Joshua Fields Millburn
Born: June 29, 1981 – Dayton, Ohio, United States
Joshua Fields Millburn is an American author, podcaster, and filmmaker best known as co-founder of The Minimalists. He writes about minimalism, intentional living, consumerism, and personal growth, notably in Everything That Remains and Love People, Use Things. Through books, essays, documentaries, and a popular podcast, he has helped mainstream minimalist ideas.
Biography & Author's Journey
Joshua Fields Millburn is an American author, podcaster, filmmaker, and writing instructor best known as one half of The Minimalists. Born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1981, he grew up poor in a turbulent household, finished high school early, attended audio-engineering school, and entered the workforce instead of college. He spent the next decade climbing the corporate ladder, eventually becoming the youngest director in his company’s history. The decisive turning point came in late 2009, when his mother died and his marriage ended in the same month. That double loss pushed him to question the consumer-driven life he had built, adopt minimalism, pay down debt, and leave corporate work in 2011 to write full time. ((https://www.theminimalists.com/story/?utm_source=openai))
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Love People, Use Things
Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus
A minimalist guide to decluttering your life, focusing on meaningful relationships, and living with intention and purpose.
Minimalism
Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus
Two friends abandon corporate careers and excess possessions to focus on life's essentials: health, relationships, passion, growth, and contribution.
Love People, Use Things
Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus
A minimalist guide to decluttering your life, focusing on meaningful relationships, and living with intention and purpose.
Minimalism
Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus
Two friends abandon corporate careers and excess possessions to focus on life's essentials: health, relationships, passion, growth, and contribution.
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The Minimalist Morning System
This system is designed for professionals and creatives who feel overwhelmed by morning chaos and digital distractions. It provides a blueprint for protecting your mental clarity and energy by simplifying daily choices and physical spaces.
Minimalist Living for Peace and Health Guide
In an era of constant consumption, this guide provides a roadmap for reclaiming your time and mental energy. It is ideal for individuals feeling overwhelmed by clutter or stress who seek a sustainable balance between physical simplicity and emotional well-being.
Books on Self, Emotional & Mental Mastery
This plan is designed for individuals seeking to transition from reactive living to intentional self-mastery. It bridges the gap between biological brain science and psychological integration, making it ideal for those committed to profound personal transformation.
The Psychology of Self-Mastery
This plan is essential for high-performers and individuals seeking to move beyond reactive living by mastering their internal landscape. It combines behavioral science and cognitive psychology to help professionals and lifelong learners build resilience and mental clarity.
The Founder's Personal Brand Playbook
Founders often struggle with the internal pressures of perfectionism and anxiety that hinder their public presence. This playbook is designed for entrepreneurs who need to transform their communication from reactive to authoritative through psychological mastery and structured frameworks.
Minimalist Athlete: World-Class Performance
This program is designed for athletes who want to maximize their physical output without unnecessary complexity. It bridges the gap between foundational stability and high-speed reactive agility, making it essential for competitive basketball and field athletes.
Master Mind, Habits & Behavioral Science
This plan bridges the gap between neurological theory and practical application for anyone seeking total self-mastery. It is ideal for professionals, leaders, and individuals looking to optimize their performance by understanding the science of how they think and act.
Develop a Millionaire Mindset
Financial freedom begins with a cognitive shift from scarcity to abundance. This plan is designed for individuals seeking to break through mental barriers and adopt the practical systems required to build and sustain long-term wealth.
Community Voices
"Joshua Fields Millburn Of The Minimalists Lives A Deliberate Life With Less"
— Forbes
"Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, better known as The Minimalists, have made a career of living with a "less is more" mindset"
— Houstonia
"Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus are gradually converting me to the view that the less material things one possesses, the better"
— Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"The first thing you need to know about Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus is that they like to hug"
— TIME
"Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus spent years amassing the trappings of a "successful" life"
— Grist
"We had come to see a pair of ebullient bloggers named Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, who started calling themselves the Minimalists in 2010"
— The Guardian
"For Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, minimalism is much more than a simple, spartan ethos"
— Boston Globe
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
