![]() “She wanted (them) to understand (having) less,” he said, “it can be better than wanting more.” Louis, an 83-year-old great-grandmother brought three generations to absorb the lifestyle gurus’ message. The biggest surprise for these two 30-somethings is who this message resonates with. “We have met and interviewed some interesting, cool minimalists and different people from different walks of life,” Millburn said. They are filming a documentary of their experience on the road as well as the people that come to hear them speak. The longtime friends are about halfway through their 100-city tour. ![]() They stopped in Las Vegas March 22 at the Arts Factory to talk to a large crowd of practicing and potential minimalists about their latest book, “Everything That Remains.” Known as The Minimalists, they have written books and essays and traveled the country sharing their lifestyle philosophy. The duo’s less-is-more philosophy has resonated with fans across the country. “The benefits of knowing why help us declutter our lives, not just our things,” said Millburn, a former retail regional manager. We all know how to clean out a closet, but knowing the purpose behind throwing away all those cardigans and shoes that make it impossible to find what you are looking for is far more important. “It’s the meaning we give to those things.” “There’s nothing inherently wrong with the possessions,” Millburn said. Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus want you to ask yourself one question: How would your life be better if you owned less stuff?
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