The Minimalists · October 5, 2026 · 40m 59s

558 | The Collection

Joshua Fields Millburn and T.K. Coleman discuss the difference between collecting and curating, the psychological loopholes we use to avoid change, and practical strategies to maintain a clutter-free living room. They also share personal updates from Joshua’s solo tour and answer a listener question about their go-to black t-shirts.

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The Difference Between Collecting and Curating00:01:11

Joshua and T.K. explore how curating implies intentional selection, while collecting often leads to accumulation without purpose.

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Loophole Finding and Behavior Change00:03:45

They examine the human tendency to find loopholes that preserve existing habits under a new guise, like replacing shopping for trendy items with 'minimalist' shopping.

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