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The Minimalists · June 29, 2026 · 42:35

Unoptimized Life

Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus
Show Notes

The Minimalists discuss how the pursuit of optimization can become a trap that diminishes life quality, when to buy quality goods without excess, and share rules to declutter email. They also answer a listener question about Joshua's floor-sleeping setup.

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Highlights

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The Trap of Optimization00:00:48
The hosts argue that an excessive focus on optimization can backfire and make life worse.
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When Quality Becomes Extravagance
They discuss the line between buying quality goods that last and extravagant spending that contradicts minimalist principles.
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Editorial

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Seven Rules to Declutter Email
They outline a set of rules to drastically reduce email clutter and regain mental space.
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Hating When People Waste Your Time00:00:48
The hosts respond to a listener who hates when others waste their time.
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Misc

✧The hosts ask listeners to leave a podcast review as a birthday gift for Joshua.
✧Joshua uses a futon and tatami mat for floor sleeping; links are shared in the show notes.
✧The episode promotes a live Zoom call for the community.
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