About this episode

The episode discusses embracing minimalism after escaping an abusive family and features various topics including personal growth and favorite books.

Joshua, T.K., and Ryan talk about embracing minimalism after escaping from an abusive family, some of their favorite non-minimalist books, Joshua's new How to Let Go Tour, and much more. Discussed in this episode: If intelligence is getting what you want, is wisdom wanting what's worth getting in the first place? (2:16) How can I tell the difference between wisdom and fear, especially after escaping an abusive family? (5:00) Right Here: Right Now: Joshua's first solo tour, T.K.'s new show, and Ryan's new restaurant. (22:08) WWJO: What books are on The Minimalists' bookshelves? (24:45) WWJO: What vagus nerve stimulator does Joshua own? (38:02) Check out the Nuropod: https://nuropod.com/theminimalists 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

• minimalism
• abusive family
• wisdom vs fear
• personal growth
• books
• self-discovery

Keywords

• minimalism
• abuse
• wisdom
• self-help
• books
• personal development
• tour

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon

Products: Nuropod

Books & works: How to Let Go Tour

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