Goodbye, Things

Item: Goodbye, Things
Rating: 4.00
Author: mercurial

by Fumio Sasaki

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.

Reviewed by mercurial on Jul 11, 2018

4 of 5 stars

My first minimalism read after Marie Kondo's 2 books on organization. This is not just a guidebook for practical organization tips but one that walks through the author's thoughts and journey to reducing clutter. For those who prefer a to-do list, the second half of the book will be more useful. In audio book format, I enjoyed the first half of the book as an experience close to guided meditation.

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