The School of Greatness How Minimalism Can Improve Your Relationship With Money & People w/Joshua Fields Millburn EP 1161
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Sep 10, 2021 
Joshua Fields Millburn, a New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of The Minimalists, shares insights on minimalism and its impact on life. He discusses overcoming depression and the importance of organizing one’s life to enhance relationships with money and people. Discover valuable budgeting tips and the necessity of aligning spending with personal values. Millburn emphasizes that true happiness lies in meaningful connections, not material possessions, and advocates for intentional living as a path to deepen relationships and foster well-being.
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Decluttering and Happiness
- Decluttering helps uncover happiness by addressing internal clutter, not by organizing external items.
- Material possessions reflect our inner state, so decluttering is about healing the relationship with our stuff.
Organizing vs. Decluttering
- Organizing is "well-planned hoarding"; decluttering creates more value from fewer items.
- Let go of excess to benefit others and avoid blocking the value of truly useful possessions.
Pleasure vs. Happiness
- Distinguish pleasure (temporary enjoyment) from happiness (lasting contentment).
- Don't seek happiness through material possessions, but uncover it by addressing the root causes of discontent.
