#199: Getting More out of Less with Josh Becker

In the wise words of Tyler Durden, "We buy things we don't need, with money we don't have, to impress people we don't like". It really is true that the things we own end up owning us.  If you're ready to free your mind, body, and life from the shackles of possessions then you won't want to miss Episode 199 of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast.  My guest today is Josh Becker, the founder, and editor of www.becomingminimalist.com.  Josh is also the author of the books "The More of Less", "Simplify", and "Clutterfree with Kids".  He discovered minimalism after a brief conversation with an elderly neighbor.  Her advice had such a profound effect on Josh that it revolutionized his life forever.   Josh explains the steps he took to become a minimalist and the tremendous impact it's had in his life.  We discuss why de-cluttering is not the same as minimalism and he provides tips for letting go of possessions.  We delve into how to avoid trying to find happiness by buying things.  Josh details his intentional approach to making purchases, the advantages of a limited wardrobe, and much more.   Topics Include: How Josh first discovered minimalism and started to implement it in his life.  3:15 The life-changing sentence that his 80-year-old neighbor said to him.  5:25 Why moving stuff from one place to another is not minimalism and how to do it right.  11:48 The difference between de-cluttering and minimalism.  12:40 Letting go of things that you're attached to.  14:15 How to avoid the trap of buying more stuff to try to find happiness.  28:13 How to ensure you're not buying things for the wrong reasons.  31:16 The essential questions to ask before any purchase.  33:36 The advantage of having a "uniform" and "Project 333".  35:45 How Josh applies minimalism to everyday life and business.  40:30 The biggest impact that minimalism has had on his work.  42:10 What we should look for in others in order to learn from them.  47:25 His minimalist fitness routine and the "false first step".  51:43 Josh's morning ritual.  53:38 His thoughts on the importance of gratitude and how minimalism has helped make him more generous and content.  54:19 Connect with Josh online: Website Twitter Facebook Listen to Renegade Radio: To listen, you can either hit the flash audio player below or browse the links to find your preferred format … Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to listen on SoundCloud Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Right-click here and choose "Save As"to download this episode This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health. You never know what's going to come up in your day; however, with just one scoop of Athletic Greens when you wake up or add it to your morning smoothie, you know you have all of your bases covered. It's easy, and it tastes great. Go to http://www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast. This episode is also brought to you by Caffeine and Kilos. We all know that coffee is probably the greatest thing ever. There are countless studies proving the benefits of coffee. Dr. Sanjiv Chopra said that drinking coffee is one of the five essential habits for long-term good health. Caffeine and Kilos is a brand that embodies an active lifestyle. They have great looking apparel you can wear in the gym or out of the gym. It's smooth, fresh coffee blended and roasted for high caffeine content, so you can get all kinds of cranked up. They also have all natural,  whole food caffeinated bars with macros designed for performance. Get their delicious coffee and more at www.caffeineandkilos.com and use the code, "Renegade" and get free shipping on your first order. If you have questions, use the hashtag #RenegadeRadioPodcast and shoot them my way on Twitter or Instagram or email [email protected] Thank you for tuning in and subscribing. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.