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The Minimalists · May 25, 2026 · 43 min

540 | Dislike Owning

Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus answer a listener's question about parting with a father's cherished item, share the household items they personally dislike owning, and highlight the benefit of investing in durable everyday products. They also present the 30-Day Minimalism Game as a practical challenge for decluttering.

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Canon

The 30-Day Minimalism Game00:29:46
The Minimalists outline their decluttering challenge: get rid of one thing on day one, two things on day two, and so on for thirty days.

Highlights

Letting Go of Sentimental Inherited Items00:04:05
Millburn and Nicodemus advise a listener on how to part with a father’s prized possession that is rarely used.
Investing in Durable Everyday Items00:32:04
Millburn and Nicodemus discuss the value of choosing long‑lasting, sustainable products for daily use instead of cheap, disposable alternatives.

Editorial

The Items We Dislike Owning00:14:27
The hosts reveal specific household items they personally dislike having—excess kitchen tools, decorative clutter, and rarely used gadgets.
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