Joshua Fields Millburn

Scrolling is the new smoking.

The simplest way to avoid disappointment is this. theminimalists.com/expect/

Minimalism used to be rebellious. theminimalists.com/changed/

Information is wisdom’s stunt double.

Addition expanded my house. Subtraction expanded my life. theminimalists.com/howmore

The things that count cannot be counted. theminimalists.com/pleonexia/

Clutter is suffocating. Subtraction opens up the airways. theminimalists.com/room/

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of MINIMALISM, @RyanNicodemus and I are heading back on the road for a small run of intimate theater events featuring a live talk, full film screening, Q&A, meet-and-greet, and a surprise! Get tickets: minimalists.com/tenth

This is the rule I’ve been using more than any other lately—because it helps me make better decisions now. theminimalists.com/wednesday/

When consumerism turns consumption into a religion, it’s best to remain brand agnostic. theminimalists.com/brand/

Letting go is easier when you don’t do it alone. theminimalists.com/simplehaven-mi…

Gina was a beautiful woman with a beautiful head of hair. I didn’t get it. Why would she let go of something that seemed to serve her so well? theminimalists.com/gina/

Once you see the absurdity clearly, you don’t need to itemize it anymore. You simply stop carrying it. theminimalists.com/absurd/

What do you do for work? The most commonly asked question when we first meet someone new. But have we ever asked ourselves why? What's behind that? In this week's new episode of my 'Feel Better, Live More' podcast, with @JFM co-founder of @TheMinimalists joins me for a fascinating conversation about how decluttering your home can calm your mind & improve your mental wellbeing. During our conversation, Joshua explains why it can be helpful to separate who we are from the labels we carry in society, like our job or occupation and focus more on who we are instead. I’m really looking forward to hearing your thoughts and any small changes or takeaways you decide to put into action Episode 614 of Feel Better, Live More is out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.

I need to tell you everything... about losing everything. theminimalists.com/loss/

Our new audiobook, Very, Very Simple, is a clear, compassionate guide to living with less—and finally feeling better about the stuff you own. It includes 12 new rules for a simpler life. Download for free: veryverysimple.com

Other people’s clutter can be triggering. A messy kitchen, an overstuffed living room, or a chaotic basement often stirs up anxiety, judgment, and a strong desire to fix what’s “wrong”: theminimalists.com/spaces/

For me, 2025 was the best time for new music in a while, so much so that my Top 10 List includes 14 albums. I know ... that's not very minimalist! Or is it? theminimalists.com/albums2025/

This is why I haven’t given my daughter a smartphone: theminimalists.com/rethink/

One day or day one—you decide.

Scrolling Is the New Smoking: minimalists.com/smoking