“I think that some of our unhappiness is simply due to the burden of all our things. The” — Fumio Sasaki Sadness Copy Share Image
“When you aren’t sure if you really want to part with something, try stowing it away for a while. A technique” — Fumio Sasaki Technique Copy Share Image
“When you become a minimalist, you free yourself from all the materialist messages that surround us.” — Fumio Sasaki Free yourself Copy Share Image
I used to pretend to be an expert on various kinds of music, even if they didn't really interest me. — Fumio Sasaki Expert Copy Share Image
“I try to let go of my things in such a way that they might be of use to someone else. The” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have. —RABBI HYMAN SCHACHTEL” — Fumio Sasaki Happiness Copy Share Image
“When given too many choices, people tend to worry that there’s something better out there than what they decided on.” — Fumio Sasaki Choice Copy Share Image
“Minimalism is not a rite of penance, nor is it a competitive sport. It is simply a means to an end.” — Fumio Sasaki Minimalism Copy Share Image
“Happiness isn’t a state that we win by accomplishing certain criteria. Happiness is something that can only be felt in this moment.… — Fumio Sasaki Happiness Copy Share Image
“My life itself was become my amusement and never ceased to be novel. It was a drama of many scenes and without… — Fumio Sasaki Amusement Copy Share Image
“The joy of victory isn't nearly as strong as the despair you experience in defeat, and those happy feelings after winning are… — Fumio Sasaki Failure Copy Share Image
We think we can't become a minimalist until our lives have settled down. But it's actually the other way around; we won't… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“But that judgment of “Ugh, you still own so much. How lame!” is exactly the same mind-set as “Ugh, you still don’t… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“because I had minimized most of my belongings, I realized I had also minimized the trouble I would cause others in such… — Fumio Sasaki Freedom Copy Share Image
If you ask me what minimalism is really about, I would say that it's the altering of values - enter the small… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“Why do we own so many things when we don’t need them? What is their purpose? I think the answer is quite… — Fumio Sasaki Purpose Copy Share Image
“Although it may seem like you're losing your individuality when you part with your belongings, the reality seems to be the other… — Fumio Sasaki Possessions Copy Share Image
“The glory of acquisition starts to dim with use, eventually changing to boredom as the item no longer elicits even a bit… — Fumio Sasaki Boredom Copy Share Image
“It’s tough to come up with an exact definition of a minimalist as there are bound to be elements that we’ll end… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“If you really want to change something, the only way to do it is to start changing this very moment. There’s really… — Fumio Sasaki Change Copy Share Image
Living with only the bare essentials has not only provided superficial benefits such as the pleasure of a tidy room or the… — Fumio Sasaki Chance Copy Share Image
In my community of minimalists, there are really wealthy people who work at stock brokerage firms, there are people who are unemployed,… — Fumio Sasaki Brokerage Copy Share Image
“Unnecessary material objects suck up our time, our energy, and our freedom.” — Fumio Sasaki Energy Copy Share Image
“You can avoid buying more things simply by first asking yourself if it’s something that you actually need.” — Fumio Sasaki Buying Copy Share Image
“If you can’t make up your mind about an item, I suggest you go right ahead and discard it.” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“when you say goodbye to all your unnecessary things, you also say goodbye to the process of comparing yourself with other people.” — Fumio Sasaki Comparing yourself Copy Share Image
I would say that if the idea of decluttering pushes some kind of a button in you, it may be a sign… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“Minimalism is like the prologue of a book; the stories to follow can only be created by the individual.” — Fumio Sasaki Books Copy Share Image
“the accumulation of small achievements is the only way to do something incredible.” — Fumio Sasaki Accumulation Copy Share Image
“Try to imagine what the person who passed away would have wanted. If” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
To me, DIY means minimizing dependency on what others make for me. — Fumio Sasaki Dependency Copy Share Image
“The number of possessions you have has no relevance to the level of satisfaction that you’ll get from them. It” — Fumio Sasaki Possessions Copy Share Image
“Listen, life is short. It’s a shame to waste it because of some material object. Less” — Fumio Sasaki Life Copy Share Image
I actually think that the more something is important to you, the more it's OK to actually let it go. — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“All of our possessions want to be cared for, and they tell us that every time we look at them.” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“A small amount of self-appreciation and narcissism is indispensable for us to live.” — Fumio Sasaki Appreciation Copy Share Image
Spending less time on cleaning or shopping means I have more time to spend with friends, go out, or travel on my… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“These stressful situations tend to happen when you’re saddled with more objects than you can handle.” — Fumio Sasaki Situations Copy Share Image
“With our desire to have more, we find ourselves spending more and more time and energy to manage and maintain everything we… — Fumio Sasaki Desire Copy Share Image
“Minimalism is built around the idea that there’s nothing that you’re lacking.” — Fumio Sasaki Idea Copy Share Image
