After watching your show on Netflix while being bedridden with the flu,l felt driven to declutter.The next morning taking my antibiotic and coffee l decided to clean one room at a time.I was home for 2 weeks and in that time l had 3 Ute full of stuff to donate and 10 garbage bags of rubbish.Thank you for your wonderful show and l felt so much better even though l was sick.

"brought to you by - nobody" ...you had me at that point =D =D =D

I wanted a master's degree. It was fleeting, and now I'm doing a job that is probably the opposite of what I went to school for, but it's FAR more fulfilling than the job I THOUGHT I wanted.

Use things. Love people. Not the opposite. #foodforthought #Minimalists

Hey guys 7 years later and you're still changing lives. I just started the deep dive into minimalism and I stumbled across your first episode. Thanks for everything

"You shouldn't have to depend on anyone else for your happiness, you yourself are a complete person." Wow. That's so simple but so amazing. It's like giving yourself permission to be happy and know that you yourself are enough, no matter what anyone else thinks.

I grew up with a family of hoarders. I lived with a family who led a very opulent lifestyle. Eventually I moved into my own apartment. I was so used to having so much space and so many things and of course the first thing I did when I moved into my new place was fill it with so much shit. I spent my whole life angry and negative. I hated physical contact. I was a ball of hatred. About 3 months ago I discovered the calming influence of yoga, and through yoga I found meditation, and through meditation I discovered minimalism. I've watched a few vlogs and red blogs and came across your documentary a few weeks ago and am about to start listening to EVERY SINGLE podcast you guys have made. Because this lifestyle change has made me such a happier person with more value in my life and I feel like I can't get enough and love hearing everyones way of living a minimalist life! Thank you so much for the positive lifestyle you are spreading and I can't wait to hear more of what you have to say. Much love and gratitude all the way from South Africa.

⚠️tw//depression Thank you so much!! I first watched your documentary on Netflix and now I'm currently reading your second book "minimalism" and started listening to the podcast today. I'm really grateful to you for sharing so much with us and inspiring, motivating and encouraging me with that. My name is Lucy, I'm 15 years old and I've been struggling with depression for the last 3 years which lately mostly showed up through massive loss of energy. I already have been in two mental hospitals and are in therapy which also has helped me a lot. The last half year was just me laying in bed whenever I could because I didnt have any motivation or energy to do my tasks. When I first watched your documentary it felt like a blessing. I told everyone of my closest friends and family about that. I just started my room makeover yesterday which feels more than good!! A lot of bad and traumatizing things happened in my room so I really need to get rid of these bad things. This is the first time after the mental hospital last summer that I feel like having an inner glow up. You make me feel better. Thank you so much!!

I actually started considering minimalism because of my kids. I started seeing what worked for both such clothing and shoes and realized that the more simple I made thing for them the better things worked for me. Another side is that technically my parents only debt they ever had, which I proud to say it’s paid off, was a mortgage. They never had credit cards or a car payment. They were able to live a very simple life and taught us a very simple and humble lifestyle. I feel like once I started working i was definitely in the right path but after a while I wanted what others wanted nice purses and a little bit for “nice” lifestyle. Now I know why my parents lived the way they did. They were super poor back in Mexico but they were happy because they learned to enjoy the little things they had.

The "Someday" and "Today" lists were very eye opening! Such a simple method but it hit me like a bus!

All other youtubers I've subscribed to are all about adverts & live on commercialism because that's where they get their money. This is so great. Single most amazing account I've found.

I've watched many of your episodes. I've decided to start at Ep. 001 and work my way up. I look forward to it.

I felt sorry Ryan, when you said you forced yourself to throw away paper photos. You said you're a minimalist- you have to do this. I truly believe we can each decide for ourselves what degree of minimalism we will embrace. I keep my favorite photographs in albums because they have value to me. I never get rid of something I love, to feel like a "proper" minimalist. I just get rid of the excess and the useless. I guess that makes me minimal-ish in some people's views, but Im ok with that.

My family and I are in the process of de cluttering so that we can live a minimalist life. We are selling our house and moving into an apartment for a year while we build a home (1,000sq ft) for the four of us and our dog. This will enable us to have only one income or two part time incomes. We want a sustainable home with a sustainable future. I just want to thank you for so many ideas that we are trying to modify for our family.

"...for those of you living on Mars..." Thanks for the shout-out--it can get lonely up here. We're all waiting on the Red Planet for you to take your Minimalist Tour here. If you'd like, we can try to secure one of those "Keurigs" you speak of.

I have decluttered about 70% of my stuff. I am left with items that are joyful or useful. The simple things make me happy now. My French ones coffee pot, a U shaped pillow on my bed for reading, irish handmade clay flowers, some dresses and cardigans. I feel less anxious, less dragged down. I am preparing to save and own a studio apartment.

Excellent Discussions! "Content thyself with but little of this world’s goods! Verily, economy is a great treasure. " Also, 'In wealth , fear is hidden." - Baha'i Faith Quotes. Minimalism as a philosophy is rooted in the world's religions.

If folks want to get me gifts at the holidays, I do two things: 1. Keep a list throughout the year of things I either break or wear out so they're ready for suggestion. 2. Encourage gifting restaurant gift certificates so that I can either regift them or use them as a way to celebrate special occasions!

Even though this is a couple years old, I have to comment on one of the questions. There is a big community of crafters that are always searching for old photos to use in their journals, some people even pay for them when they can't find them easily. I gave many of mine away, but she paid the shipping cost, so I unloaded a bunch of photos at no cost to me and they are being used instead of rotting in a landfill.

Just FYI for those who already have a keurig - u can get reusable mesh cups which u fill with your own coffee.

I got rid of many things when we moved to Oregon. But I kept so much other random crap. I've spent my past two years after I moved just making decisions about what else I don't need. Every day I ask that. It's a slow process, but it's working.

I'm slightly against about throwing away the photographs or some sort. For me, a person can stand in a certain level of minimalism. if you do feel bad about doing something, then don't do it. I've been starting this minimalistic lifestyle for quiet a few months and it helped me a lot specially mentally. But personally I do feel bad about getting rid of the photographs so what I do is I organize them and only get rid of the least important/memorable ones. The goal here is to have less, not to have nothing.

I really enjoyed this podcast! keep them coming, I am looking forward to it :) also, while listening to it I read through your blog and was so surprised to read and then listen that you decided not to place ads on your blog. I wouldn't have expected that and wish you all the best on your journey :)

I love scanning my photos and then using them on my screensaver and as my computer background. It is better than having photos as it the screensaver and background is random. I am always love being surprised with memories.

Saw the documentary last night. Really enjoyed it. You guys are freaking awesome. So stoked to have bumped into this :)

Regarding the Keurig. I’ve found a way to use this machine in multiple and less impactful ways. I don’t use the plastic k-cups anymore and instead use a paper filter inside a reusable cup! I can put my loose teas 🍵 and favorite coffee ☕️ in there and have really good brews. We also use it as a hot water dispenser for hot oatmeal. Convenience. No waste. 👍🏼Sometimes I use the water to make a french press when I have the time. 😉🙏🏼🌈🙌🏼

New subscriber here from the Philippines 🇵🇭. Your podcast helps me go through my baby steps journey on minimalism. Since embracing this lifestyle, I do upcycling by sewing (using fabrics in place of plastics) and now looking forward to being debt-free by December. More advices on how to live a simple but meaningful life... cheers to both! ❤❤❤

First ever podcast ive followed. Im 31 and thought i finally had happiness after reaching the American dream, and i was miserable. After soul searching and trying to live my most pure self, i had realized what made me happy, and what held most meaning. Now finding this it is laying the bricks to the foundation that is my future. thank you. LPUT

My daughter and myself are starting the 30 day de-clutter challenge tomorrow. I look forward to it, as does she.

I have donated so much and have more to go and that feeling of free is taking over !

Thank you for minimal living and decluttering inspiration. On the topic of scanning old photos, Thank you for the digital frame idea. My dad recently passed away, we miss him terribly, now taking all his old photos to scan and put on a digital frame and now he is with us in our living room. Thank you ❤️

tbh...decluttering gradually after decades of acquiring things is a difficult process. starting from almost scratch is easier.. i've lived with less stuff for 1.5 years for being away from home in a small apt for temporary work assignment.. but once i got home and had to declutter, it became quite a test of endurance i would say. learned a lot, took a lot of breaks and still continuing the decluttering process. but happy to see some fruition of that long, slow but steady pace.

Thank you from Singapore! Listening to you guys have changed my life. Xoxo

The switching of the someday list with the activities of the day list is underrated.....wow I will write it down and frame it so I pass it every day❤❤❤ thank you so much

I wanted a dog, but after taking care of a relative's dog for a while, I realised that dogs are not compatible with my life style... Now I'm complete sure that I'm a cat person 🐈🥰 I never regretted having a cat.

There are refillable/reusable K-cups! I love the simplicity of the keurig, I couldn’t imagine having one if I depended on purchasing new K-cups all the time but the refillable ones make it possible for me to never purchase k-cups and get everyday use out my keurig.

Glad I found you guys in the beginning of my minimalist journey.

I couldn't wait to have my own place so I could have a cat, an indoor cat. Well I got my wish and then I realized the hair! Hair, hair everywhere!

I felt the need to comment that to be a minimalist YOU DO NOT NEED TO THROW AWAY YOUR PHOTOS! THINK OF GENERATIONS TO COME. IF THEY ARE SOMETHING THAT BRING YOU JOY-PUT THEM IN A NICE PHOTO ALBILM AND KEEP THEM. If they don’t give them to a family member that does!

Plan on getting a digital photo frame this fall, so i can Enjoy my photos daily. Before I ever heard of minimalism, i had already done the practical, made sense to me task, of throwing out the bad & didn't like photos. 🥳

From your TED talk & Netflix documentary to this channel, this is what I'm looking for so long.

Over the past couple of years I've be one a minimalist and if I had to evacuate my home I could pick up my personal stuff in about 10 minutes max. My wife and now teenage daughter are the opposite and are hoarders and this drives me crazy while my wife thinks im ocd. Being a minimalist while single is easy but if your other half is the opposite its very difficult.

I wouldn't throw away photos or books. Even if they were online. Technology fails. Just keep the most cherished ones.

Hey guys! You guys are inspirational! I get rid of things seasonally...if I have not used something, well it is out! period! Ty, Y'all are Rockstars!!!

I really like you are making these podcasts! It's good to find people with similar values to your personal values. It is fascinating for me to see what „face” people give to minimalism. I like all these „faces of minimalism” even though my own journey includes only some of them. I wish you all the best so you can continue your good work and way of living for a long time.

I wish I come across these guys 7years ago.

I really like these podcasts. It's more consistent content other than your blogs and I'm digging it. Keep up the good work.

Great doc. Really well done and you interviewed some great people. I definitely have taken your message to heart.

Really enjoyed your podcast! Thanks. You guys have a fan in Germany. Decluttering at the moment(moved into a new apt.) and you guys are the beacons of light! Decluttering is moving through my fears...of what I might find once I get rid of things that do not add value and substance to my life. I just listened to a podcast with David Goggins and he said that once you achieve something...that's only 40%...that's when the real work begins. (paraphrasing here) So, guys, I am just getting started. Thanks for paving the way! Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland!

Thank you for all that you have done and are doing. I just saw your Netflix show and watched it twice. THANK YOU!!! I also found the Tiding Up series at the same time. I have transformed my house!

Thank you so much for your wise and thoughtful advice, words and ideas and a great podcast and all the ones for me to catch up with. So inspired by you and just what I was searching the Internet for this weekend 💖

thank you so much for the love you spread to everyone through teaching a new beautiful lifestyle :) hugs from mexico!

I have three pairs of clothes for work, two pairs of shoes and five shirts. I have been doing this since 2012 when I realized that the more things I owned, the less happy I became.

Hola mi nombre es Pilar y soy de Argentina . He visto sus videos y me gustan mucho . Pero estaría bueno que los hicieraan subtitulados, porque aun aquí en Latinoamerica el minimalismo recién está teniendo repercusión y hay poca reflexión a cerca del tema

Love you guys! I'm a minimalist and I enjoyed it :)

I finally got episode 001 in my recommendations lol. All the others have been over 300.

You can not have it all, all the stuff and simplicity and peace of mind.

This podcast is so important to listen to if your a later person.

THE INTRO! Love it

The podcast that changed my life ❤

I didn't get a Keurig right away, because I never rush to try the latest new thing, but because the coffee was so good, I did buy one. I'm on my second Keurig now. I do use the disposable pods (gassssp!) because loose coffee in the mesh pod falls out and can end up in the coffee cup. I buy only Green Mountain Nantucket Blend coffee in a 24 or 36 count box. Each cup costs me 50 cents, which is a big savings over the $2.50, $3 I used to spend at the coffee shop 2ce a day. So my Keurig is a keeper! That being said, if Green Mountain made recyclable pods that worked just as well, I would buy them.

Thanks, this was great!

wow you guys made it big. all the best. enjoy that sunny weather.

love that idea about using CL as a closet, awesome.

Your right de cluttering is boring-unless you are listening to The Minimalists while you do it! I’d recomend to your listeners to just listen to you’re podcasts the whole time you are doing it. Then you are not doing it alone. In fact they will prob chuckle along the way as I did, the combination of both your humour has made me laugh a lot. Revealing perceived serious decisions as folly and something to laugh at yourself as you guys do😃🤩x

Really nice podcast, I enyowd it very much.

Love u uys! You brought hope to my life! I truly belive in your thoughfull words. Keep it up!

Thanks for this. Love the podcast idea. Would love to hear something on the definition of success. There seems to be a lot of focus on money as a definition of success. Would like to hear more about other definitions of success using the lens of minimalism as a focus.

Thank you...I was sitting here thinking what should I go do now and it was 8verwhelming till I relisded the most important thing I could do was to brainstorm a document I need to compile...when I thiguth I realy should declutter the house some more.

Watched your guys piece on Netflix I have to say I am hooked ! So much of what you say clicks for me ! Thank you so much

Bringing value to my life!

Also for those living in Mars, there are reusable stainless steel keurig cups that you can refill with your own coffee......sorry couldn't resist, I got mine on Amazon

guys i like to live pretty simple but i want to make my life even more simple. but my friends are living a very consuming life! how can i not be influenced from them. also, moving in with a roommate to save money, does it make life more simple or not..

I find a Ted talk of yours last night. Today YT suggested me your latest upload... so I scrolled down to the bottom and here I am. The Minimalists ep 01

That song at the beginning really got me lmao

Love that intro!

Y'all are amazing

I have been reading that the "push" to declutter is to prepare us for tiny home/tiny apartment/mega-city living. I would never physically destroy photos. What would you do if the technology fails?

Amazing!

Love the introduction

I have less ppl that I associate with because I feel we growing apart due to our different values due to my changes in life and wanting to spend less and have less and fishing over the latest trend but I'm happier with my changes so that's what matters the most

If I was living in a closet, I would consider throwing away scanned in photos. Otherwise, the religion of minimalism will not overtake me with extremes like that. Bag of toilet paper takes more room than my photos.

Kudos for high-quality BLACK coffee made with a stainless steel mesh basket in a pour-over coffee cone.

Thanck you, i love minimalism happy new years 2016 to your both!

Thanks for uploading it on KZfaq also can you do an episode on how to make a podcast yourself at home :) I want to start one!

Remember watching this 5 years ago

Amen. I like how you don't push your way of life onto your mom. I have a sibling that does that. Bugger off... Amen on the fixing. Fix yourself. Nobody's perfect. Perfect yourself.

Decluttering friends who no longer share the same values as you really doesn't have to be that hard. I have found that we just naturally drift apart. I don't see a reason to have "a talk" since you just spend less and less time together anyway. You don't have to say "yes" to every invitation. Family can be harder; I know a young woman, a lawyer, whose mother has a royal hissy fit if she doesn't show up for every single family get together that her mother arranges, and it's often. Her mom is super clingy, and since she's still young and much of her childhood was spent in the hospital due to a congenital illness, she feels obligated no matter what else is going on in her life. I don't know what to do about that. It isn't a problem in my family; we aren't close emotionally and we're spread all over the country (thank goodness), so it isn't an issue.

Love your sponsorship.

I can't believe the only mention Saskatchewan gets is about our coffee desert! Come on back (a screening would be awesome!!) and we'll show you we aren't actually a coffee desert.

Jenn brought me here :-) love it

Curious if you have ever been to Burning Man? In a way it's radical minimialism. You bring 100% of what you need for a week in an extreme environment, and there are no garbage disposals so you also bring everything back with you. It's an interesting experiment b/c you have to be extremely selective with what you choose to bring, but you also bring the craziest items, many of which are gifts. After a week of this lifestyle you realize how every physical item is either a "gift" that brings value to you or others, or it is "MOOP" (matter out of place, aka litter) that serves no purpose, is a burden to dispose of, and takes up space that could be better held by gifts (or nothing!) The experience is life changing!

Lol Saskatchewan shoutout! You did pretty good pronouncing it.

I could never throw photos out I have hundreds and my parents black & white the WAR years in the army & great grandparents

I just found you guys today and have so enjoyed identifying with you! My husband and I are raising our 8 children (#9 is on the way) in an 800 sq. ft. house in Wyoming and we've very much embraced living a meaningful life rather than a materialistic life. I enjoyed listening to you chat about your "uniform." Our family wears the same color as each other (we have 13 shirts each, one per color) and wear them in a rotation so we don't have to think about what to wear each day. Of all the "strange" things we do, that's probably the thing that the most people freak out about on our channel. It's so interesting how upset people become over someone choosing a uniform wardrobe. It's unfortunate because it frees up so much brain space to not have to think about what to wear! (Also, I don't play ads on my channel, either, and that's another thing that seems to upset some people!)

Gracias por su filosofía acerca de lo menos posible y ojala me enviaran alguna información para tomar unos cursos con ustedes y ampliar esta forma de vida en mi país que creo esta cada vez mas influenciado por el hermano ESTADOS UNIDOS y pues hay que mejorar formas de vida y centrar que es o que necesitamos y que no necesitamos para vivir mejor. thanks for everything about you life style philosophy and I realy like it. go for MINIMALIST WIIL BE MAKE A REALLY CHANGE PLANET LIFE STYLES SOME DAY. I KNOW YOU CAN. CONGRATULATIONS sinceraly CZAR

"This episode by the Minimalists, brought to you by... no body... because advertisements suck!" (Right after an ad video.)

What was the name of the clothes essay I think Ryan was talking about?

I would never throw away photos whether I had them digitally or not.

"Choose between day one or one day"