Joshua and Ryan talk about consumerism, the successes and failures of modern society, the price of progress, and whether civilization has actually made us less civilized with author and podcaster Dr. Christopher Ryan, and they answer the following questions:

Are technological advances primarily benefiting or degrading our society? (04:04)

How do I survive and thrive in traditional mating rituals in a world that is becoming increasingly digital? (17:53)

How much sacrifice is too much sacrifice? (30:46)

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Joshua and Ryan discuss the elements of a best life, and they answer the following questions:

How do I live what I believe is my best life despite the criticism of others? (02:45)

If I alter my blueprint for life because my plan isn’t working out, isn’t that giving up on my dreams? (10:45)

How do I address the stress associated with society dictating to me how to live my life? (21:56)

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Joshua and Ryan discuss fear, anxiety, worry, discomfort, and paranoia with singer-songwriter Lee DeWyze, and they answer the following questions:

How do I overcome contentment and the fear of failure and purposely put myself in my discomfort zone to challenge myself? (02:45)

How do I address my fear of the judgment of others and make a career move that many see as a step backward? (15:11)

How do I address my fear of being alone? (28:19)

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Joshua and Ryan talk about raising kids, the data behind good parenting, and how parents can be more confident in their parenting decisions with professor and author Emily Oster, and they answer the following questions:

How do I determine with my partner who will sacrifice their career to take care of our children? (02:09)

How do I ensure my hoarder relatives don’t negatively impact the minimalist values I’m instilling in my child? (11:10)

What’s the best way to educate children in a world dominated by consumerism? (23:53)

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Joshua and Ryan discuss career advice, pursuing your passion, mentors, and the stepping stones to success with author and radio personality Ken Coleman, and they answer the following questions:

How do I find a job that adequately fulfills my professional and economic needs? (07:27)

How do I secure my dream job despite fierce competition in the field? (20:19)

How do I ask someone to be a mentor? (26:45)

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Joshua and Ryan discuss how to start simplifying, how to become a minimalist, and some practical tips and rules for decluttering with lifestyle entrepreneur MJ Gordon, and they answer the following questions:

How do I motivate myself to minimize? (01:49)

What is one unexpected result you realized after adopting minimalism? (10:30)

How do I overcome analysis paralysis and wholly embrace minimalism? (35:32)

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Joshua and Ryan talk about several modern crises—depression, loneliness, addiction, connection, belonging, and meaning—with author Johann Hari, and they answer the following questions:

How do I increase my happiness and live a more fulfilled, meaningful life in spite of the daily barrage of negativity from social media and the Internet? (01:33)

Are the allegedly high rates of depression accurate? (26:27)

As an introvert, how do I develop connections with others? (29:38)

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Joshua and Ryan talk about buying new and used material possessions with intention, purchasing products that last a lifetime, and being responsible with time and money when shopping for necessities with author and business owner Tara Button, and they answer the following questions:

How do I find satisfaction with what I already own rather than seeking out ‘perfect’ replacements? (01:51)

How do I control my urge to shop? (09:55)

How do I know that what I really want is what I really need? (22:00)

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Joshua talks about stillness, quietude, combating distractions, and slowing down with author Ryan Holiday, and they answer the following questions:

What skills should I learn to lead a more peaceful, purposeful life? (01:21)

How can I make my long commute less stressful? (09:51)

How do I combat the societal pressure to hustle tirelessly, no matter the cost? (19:03)

How do I appropriately balance personal and professional obligations as a business owner? (20:36)

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Joshua & Ryan discuss best practices for decluttering, and they attempt to answer the following questions: What is one thing you always thought you wanted, but then, once you got it, you no longer wanted it? How do you gradually declutter your home? How do you explain greed in our society? What do you do with old photos after you scan them? How do you deal with the natural pulling away from friends with different values? When is The Minimalists' documentary coming out? What charities do The Minimalists support? Do The Minimalists gain any money from their website? Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast