He currently lives in a small sparsely-furnished apartment in Tokyo. 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, who downsized to 150 items in 215 square feet, argues for radical minimalism in his book, 'Goodbye Things.' I s ' G o o d b y e, T h i n g s ' t h e N e w ' L i f. KonMarid out ‘Goodbye, Things is your next decluttering challenge. Here are some frequently asked questions about Fumio Sasaki: 1. In his new book Goodbye, Things, Fumio Sasaki shares the lessons he learned by going minimalist.

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. Fumio Sasaki is a Japanese author who gained popularity for his book 'Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism.' In this book, Sasaki shares his personal journey towards minimalism and the benefits he has experienced through decluttering his life.

Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki