minimalists as I continue my own journey of 9+ years towards living an intentional life of minimalism...What an enjoyable hour! Thank You for the encouragement to continue to dig deeper into what matters most in this lifestyle!

[hanado]

Great interview! Thank you for having Joshua Becker on. This was the first time I really heard him speak about his faith and I’m so re-evaluating all my material possessions right now. I need to re-prioritize the things I value in my life. Wow this interview was eye opening for me. Thank you!!

[allygail]

I have young children and Man, do they require at bunch of stuff!! I’ve moved so many times that I have never accumulated at lot of stuff, but with kids, things are different. My tactic is to regularly give things away that we are not using anymore and to keep things organized so I don’t end up with things I don’t need. I purge often. I also ask people not to buy a lot of gifts for my kid’s birthdays so my house isn’t one big toy box! Also, I want my kids to learn how to enjoy what they have instead of always expecting something new.

[saramartinez]

How beautiful and wise ! Thank you both, God bless you

[carolannstevens]

This is the BEST video I have seen! Glory to God! This is so meaningful!

[Gotsomethingtosaynow]

Really, really enjoyed this interview. I have followed Joshua for many years but this has been the interview that most resonated with me. Thank you

[gideonkriel]

Awesome talk :) The minimalist lifestyle is very much liberating :) travel through life lightly :) I love the blogs of Joshua Becker :)

[hmac]

Thank you for this. I am struggling where to start, and I have finally hit the tipping point from disorganized but manageable to tense and overwhelmed. I am going to start with high use areas because de cluttering is achievable. At work we call it “behavioural momentum”. Get success with an achievable goal, then move up the level of difficulty.

[jamesdaceyjr]

Great interview. Joshua is the perfect one to share minimalism. He explains ideas well and his stories link directly to what the message of minimalism is all about.

[goingtheextramile]

so true! I just bought christmas gifts for the first time in years thinking we moved so far from our in-laws but Amazon came in their place and with 3 kids just grandma alone sent each kids 10+ toys not counting grandpa, and uncles Im in over my head right now