530 | Information Clutter

About this episode

The Minimalists discuss minimizing information clutter and the challenges of self-improvement.

The Minimalists talk about minimizing information clutter, enjoying learning without trying to optimize your entire life, letting go of the news when it feels overwhelming, why you're terrified of empty space in your home, and much more. Discussed in this episode: When did my love of learning turn into compulsively scavenging for self-improvement—and how do I let go of that need to optimize everything? (2:46) At what point does information stop serving you and start suffocating you? (20:21) Right Here, Right Now: Simplehaven Retreat, Minimalism 10th Anniversary Tour, and Sunday Symposium on Patreon (50:57) Listener Tip: Decision-making advice for overthinkers. (53:48) Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

People in this episode

Hosts: Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, T.K. Coleman

Topics covered

• information clutter
• learning
• self-improvement
• minimalism
• decision-making
• overthinking

Keywords

• information clutter
• learning
• self-improvement
• minimalism
• decision-making
• overthinking
• news
• empty space

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon, Simplehaven Retreat, Minimalism 10th Anniversary Tour, minimalists.com

Places: 406-219-7839

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