Goodbye, Things
2017 • 288 pages
Ratings34
Average rating3.5
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Ratings34
Average rating3.5
"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. The effects were remarkable: Sasaki gained true freedom, new focus, and a real sense of gratitude for everything around him. 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 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"--Page [4] of cover.
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Fans of minimalism are going to like this book regardless, but I would not call this a great entry-level minimalism book. I think that some of Sasaki's examples are excellent (e.g. narratives on the discontent of maximalism), but overall there's not much that is highly actionable besides “get rid of your stuff.” Still, it's a pleasant read and a reminder to focus on the things that matter.
I highly recommend this book. I need to go and listen to it again now lol.
This is a good book on minimalism, how to get into it, and the benefits from this lifestyle. The writing of the book itself was very Japanese-y, and it made a quick and easy (and sometimes funny!) read.
Some ideas were hard for me to relate to, and it may be because I'm not fully comfortable with the idea of minimalism yet. I also didn't particularly enjoy all the Brand X love. I'm getting there, though, and this book had great tips and pointers which will definitely make the transition easier.
