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The Minimalists: Less Is Now

And when we have something,to do an honest evaluation of going, "Is this something I want...

And when we have something,
to do an honest evaluation of going, "Is this something I want to define
my life? Do I really want to keep this?" [Ryan] Chasing the American dream,
it cost me so much more than money

Full Transcript

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And when we have something, to do an honest evaluation of going,
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"Is this something I want to define my life? Do I really want to keep this?"
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[Ryan] Chasing the American dream, it cost me so much more than money.
Duration
14 seconds
Views
50
Timestamp in Movie
00:22:35
Uploaded
May 25, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
Booklight Productions,Catalyst Films

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Movie Summary

The Minimalists have reworked this phrase to create a sense of urgency for today’s consumer culture: now is the time for less.
My life was filled with stress, and anxiety, and discontent. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:06
My life was filled with stress, and anxiety, and discontent.
It got to a point in my life where I didn't know what was important. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:05
It got to a point in my life where I didn't know what w...
I had this gaping void in my life. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:05
I had this gaping void in my life.
So I tried to fill that void the same way many people do, with stuff. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:07
So I tried to fill that void the same way many people do, wi...
I continued to work 60, 70, sometimes 80 hours a week, - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:09
I continued to work 60, 70, sometimes 80 hours a week,
I barely thought about my health, or my relationships, - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:07
I barely thought about my health, or my relationships,
[Joshua] It's like I was swerving from credit card purchases - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:11
[Joshua] It's like I was swerving from credit card purc...
I had all of the stuff to fill every corner of my consumer-driven life. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:05
I had all of the stuff to fill every corner of my consumer-d...
Giant televisions, fine china, stainless steel appliances, - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:14
Giant televisions, fine china, stainless steel appliances,
Then, toward the end of 2008, actually it was two days before Christmas, - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:07
Then, toward the end of 2008, actually it was two days befor...
She had just moved down to Florida earlier that year - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:06
She had just moved down to Florida earlier that year
But on December 23rd, she found out she had Stage IV lung cancer. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:07
But on December 23rd, she found out she had Stage IV lung ca...
I spent a lot of time with Mom that year down in Florida - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:08
I spent a lot of time with Mom that year down in Florida
But when she passed, I realized I needed to make one last visit. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:05
But when she passed, I realized I needed to make one last vi...
So I flew from Dayton, Ohio, down to St. Pete Beach, Florida. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:05
So I flew from Dayton, Ohio, down to St. Pete Beach, Florida...
Like three houses worth of stuff crammed into Mom's tiny one-bedroom apartment. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:06
Like three houses worth of stuff crammed into Mom's tin...
Did you know the average American household - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:05
Did you know the average American household
Just take a look around at your average basement, or attic, or garage. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:05
Just take a look around at your average basement, or attic, ...
Unused sporting goods, exercise equipment, - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:25
Unused sporting goods, exercise equipment,
Boxes, and bins, and entire rooms stuffed with stuff. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:07
Boxes, and bins, and entire rooms stuffed with stuff.