This happens most for me in the pantry. It’s easy to buy food with little thought and forget about it. Then buy it again because you didn’t know you already did last time. To avoid this, I try to do “shelf cooking” every 4 weeks. So I meal plan with only what we have and shop for very little, like only fresh items. It saves money and food waste.
Monogrammed camouflage blanket that was my sons….(he’s 17 now, prolly got it when he was 5 and used it a couple years, then the polyester fleece got ‘hard’ and we demoted it to a bag in the garage) ….I BARELY remember him ever owning it, much less knowing that we still have that thing!!! Thanks-love this idea!!
Dana K White also talks about this amazing rule very regularly. she is an amazing resource for people who are overwhelmed with clutter but don't know where to start.I highly recommend her channel.
Exactly. If you didn't know you had it, you wouldn't know that it was gone. The other question I ask is, "What would I do if I didn't have this?" That has allowed me to let go of a lot of things.
I always hear in Forrest Gump’s way of saying “Greenbow, AlaBAMA!” “Laughing, MalaBAMA!” I think her name is Malerie (sp?), from Alabama, and they call her Malabama. As a native TN, it’s like a little slice of home to hear her laugh. I’m glad you enjoy it too!
...what a woman (I wouldn't say "girl" because it reminds me of "Fräulein" and "Mädchen" I did not liked to be addressed like that when I was a young woman). what a laugh, so full of joy and life, so freeing that I had to laugh with her right away.
I recently found a old notebook from my father dated 1941 -during the second world war in France-, I did not know I had that notebook in the attic. I will surely not let go since it is part of family history. So the "did not know" rule does not always work for me.
Josh, i don't do manmade rules but this one i am taking into account. Because i am that "didn't know" person, i am always finding treasure whenever i declutter, clothes that i didn't even know exist. Thank you for this.
I recently moved abroad and when people see my belongings almost all of them said "Why didn't you bring so little here". So I told them that I don't have anything else. They were shocked. I saw the pity on their eyes:) They thought that it is because I was poor. Well I am broke but can afford more than that. At this point IDK if I can find anything else that I own.
I’m in the middle of boxing all our crazy stuff since we’re moving in 2 weeks and found so many items I had no idea I had… so many duplicate items that I’m getting rid of, giving away… it’s very emotional process!!!
I don't agree with this rule.It might work for you, but doesn't work for me. This applies to advice in general. I found a skirt this summer that I didn't know I had. It's been sitting in a box for over 20 years. It's silk, it's fab and I wore it all summer.
I love my skirts. I rotate thru them a so some years I wear some of them a lot but then not as much for a couple of years. A person can only have so many categories of keep -and -treasure stuff in their life. Skirts, books and bikes for me. Art supplies too, I suppose
I remember reading an article a few years ago about this person finding a Ruben's in their attic. They god rid of it... for several dozens millions! 😄 👍🏻 Great new rule!! Love it!
Yes! "Someone gave it to me!" At age 54(?) or thereabouts, I decided I would get rid of 54 things. I made a list of the things. I also made another list of where I got the things. I noticed that quite a few were in my house because someone gave them to me. Wow, it was interesting! I had this practice for several years, at the next birthday, and the next, but I never made the second list again, as it was not as important anymore. I find the best way for me to get rid of things is to have a box or a bag that I keep adding to over time, then I donate. Good job with this video!
Years ago, we had a house fire. Everyone survived. We were abundantly blessed. 5 years later, we are moving. I just had Greendrop collect half of the belongings in our garage. It felt great. I didn't know I owned a BBQ lighter.
My husband and I are done buying stuff we're getting off of the consumerism wheel you're not going to purchase anything we do not need or do not have to have if we can get it secondhand and a thrift store or Goodwill we will do that first
I know I own it but this rule made me think about my stuff (just got rid of 75% of my books - donated to public library). I own a small outdoor gas grill plus large gas tank attached, taking up space on my small patio. I became vegan 13 years ago and rarely use a grill now. I live alone and when you don't eat meat/fish....I could grill veggies and tofu steaks but I do not. I roast inside in my oven. Going to sell it cheap on nextdoor.
Yes but just because I didn’t remember I had something does not mean I don’t want it. I have beautiful glassware and probably other quilts and various things that I haven’t seen in a while or are temporarily out of mind but I do want them. However, I agree in plenty of cases you are correct and I should let it go if I didn’t even realize or remember I owned it.
I change out my toothbrush after routine dental Apts every 6 months but I always have an extra tooth brush. In the event I get sick I change my toothbrush :)
What do you do with old Mac desktops that are too slow to operate well but are packed with personal files. It’s sitting in my attic and I do not want it but it still works.
My husband and I rounded up all our no-longer-loved electronics. An ancient iMac, a highly distressed MacBookPro, a cracked ancient iPad, several cell phones, peripherals... I found a store that sells used and refurbishes electronics. I used the credit from the old stuff to get a used AppleWatch for half price, which is like a good quality haircut for me. Brilliant - because I really missed not having my AppleWatch. The old one died. Yey, a win!
Unlock the Power of the 'Didn't Know' Rule! Dive into this mind-blowing video to discover how this rule can transform your perspective and lead you to new heights! Embrace the unknown and embrace growth like never before! Don't miss this eye-opening revelation - it's time to break free from limitations!
I did not think I owned much but after downsizing a little at a time for the past 10 years, I realized that I indeed own so very much. My best advice to the younger crowd is less is better. My kids have taken what they wanted but finding people to take stuff left over has been tough. Good, working stuff. Too hard to throw away. This would not be an issue if I had not bought so much to begin with. I hope this helps a younger person who is just starting out. November 4, 2022
What’s one thing you didn’t realize you own?
Children's toys!
Stuff that i don't cook with. Flour, semolina.
This happens most for me in the pantry. It’s easy to buy food with little thought and forget about it. Then buy it again because you didn’t know you already did last time. To avoid this, I try to do “shelf cooking” every 4 weeks. So I meal plan with only what we have and shop for very little, like only fresh items. It saves money and food waste.
Monogrammed camouflage blanket that was my sons….(he’s 17 now, prolly got it when he was 5 and used it a couple years, then the polyester fleece got ‘hard’ and we demoted it to a bag in the garage) ….I BARELY remember him ever owning it, much less knowing that we still have that thing!!! Thanks-love this idea!!
Hundreds of random electronic cables....
Dana K White also talks about this amazing rule very regularly. she is an amazing resource for people who are overwhelmed with clutter but don't know where to start.I highly recommend her channel.
Yep! She’s amazing. A Slob Comes Clean
“Do the dishes”. I enjoyed her audiobook on a roadtrip.
She’s a legend!
Amnesia produced by excess-brilliant!
Minimalism as a philosophy has had an impact I never expected.
Thanks for the conversations, they've added much needed perspective in a shallow world.
Exactly. If you didn't know you had it, you wouldn't know that it was gone. The other question I ask is, "What would I do if I didn't have this?" That has allowed me to let go of a lot of things.
My favorite part of these videos is the girl laughing in the background 😂
I always hear in Forrest Gump’s way of saying “Greenbow, AlaBAMA!”
“Laughing, MalaBAMA!”
I think her name is Malerie (sp?), from Alabama, and they call her Malabama. As a native TN, it’s like a little slice of home to hear her laugh. I’m glad you enjoy it too!
...what a woman (I wouldn't say "girl" because it reminds me of "Fräulein" and "Mädchen" I did not liked to be addressed like that when I was a young woman).
what a laugh, so full of joy and life, so freeing that I had to laugh with her right away.
Malabama is such a gem. I love her laugh its contagious!
I recently found a old notebook from my father dated 1941 -during the second world war in France-, I did not know I had that notebook in the attic. I will surely not let go since it is part of family history. So the "did not know" rule does not always work for me.
Organized junk drawer? Now that’s GOALS!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
TK for the Win : "Amnesia Produced By Excess"
I discovered a room in my house I forgot I had.
Josh, i don't do manmade rules but this one i am taking into account. Because i am that "didn't know" person, i am always finding treasure whenever i declutter, clothes that i didn't even know exist.
Thank you for this.
More than once I have bought a CD and found I already owned it.
I recently moved abroad and when people see my belongings almost all of them said "Why didn't you bring so little here". So I told them that I don't have anything else. They were shocked. I saw the pity on their eyes:) They thought that it is because I was poor. Well I am broke but can afford more than that.
At this point IDK if I can find anything else that I own.
Love it!
I just had two ads play before this would play?
I’m in the middle of boxing all our crazy stuff since we’re moving in 2 weeks and found so many items I had no idea I had… so many duplicate items that I’m getting rid of, giving away… it’s very emotional process!!!
The companion rule to this is 'Forgot' in place of 'Didn't know'.
I don't agree with this rule.It might work for you, but doesn't work for me. This applies to advice in general. I found a skirt this summer that I didn't know I had. It's been sitting in a box for over 20 years. It's silk, it's fab and I wore it all summer.
It's fine if it's something you start using. Just don't put it back in the box on the shelf and forget it again.
I love my skirts. I rotate thru them a so some years I wear some of them a lot but then not as much for a couple of years.
A person can only have so many categories of keep -and -treasure stuff in their life. Skirts, books and bikes for me. Art supplies too, I suppose
I remember reading an article a few years ago about this person finding a Ruben's in their attic. They god rid of it... for several dozens millions! 😄 👍🏻
Great new rule!! Love it!
Yes! "Someone gave it to me!"
At age 54(?) or thereabouts, I decided I would get rid of 54 things. I made a list of the things. I also made another list of where I got the things. I noticed that quite a few were in my house because someone gave them to me. Wow, it was interesting! I had this practice for several years, at the next birthday, and the next, but I never made the second list again, as it was not as important anymore.
I find the best way for me to get rid of things is to have a box or a bag that I keep adding to over time, then I donate.
Good job with this video!
Love this! I've just turned 60, so I'm getting rid of 60 things today!! Thank you Cynthia!!
@@caroljones2539 You're welcome!
@@caroljones2539 Happy Birthday!!💐
I have the “I didn’t know I didn’t have this anymore” problem
Years ago, we had a house fire. Everyone survived. We were abundantly blessed. 5 years later, we are moving. I just had Greendrop collect half of the belongings in our garage. It felt great. I didn't know I owned a BBQ lighter.
I love laughing with you guys!
My husband and I are done buying stuff we're getting off of the consumerism wheel you're not going to purchase anything we do not need or do not have to have if we can get it secondhand and a thrift store or Goodwill we will do that first
I’m actually not ok with the idea of brushing teeth in the kitchen sink!!
Do a video challenge where people stop buying stuff for a week👍It is exciting to see what happens when you stop buying SOoOoO much stuff🙌
YES!! 👏 👏 👏 There's 'Buy Nothing Day' coming up in a month! (Same day as Black Friday) 😄
@@Recordings-ov4hv my Mormon friends taught me how to be like that
I know I own it but this rule made me think about my stuff (just got rid of 75% of my books - donated to public library). I own a small outdoor gas grill plus large gas tank attached, taking up space on my small patio. I became vegan 13 years ago and rarely use a grill now. I live alone and when you don't eat meat/fish....I could grill veggies and tofu steaks but I do not. I roast inside in my oven. Going to sell it cheap on nextdoor.
Makes sense! So let it go!
Last week I found my old tennis racket I havent used in 30 years on a shelf in the garage, so yes I am letting it go.
We accumulate so much stuff, we can find it in a bag, or a box or something. Lol. I totally get it!!!
Brilliant! I have one house in the country side and one flat in town so I also have two toothbrushes 😂
It make so much sense !
Yes but just because I didn’t remember I had something does not mean I don’t want it. I have beautiful glassware and probably other quilts and various things that I haven’t seen in a while or are temporarily out of mind but I do want them. However, I agree in plenty of cases you are correct and I should let it go if I didn’t even realize or remember I owned it.
I change out my toothbrush after routine dental Apts every 6 months but I always have an extra tooth brush. In the event I get sick I change my toothbrush :)
I love this!
Wow-great idea 🙌
This rule doesn't necessarily work when you have ADHD because we forget about the existence of anything we don't see. 😂
Oh, you guys crack me up! 😅 You got me at those speedos. 👀 🤣
What do you do with old
Mac desktops that are too slow to operate well but are packed with personal files. It’s sitting in my attic and I do not want it but it still works.
My husband and I rounded up all our no-longer-loved electronics. An ancient iMac, a highly distressed MacBookPro, a cracked ancient iPad, several cell phones, peripherals... I found a store that sells used and refurbishes electronics. I used the credit from the old stuff to get a used AppleWatch for half price, which is like a good quality haircut for me. Brilliant - because I really missed not having my AppleWatch. The old one died. Yey, a win!
This is a good one
Unlock the Power of the 'Didn't Know' Rule! Dive into this mind-blowing video to discover how this rule can transform your perspective and lead you to new heights! Embrace the unknown and embrace growth like never before! Don't miss this eye-opening revelation - it's time to break free from limitations!
I like this rule!
I did not think I owned much but after downsizing a little at a time for the past 10 years, I realized that I indeed own so very much. My best advice to the younger crowd is less is better. My kids have taken what they wanted but finding people to take stuff left over has been tough. Good, working stuff. Too hard to throw away. This would not be an issue if I had not bought so much to begin with. I hope this helps a younger person who is just starting out.
November 4, 2022
Just realized I had 2 toothbrushes one at home and one at gym.
I follow this rule a lot when I’m cleaning closets out! It’s the best way to toss things or donate.
Who is the lady cracking up in the background? I love it!
MalaBAMA is what they call her.
@@spiritbeingapotheca One of their wives? Or is she just some of that helps with the show?
❤
And at 1.44 you need say no more. 😁
Starter like?
I get rid of things I didn't know I had once a month. My place is darn near empty ha! ha!
I love the host 😍 what's his name?
Joshua Fields Millburn
Is having a dingo in the room minimalist?
2 stereos and 4 speakers. Yikees
Out of sight out of mind
An empanada press.
I can't believe he brushes his teeth in the kitchen 🙄
Sounds like he's being considerate, and why not? 🤷♀️
@@svenjatricia how loud is he when he brushes his teeth? 😁
Unless you have ADHD......😩