Goodbye, things

the new Japanese minimalism

259 pages

English language

Published March 1, 2017

ISBN:
978-0-393-60903-5
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OCLC Number:
951070792

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"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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Loved it! Simplify your life and unload

I really liked this book! Read it in 3 sittings. Author takes on a journey and his philosophy in simplifying his life by getting rid of many of his extra belongings and improving other areas (healthy eating, etc).

Includes 55 Tips to say goodbye to your things, and 15 tips for the next phase of one's minimalistic/simple journey.

Does not encourage straight out trash, but does recommend auctions and donations.

This had been on my list for a while and I'm really glad I read it. Encourages me to get rid of some stuff.

I'd love to see a followup or yearly update of how he's doing. He does run a blog but it's in Japanese.

Review of 'Goodbye, things' on 'Goodreads'

Relatively clear and concise. I expected a lot more of Marie Kondo's philosophy, but this was completely and refreshingly different.

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Hat mir sehr gut gefallen! Ich war ja - mal wieder - eher skeptisch, ob ich mit einem japanischen Junggesellen, der als Verlagslektor in Tokio lebt, genügend gemeinsam hätte, um mir von ihm etwas über eine minnimalistischere Lebensweise sagen zu lassen. Aber überraschenderweise fand ich das Buch durchaus hilfreich, auch für mich als verheiratete Verlagsangestellte im ländlichen Nordbaden. Auch wenn ich noch meilenweit von einem wirklich minimalistischen Lebensstil entfernt bin, habe ich aus seinen Berichten noch die ein oder andere Inspiration ziehen können. Mir hat gefallen, wie er immer wieder sich selbst als Beispiel anführt und ich fand seine "Wandlung" glaubwürdig. Auch die Vorher-Nachherfotos im Bildteil fand ich inspirierend. Ins Nachdenken gebracht haben mich z.B. solche Aussagen wie "Betrachte den Einzelhandel oder Online-Stores als Dein Vorrats - und Lagerhaus" oder "Deine ganze Stadt ist Deine Wohnung, nicht nur die Räume, in denen Dein Bett steht". Wie gesagt, ich bin meilenweit …

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Subjects

  • Simplicity
  • Self-actualization (Psychology)
  • Orderliness
  • Consumption (Economics)
  • Psychological aspects

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