When you talk to him, Joshua Becker radiates positivity and peace. Maybe that’s the natural result of a life spent eliminating distractions and focusing on what matters. For Becker, that’s at the heart of what minimalism means.
Becker has been writing and speaking about minimalism for 15 years, inspiring a wave of the growing movement, which encourages people to cut back on possessions in order to free up time, space, and mental energy for the things that really matter. To him, minimalism isn’t just about streamlining his possessions or becoming more efficient with his time—it’s about the art of living well and prioritizing the aspects of life that have true, long-lasting meaning. In Becker’s case, that means faith, family, and work. His work involves helping others get free of the consumerist trap that eats up paychecks, closet-space, and mental clarity.
