# 550 | Surgical Decluttering

An episode of [The Minimalists](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1069757084), 3 Aug 2026, 50 min.

Audio: https://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/theminimalists/550_Minimal.mp3?dest-id=334557

Joshua and T.K. talk about surgical decluttering, when more is better than minimalism, our favorite minimalist furniture brands, a new 14-minute decluttering rule, and much more. Discussed in this episode: Is expectation premeditated disappointment? (6:07) When does minimalism stop solving the problem and start becoming the problem? (9:51) When is more better than minimalism? (21:01) Right Here, Right Now: Zoom calls with The Minimalists and Tom Cat's em(body)ment sessions. (30:21) WWJO: What couch and dishes does Joshua own? (43:01) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

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