Book · 2013 · Orderliness
Goodbye, things
Goodbye, things by Fumio Sasaki and others has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 1 podcast (3 episodes recommend it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Brad Barrett (2 episodes) on ChooseFI (3 episodes).
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So it's actually called goodbye things the new Japanese minimalism by fumio Sasaki this book is awesome it's like such a quick read.
The best things said about it
Some other great ones are goodbye things the story story of stuff millionaire teacher and digital minimalism.
It's called Goodbye Things. It's about a Japanese man. I believe he was in his mid-30s when he wrote this book about 10 years ago.
Why people recommend it
"Goodbye, Things" by Fumio Sasaki is a memoir exploring the author's journey toward extreme minimalism after shedding almost all of his earthly possessions in a society driven by consumerism. Brad Barrett recommended the book on ChooseFI in 2023, describing it as an awesome and quick read about the new wave of Japanese minimalism after receiving the tip from a guest. The host and guest Court also praised the title on ChooseFI in 2023, listing it among the essential books for understanding modern minimalist living and financial independence. Later, Barrett hosted a dedicated book club episode on ChooseFI in 2026 with Liz from Liz Gets Loaded to discuss the principles and lifestyle shifts outlined in the text. During the episode, Liz summarized the background of the author, noting that he was a Japanese man in his mid-thirties when he wrote the book a decade ago to document how drastically downsizing his belongings altered his happiness and mental well-being. Podcast hosts and guests frequently revisit the title to inspire listeners to reevaluate their relationship with material goods, reduce environmental clutter, and focus on experiences rather than possessions, making it a cherished resource within the financial independence and intentional living communities.
Every mention
Brad Barrett so it's actually called goodbye things the new Japanese minimalism by fumio Sasaki this book is awesome it'… 2
“Today I am talking with Liz from Liz Gets Loaded about the book "Say Goodbye to Things" by Fumio Sasaki.”
“so it's actually called goodbye things the new Japanese minimalism by fumio Sasaki this book is awesome it's like such a quick read”
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“It's called Goodbye Things. It's about a Japanese man. I believe he was in his mid-30s when he wrote this book about 10 years ago.”
“some other great ones are goodbye things the story story of stuff millionaire teacher and digital minimalism”