What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The theme of this book is basically: I was unhappy, minimizing my things made me happy I believe it can make you happy too here's how. He speaks a lot about his former self all the mistakes he made all the failures and unhappiness, even now at one point saying 'she since dumped me' haha. I really liked what some may see as the self deprecating nature of this book ( something kondo does as well) I just see it as honest. This book contained so many lightbulb moments. It seems like he has an answer for everything its almost like he is reading the readers mind answering their questions, providing solutions to their excuses before they are even formed. This book is no chore to get through I was hanging on every word, as a minimalist I suppose everything he writes has a clear purpose. I think what makes this book stand out is that its incredibly well formed and clear yet I think you could open any random page and get some good advice. Fumio of course gives some minimalist philosophy but its from a logical practical place. I like 'the minimalists' from the Netflix documentary but they can be a little preachy and a little too philosophical for some.

ME: always organized/clean no problem discarding incredible success with konmari curious since about full blown minimalism This guy really breaks minimalism down. He currently lives in a small sparsely-furnished apartment in Tokyo.Anyone curious about Minimalism MUST READ Minimalism is built around the idea that there’s nothing that you’re lacking.įumio Sasaki is the co-editor-in-chief at Wani Books and the author of the minimalism book Goodbye, Things. When given too many choices, people tend to worry that there’s something better out there than what they decided on. We use objects to tell people just how valuable we are. Why do we own so many things when we don’t need them? What is their purpose? I think the answer is quite clear: We’re desperate to convey our own worth, our own value to others. The benefits of a minimalist life can be realized by anyone, and Sasaki’s humble vision of true happiness will open your eyes to minimalism’s potential.

In Goodbye, Things Sasaki modestly shares his personal minimalist experience, offering specific tips on the minimizing process and revealing how the new minimalist movement can not only transform your space but truly enrich your life. The effects were remarkable: Sasaki gained true freedom, new focus, and a real sense of gratitude for everything around him. Fumio Sasaki is not an enlightened minimalism expert or organizing guru like Marie Kondo-he’s just a regular guy who was stressed out and constantly comparing himself to others, until one day he decided to change his life by saying goodbye to everything he didn’t absolutely need.

Goodbye things by fumio sasaki