Joshua answers a bunch of questions about simple living. Watch “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at http://patreon.com/theminimalists Questions answered in this episode: Do you plan on making another movie? What do you think of veganism and its effects on the environment? What do I tell family members who are upset that I don’t want to participate in a gift exchange during the holiday season? How can I be a minimalist as a teacher or a student when I have so many physical items—books, papers, etc.—to deal with? What are your thoughts on tiny houses? What are your thoughts on renting versus buying? What is the simplest way to explain minimalism to others? How do I get started with minimalism? How do I convince family members to adopt minimalism? Detailed show notes: http://theminimalists.com/podcast #TheMinimalists