Author, Essayist

Ryan Nicodemus

Co-founder of The Minimalists, collaborator on essays exploring intentional living, perspective-taking, and personal philosophy. Emphasizes intellectual honesty and questioning assumptions.

Known For

Minimalism philosophyPerspective-taking frameworksIntentional living essays

Canon

Beliefs Shape Perception and Define Possibility

Canon

Grief as Neural Remapping: The Brain Reorganizes Relationships Across Space, Time, and Closeness

Curious

Machine Living vs. Human Flourishing: The Optimization Trap

Novel

Meaning Comes from Responsibility, Not Happiness

Canon

Micro-Discipline: The Slightly Harder Choice Compounds Into Resilience

Canon

Phronesis: Practical Wisdom as the Bridge Between Knowledge and Right Action

Curious

Present Moment Acceptance While Remaining Open to Possibility

Curious

Focus Only on What You Can Control

Canon

Books

■Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life(2011)

Episodes

#4123: Learning to Let Go AND Letting Go of Control by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists on Letting GoAug 17, 2026 #548 | Past LivesJul 20, 2026 #546 | Ask for HelpJul 6, 2026 #Unoptimized LifeJun 29, 2026 #542 | Sacred ThingsJun 8, 2026 #4043: How to Make a Damn Decision AND 3 Reasons to Seek Other POVsJun 8, 2026 #540 | Dislike OwningMay 25, 2026 #539 | Drop EverythingMay 18, 2026 #Out of SightMay 11, 2026 #537 | JeromeMay 4, 2026 #After MinimalismApr 13, 2026 #531 | Maximalist HouseholdsMar 16, 2026 #530 | Information ClutterMar 9, 2026 #523 | Time to Let GoJan 19, 2026 #Begin AgainDec 22, 2025 #Holiday Shopping SeasonNov 24, 2025 #511 | Holding OnOct 27, 2025