Episode
#316: Joshua Fields Millburn – The Minimalist On Discipline, Writing, & AI
1:02:51
Published: Mon Feb 13 2023
Description
Joshua Fields Millburn is one-half of The Minimalists. He is also a New York Times–bestselling author, Emmy-nominated Netflix filmmaker, podcaster, writing instructor, and international speaker. But in this conversation, he spoke about why he doesn’t get too attached to those labels, the practice of grounding, why he doesn’t use his phone on Saturdays, why discipline is a misnomer, and much more. (0:00) Intro (4:55) How Do Accomplishments Feel? (6:25) Kapil Gupta (16:03) Why Are We Doing Things? (21:28) Grounding (27:01) Un-Schooling (30:10) How Does Joshua Choose Teachers? (33:00) Discipline Is A Misnomer? (40:00) Screenless Saturdays (45:00) Hugging Fans & Connection (50:43) Josh on AI (52:08) Fiction/Reading (57:54) Writing (1:00:48) Challenge Joshua’s Links Website: https://www.theminimalists.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theminimalists My Links ✉️ Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.substack.com 🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dannymiranda 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/dannymiranda 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda
Chapters
The number of accomplishments one has may look impressive on paper, but they don't necessarily bring fulfillment and purpose to life.
00:00 - 06:03 (06:03)
Summary
The number of accomplishments one has may look impressive on paper, but they don't necessarily bring fulfillment and purpose to life.
Episode#316: Joshua Fields Millburn – The Minimalist On Discipline, Writing, & AI
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The constant acquisition of material possessions or more money will not make us happier in the long run.
06:03 - 11:29 (05:26)
Summary
The constant acquisition of material possessions or more money will not make us happier in the long run. Mechanical solutions such as decluttering or improving finances can be helpful, but true happiness comes from finding contentment and fulfillment beyond material pursuits.
Episode#316: Joshua Fields Millburn – The Minimalist On Discipline, Writing, & AI
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker shares his favorite technique of answering questions with questions and how it made him realize the importance of understanding our motives and intentions for our actions in life at any age.
11:29 - 19:28 (07:58)
Summary
The speaker shares his favorite technique of answering questions with questions and how it made him realize the importance of understanding our motives and intentions for our actions in life at any age.
Episode#316: Joshua Fields Millburn – The Minimalist On Discipline, Writing, & AI
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Standing barefoot on the ground for 15-30 minutes can benefit those with inflammation or autoimmunity.
19:28 - 23:29 (04:01)
Summary
Standing barefoot on the ground for 15-30 minutes can benefit those with inflammation or autoimmunity. The speaker has a grounding pad and aims to become a medical doctor to help people with cleft palate surgeries.
Episode#316: Joshua Fields Millburn – The Minimalist On Discipline, Writing, & AI
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses the benefits of being barefoot outside and using a grounding mat to remain grounded indoors, emphasizing the conductivity of concrete and grass for grounding.
23:29 - 26:22 (02:53)
Summary
The speaker discusses the benefits of being barefoot outside and using a grounding mat to remain grounded indoors, emphasizing the conductivity of concrete and grass for grounding.