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"Stillness"

"Stillness"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua talks about stillness, quietude, combating distractions, and slowing down with author Ryan Holiday, and they answer the following questions:

How do I find stillness in the middle of a crisis? (53:15)

How do I find peace in a toxic relationship to which I’m legally bound? (56:26)

How do I cut...

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Video: "Stillness"

Video: "Stillness"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua talks about stillness, quietude, combating distractions, and slowing down with author Ryan Holiday, and they answer the following questions:

How do I find stillness in the middle of a crisis? (53:14)

How do I find peace in a toxic relationship to which I’m legally bound? (56:24)

How do I cut...

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"Everything Is Political"

"Everything Is Political"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss all things political, including Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign, with comedian and podcaster Jamie Kilstein.

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Video: "Everything Is Political"

Video: "Everything Is Political"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss all things political, including Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign, with comedian and podcaster Jamie Kilstein.

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"More Decluttering"

"More Decluttering"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss decluttering our spaces, lives, hearts, and minds, and they answer the following questions:

How do I determine the appropriate traditions for my family? (09:27)

How do I appropriately organize a space that still feels cluttered after decluttering? (19:55)

How do I best organize the home screen of my mobile phone? (27:19)

How do I decl...

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Video: "More Decluttering"

Video: "More Decluttering"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss decluttering our spaces, lives, hearts, and minds, and they answer the following questions:

How do I determine the appropriate traditions for my family? (09:27)

How do I appropriately organize a space that still feels cluttered after decluttering? (19:55)

How do I best organize the home screen of my mobile phone? (27:19)

How do I decl...

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"Optimal Health Is Real Wealth"

"Optimal Health Is Real Wealth"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about simple choices to improve overall wellness with Dr. Ryan Greene from Monarch Athletic Club, and they answer the following questions:

What are Dr. Greene’s thoughts on EMF and artificial light exposure? (38:46)

How do I improve my poor appetite? (45:20)

How do I improve my...

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Video: "Optimal Health Is Real Wealth"

Video: "Optimal Health Is Real Wealth"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about simple choices to improve overall wellness with Dr. Ryan Greene from Monarch Athletic Club, and they answer the following questions:

What are Dr. Greene’s thoughts on EMF and artificial light exposure? (38:47)

How do I improve my poor appetite? (45:21)

How do I improve my...

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"Spending Time or Investing Time"

"Spending Time or Investing Time"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss success, successful people, and how the world’s most successful people launched their careers with author Alex Banayan, and they answer the following questions:

What is the one essential skill for any successful person? (38:15)

How do successful people identify the most appropri...

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Video: "Spending Time or Investing Time"

Video: "Spending Time or Investing Time"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss success, successful people, and how the world’s most successful people launched their careers with author Alex Banayan, and they answer the following questions:

What is the one essential skill for any successful person? (38:14)

How do successful people identify the most appropri...

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"Ideas, Not Ideology"

"Ideas, Not Ideology"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss bucking the status quo, embracing our idiosyncrasies, and what happens when we refuse to conform with author, podcaster, and entrepreneur Jason Zook, and they answer the following questions:

Should we always buck the status quo? (08:11)

How do I address my feelings of isolatio...

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Video: "Ideas, Not Ideology"

Video: "Ideas, Not Ideology"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss bucking the status quo, embracing our idiosyncrasies, and what happens when we refuse to conform with author, podcaster, and entrepreneur Jason Zook, and they answer the following questions:

Should we always buck the status quo? (08:11)

How do I address my feelings of isolatio...

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"Good Life, Good People"

"Good Life, Good People"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss questioning religion, questioning atheism, questioning belief systems, and finding peace with Mosaic pastor Erwin McManus, and they answer the following questions:

Are minimalism and religion similar in their values? (38:39)

What is your opinion regarding the commodification of rel...

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Video: "Good Life, Good People"

Video: "Good Life, Good People"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss questioning religion, questioning atheism, questioning belief systems, and finding peace with Mosaic pastor Erwin McManus, and they answer the following questions:

Are minimalism and religion similar in their values? (38:39)

What is your opinion regarding the commodification of rel...

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"Dig Deeper"

"Dig Deeper"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua discusses artistry, resourcefulness, originality, and craft with singer-songwriter Jay Nash, and they answer the following questions:

How do I cultivate a diversity of interests and hobbies while maintaining intentionality and balance? (28:35)

How do I ensure I’m not rehashing the work of my influe...

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Video: "Dig Deeper"

Video: "Dig Deeper"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua discusses artistry, resourcefulness, originality, and craft with singer-songwriter Jay Nash, and they answer the following questions:

How do I cultivate a diversity of interests and hobbies while maintaining intentionality and balance? (28:35)

How do I ensure I’m not rehashing the work of my influe...

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"Quit the Joy You Hate"

"Quit the Joy You Hate"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss financial independence, spending habits, and solving money problems with filmmaker Travis Shakespeare, and they answer the following questions:

What budgeting apps do you recommend? (21:39)

How do I discuss my debt with my partner? (22:25)

Are there other paths to fina...

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Video: "Quit the Joy You Hate"

Video: "Quit the Joy You Hate"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss financial independence, spending habits, and solving money problems with filmmaker Travis Shakespeare, and they answer the following questions:

What budgeting apps do you recommend? (21:40)

How do I discuss my debt with my partner? (22:26)

Are there other paths to fina...

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"Mysteries of the Mind"

"Mysteries of the Mind"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss consciousness, the mysteries of the brain, and decluttering our minds with New York Times bestselling author Annaka Harris, and they answer the following questions:

How do I halt my obsession with purging stuff? (50:37)

How has your study of consciousness affected ...

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Video: "Mysteries of the Mind"

Video: "Mysteries of the Mind"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss consciousness, the mysteries of the brain, and decluttering our minds with New York Times bestselling author Annaka Harris, and they answer the following questions:

How do I halt my obsession with purging stuff? (50:37)

How has your study of consciousness affected your worldview an...

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"Agree to Disagree"

"Agree to Disagree"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about tribes, picking sides, and finding common ground with people who have different beliefs with comedian and podcaster Jamie Kilstein, and they answer the following questions:

How do I address loved ones who believe my political party is negatively impacting our countr...

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Video: "Agree to Disagree"

Video: "Agree to Disagree"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about tribes, picking sides, and finding common ground with people who have different beliefs with comedian and podcaster Jamie Kilstein, and they answer the following questions:

How do I address loved ones who believe my political party is negatively impacting our countr...

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"The Power of Thoughts"

"The Power of Thoughts"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about the pros and cons of positive thinking with educator and podcaster T.K. Coleman, and they answer the following questions:

How do I focus on the positive while still acknowledging and addressing the negative? (56:55)

How do I solicit feedback without sacrificing positivity? (1:13:32)...

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Video: "The Power of Thoughts"

Video: "The Power of Thoughts"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about the pros and cons of positive thinking with educator and podcaster T.K. Coleman, and they answer the following questions:

How do I focus on the positive while still acknowledging and addressing the negative? (56:56)

How do I solicit feedback without sacrificing positivity? (1:13:33)...

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"Company of One"

"Company of One"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua discusses minimalist business models, entrepreneurship, building a small business, and making your business better with author and podcaster Paul Jarvis, and they answer the following questions:

What is a reasonable expectation regarding the percent of work you endure versus the percent of work you enjoy? (37:5...

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Video: "Company of One"

Video: "Company of One"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua discusses minimalist business models, entrepreneurship, building a small business, and making your business better with author and podcaster Paul Jarvis, and they answer the following questions:

What is a reasonable expectation regarding the percent of work you endure versus the percent of work you enjoy? (37:5...

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"Disagree About Money"

"Disagree About Money"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua talks about earning income, managing money, financial willpower, budgeting mistakes, and what it means to live a “rich” life with author Ramit Sethi, and they answer the following questions:

Is it appropriate to use credit cards merely to accrue points? (24:45)

Where should I inves...

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Video: "Disagree About Money"

Video: "Disagree About Money"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua talks about earning income, managing money, financial willpower, budgeting mistakes, and what it means to live a “rich” life with author Ramit Sethi, and they answer the following questions:

Is it appropriate to use credit cards merely to accrue points? (24:45)

Where should I inves...

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"Joy in Imperfection"

"Joy in Imperfection"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about insecurities, criticism, perceived failures, and redefining success with singer-songwriter Griffin House, and they answer the following questions: 

How do I ensure I’m always growing as a creative? (19:58)

How do I help my partner overcome his insecurities? (29:04)

Wh...

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Video: "Joy in Imperfection"

Video: "Joy in Imperfection"

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about insecurities, criticism, perceived failures, and redefining success with singer-songwriter Griffin House, and they answer the following questions: 

How do I ensure I’m always growing as a creative? (19:58)

How do I help my partner overcome his insecurities? (29:05)

Wh...

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