Meet The Most Famous Minimalist In Japan: Fumio Sasaki | EVERYDAY BOSSES #8

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Sasaki Fumio is an author of "Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism" and is one of the most famous minimalists living in Japan. ASIAN BOSS sat down with him to find out more about minimalism.
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[@AsianBoss]

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[@rahima9193]

He changed his lifestyle so he wouldn't have to clean his room anymore. What a legend. Take that mom. Edit: This comment blew up. Thanks for the likes! Stay safe everyone & lastly love your Mom!

[@DaigoParry]

I did something similar. That was my goal, so I don’t have to clean so much anymore. Less maintenance, more time to do other stuff.

[@manuelguerrero3624]

I don't t like cleaning, so I came up with a couple rules to keep my room organized. If I eat in my room I put the plates next to the door so I take them when I'm going out, I make my bed every morning and I put my dirty clothes in the laundry room instead of my room. So far I haven't clean my room this year, I just vacuum and dust once a week and that is about it.

[@awsomemodels]

Few years ago i was very messy but what i did was i organized my room once but as soon as i mess one thing i would put it right in it's place so my room never gets messed up again.

[@talitam.8414]

Rahim A 😂😂😂😂

[@MrThistleMilk]

He still does though if you watch an older interview of him but literally all he has to do is use a wet cloth and wipes the floor.a

[@michaelovitch]

He sold all his previous belongings to buy an apple laptop. That's what steve jobs wanted.

[@dinmawii_km]

😂😂😂

[@EmpireRamzes]

LOOOL

[@annay5746]

Macs are not that expansive, he probably has way more money saved up then the average joe because of his ways. I would know as a minimalist myself 😌

[@DavidAndersen84]

Yeah, the mess is now all in his computer. Same mess.

[@DavidAndersen84]

@@annay5746 I find the whole concept a doge for taking responsibility of one's life. Also, I would be mad to throw out my library. I have close to 8 thousand books and consider them a part of my life. You want simplicity? It has to be earned by experience. The Buddha himself taught that avoidance of chaos is not the path.

[@chihun3981]

Every frame of just his room is like a stock image from google

[@Kattsoppa1]

Yeah, kinda gives me anxiety for some reason.

[@unpeuro9483]

@@Kattsoppa1 I think it's because it's got nothing alive. Either an animal or just a plant would really liven the place up. I don't think I'll ever go as extreme as he did, but a room full of clutter with only items you love is a wonderful thing IMO.

[@wed3k]

Then go outside

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

@@unpeuro9483 I still have a load of books that I love, as well as notebooks and stationery.

[@paige172]

plot twist: those photos were actually from his room

[@rizurper]

"Life is not all about feeling content at age 70 or 80. It's about feeling content right now" - Sasaki Fumio

[@kennethquesenberry2610]

Well, when you're 75 or 76....

[@justfun5479]

Well, he's right on that point.

[@hazeldavis3176]

His book helped me recover from hoarding disorder. It was so nice to see an interview with him that was quiet and with good questions. Thank you for doing this interview!

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

I have a hoarding problem, too, using this video as inspiration.

[@violetxoxox]

@Hazel Davis I have hoarding disorder as well and I’m currently reading his book, which is why I came looking for videos. I’m still at the very beginning starting stage, but this is after 25 years of struggling and reading so many books (and working with several organizers) trying to overcome this. I’ve been tormented for so long, trying everything I could think of to find a cure and just spinning my wheels that whole time. His book is one of the few that has made me feel like I CAN DO THIS.

[@johnmonk66]

It is the best book on the subject.

[@johnmonk66]

@@Musicienne-DAB1995 get the book

[@johnmonk66]

@@violetxoxox You can! I did, all because of his book. Get the audiobook and listen to it every day.

[@sdaly415]

He realized how important time is. That is a very useful realization, many people underestimate the value of.

[@taniuta8562]

"The trouble is, you think you have time." - Buddha

[@Triunity4]

pfff youre still stressing about "time". just exist and stop paying attention as much.

[@minmin-zr3lq]

The more stuff you have, the more time you give to maintain them. Like laundry...

[@ZeldaMaster500]

technically, your time in valueless, its worth no more then a blade of grass

[@pseudonymousbeing987]

@@Triunity4 That's exactly the point. With minimalism you can minimise all the distractions. All the useless thinking about where is this, what should I wear, etc. You stop paying attention to all these things because they're gone as they're useless or unnecessary, or there isn't any thinking to be had about them because it's all sorted out already.

[@johnappleseed8839]

"[Life] is about feeling content right now." Nailed it.

[@TheMattmatic]

"Retirement isn't doing nothing - it's when you stop sacrificing today for some imagined tomorrow". Naval Ravikant

[@riverajm2]

"Realize deeply that the present moment is all you really have" - Eckhart Tolle

[@julieelizabeth510]

100%

[@trishamay4032]

I scrolled down the comments just to see if anybody commented it. I knew it 😂

[@bartoszjankowiak3157]

@thomas samson totally agree on it! I have hundreds of ideas how to make myself happy in life but this means sacrificing part of life I have together with my wife and kids. I don't want that. Finding something that will make you happy and suit your family at the same time - is a whole another story. Sometimes I feel even like I am wasting too much time on thinking about such utopian idea. The time that could be spent better with my family. The one thing I am introducing successfully for about last 2 years is constantly reducing the stuff I own. I managed to reduce it to about a 3rd of what I had. This will go much deeper. Now I have to convince my wife to do the same, at least partially - and she loves "to have" things. She just likes to have things "just in case". Then my sons. I am reducing now significantly amount of toys they have. At the age of 6 I can tell already what interests they have and what they are good at. So I will focus 80-90% of time on those things, but occasionally I will show them single new stuff just to see if they have more fun with it than with the current things. And also to widen their horizons. I hope it will work.

[@unleashingpotential-psycho9433]

Being a minimalist is a great way of staying humble and down to earth.

[@DavidAndersen84]

Material possessions have nothing to do with humility.

[@remo6130]

@no name there is, if u want to make one

[@remo6130]

@no name just saying that there is only a correlation if u let there be a correlation, u can easily enjoy the benefits of all material while keeping a certain detachment from them.

[@zulfahmir9382]

Agree with that dude

[@Video-Games-Are-Fun]

well it makes cleaning much easier and cheaper with less materials to use. also, moving is super easy.

[@mrniceguy4852]

His house is a thief's worst nightmare

[@chillappreciator885]

Not really, he has a macbook

[@mashhooda833]

@@chillappreciator885 thieves don’t really steal MacBooks and other tech that much

[@chillappreciator885]

@@mashhooda833 why do you think so?

[@shaunsamazingcontent9797]

@@chillappreciator885 because the things have password so no good Stealing it

[@chillappreciator885]

​@@shaunsamazingcontent9797 oh you are right! Password will make OS reinstallation harder, isn't it?

[@akosisunako1745]

If your lifestyle is like this you would probably have a clear mind and less stress.

[@yosbudi5708]

U r so sweet clumsy

[@MinotaurvsCyclops]

I have less stuff than this guy, for example I don't even have a bed. Mind is definitely not clear, but maybe it's because I'm poor

[@cherrypicklist5519]

@@MinotaurvsCyclops Sell your phone to buy a bed

[@MinotaurvsCyclops]

@@cherrypicklist5519 Haha, sorry I didn't want it to seem like I was complaining. I don't have a bed for various reasons. I use both my phone and laptop for work, so it wouldn't make sense to sell something that makes me money in order for something I have no need for. All a bed does is raises your mattress from the floor. Also, my phone is worth less than $30 now, a bed would cost more than that. A mattress on the floor is plenty...

[@xyz-pg3zd]

@@MinotaurvsCyclops so you do have a bed? Which is a mattress on the floor? Well.. you need rest in order to refresh yourself to make money. So.. it IS important. But if you rest on the floor and it works for you, good.

[@mohammadbhakti7040]

When someone ask me a question "Are u broke?" I'm gonna reply "No, I have a minimalist lifestyle."

[@juanball5480]

😂

[@kristineb.1458]

Haha

[@rusdiseptian9652]

Pinteeeer wkwkw

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

@@juanball5480 Well, I hope your situation improves soon. To be fair, however, many people with great wealth live a simple lifestyle.

[@85sheena]

He should get him one plant friend. That big beautiful window and that nice Sunshine going to waste

[@lola_incarnate]

A plant cant live on 1 leaf

[@kinryu3794]

How about a 2 leaves plant

[@85sheena]

@@lola_incarnate Haha!

[@85sheena]

@@lola_incarnate if it's a cutting it can LOL Pothos plants do it all the time 🤣🤣🤣

[@85sheena]

@@kinryu3794 Yes it definitely can!!! Being a plant mom to over a hundred plants .. I can definitely point someone in the right direction to find one that can. 😁

[@lsamoa]

This is a very good interview. I like how self-aware this guy is, about his own behavioural patterns and that, as he said, many people have to provide work for him to live in a minimalistic way. Not a lot of minimalist "influencers" seem to be aware of that, or if they are they surely never mention it. And I like how he expresses gratitude for that work and for the things he has. Good man.

[@lsamoa]

@traversing cloud Some aspects of his everyday life are outsourced to others: He doesn't have a coffee machine so then other people make his coffee. He didn't keep any photos > others manage the cloud he uploaded their copies onto and so on. If it wasn't for people inventing/keeping/doing the things that make his life minimal lifestyle feasible, he wouldn't be able to live the way he does. He's aware of this and grateful for it, which he talks about in his book. He doesn't have the navel-gazing attitude that some minimalists have, in which they think they're sufficient to themselves. He knows he's part of society and dependent on a network of people and things. One thing he talks about too is that he's able to own less because he knows that if he ever needs something he can go get it from a shop when the time comes. But not in a "buy something, throw it away when you're done with it, buy it again later" kind of way, which would be wasteful. Rather he thinks of the shops as storage spaces, where other people keep the things he might need for him. And again, he's grateful for this service. I hope I explained it well.

[@Wenixi]

Yeaaa so nice

[@TheMattmatic]

@@lsamoa In the book he also talks about his "living room" being restaurants and bars. Why have a big table if you rarely have people over? But that's also being dependant on others.

[@ninja-kq1ih]

@@lsamoa so in a way, he is lauding the capitalist society

[@lsamoa]

@@ninja-kq1ih In what way? This works in other economic systems too, nothing specific to capitalism. All societies have people of various trades offering products and services.

[@jeremiahvillegas8472]

Yow. He's a living anime character that wears only 1 outfit.

[@Jonbovi69]

🤣

[@farthurf.5221]

True AF

[@DeadAngel14]

Ikr xD

[@AndrewSapphire]

pale hotak ang

[@lelolanga9074]

Nah he's a cartoon character. Anime ppl at least try to change it up once in a while.

[@andrealoto]

Filipino moms will never understand. "yOu wiLL need this in FuTUre". Keep things for the next centennial years.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

A lot of people do that.

[@TT-hq2cf]

why is this my hoarder mum😂

[@benny222]

Same as Indomesian MoM 😄😄

[@Veratheprettiest]

Today I learned that I, a european teen girl, am a filipino mom 🤣🤣

[@pyaariiilalfromindia8716]

Indians too.

[@lifetobelived9102]

One reason I want to be a minimalist is I'm a lazy cleaner. I figure the less there is to clean the better . Right now I"m full of clutter.

[@kickinon]

Learn some discipline.

[@lifetobelived9102]

@@kickinon I'm pretty disciplined but I've never liked to clean and now I have chronic fatigue so doing little things is exhausting.

[@Joseph-bd3pk]

This is exactly why I’m starting to become a minimalist. I get tired of cleaning my room so I’m slowly getting rid of the things I don’t need.

[@cronehoney]

most minimalists feel that way

[@lilli9822]

@@lifetobelived9102 I have a genetic muscle disorder,it is difficult for me cleaning as well.Did you hear about flylady? I follow her method and now I fired my cleaner and i can keep the house clean and tidy by myself

[@monkhood1028]

I am a minimalist not because I am intelligent but because I am poor. 🤣🤣

[@platinumorange1034]

😂😂😂😂😂 I see what you did there

[@bubbazenetti5169]

Same here

[@trickster_198danny5]

Thats ok.thats very nice!!be grateful

[@vrinavit5360]

Same

[@icarus6492]

Being a minimalist because you're poor is the most intelligent thing you can do actually. Most people would spend money they don't have on things they don't really care about

[@rexlongfellow]

I never thought I'd think someone's entire existence is aesthetically pleasing, but here we are.

[@farzanayesmen5337]

@titanaup by writing books maybe?

[@JonPeacock]

His goodbye things book is great, I just finished, I highly encourage everyone to read it.

[@candykizz3z68]

Jon Peacock It’s in English as well ?

[@TheYamq]

Couldn't agree more! Definitely one of the books that change how I should spend and where I should spend my money on.

[@ryanazhar9262]

Yass

[@Tunapie]

oooooh interesting. i’ll check that out

[@abidemna4950]

did you find it in PDF version?

[@TheFabFoo]

His voice was so soothing, this interview was so soothing, Minimalism is so soothing...

[@408SPLKINGS]

Soothing !!! I dont even understand or speak Japanese.. Hes humble

[@leander11]

Mom:"Clean up your stuff" Fumio Sasaki*throws everything out* :"What stuff?"

[@mogocafe2867]

leander schatzmann 🤣

[@gamasierra]

Hahaha legend.

[@elephantsong7782]

the messy version of his room is more neat than most rooms ive seen

[@dylanmckenna8693]

That's a lie

[@loo2569]

thats japan for you

[@1caramarie]

To be honest, using a bed sheet to cover his mess, tells me there is something he is hiding under that big bump in the middle of the bed.

[@DrifterMW]

He is not hiding anything the bed is clear at 0:56 second and the last second of vid

[@hellobecky84]

I live in NYC and bought Fumio's "Goodbye Things" last year and it's so restorative. Thank you, Asian Boss for doing this beautiful interview - it's like the volume come to life

[@moizter]

same. want to be friends?

[@Lgg130]

I read it as "I began partying with so many of my, well, things."

[@Jamessss1010]

Im buying it today, will get it in the mail in a couple of days. I could use this, I have so much junk in my room. Also in nyc.

[@TheLexhound08]

Is his book in English?

[@hellobecky84]

Alexander Lao Yep, I read it in English (a translation presumably)

[@ΕυαγγελοςΚολχουρης]

Appreciated his honesty ...didn’t try to sound smart...thumbs up!

[@miloshp7399]

Ευαγγελος Κολχουρης she was very professional and genuinely interested, aswell.

[@408SPLKINGS]

Hes humble

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

Agreed, he seems very wise.

[@geompon6505]

Να τον ακουτε τον Βαγγελη γατακια

[@ΕυαγγελοςΚολχουρης]

@@geompon6505 ετσι!!!

[@yummypanic]

This honestly made me think of when youre in rehab or therapy. The lack of stuff and being forced into a routine gives you clarity and reduces stress. Its like that but he does it every day. I would imagine he's healthier for it and very stuck in his own routine which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

[@SteveV1960]

I retired one year ago at age 57. I lived like I was on a camping trip at my home next to the forest for many years. My coworkers made jokes about me and laughed at me for living this way. Now I laugh at them because they have to work and I don't. Minimalism is great!

[@1caramarie]

I 100% do NOT believed you lived like that on a "camping trip at my home next to the forest for many years" (which makes zero sense when you read it). How the heck do you have a camping trip at your own home? Maybe you had a LSD trip at your own home and thought you were camping? Well I am laughing. lol

[@TwinSquidzLLC]

1caramarie I retired one year ago at 57. For several years I lived in my home as if I was on a camping trip next to the forest. My co-workers laughed at the jokes they made of me living like this. Now I laugh at them as they have to work and I don’t. Minimalism is great!

[@1caramarie]

@@TwinSquidzLLC LOL, sure. Get real living as on a camping trip, would cost you a lot more than living like a minimalist. You were cooking on a fire pit, animals that you hunted, I doubt it. Going to Burger King three times a day can get pricey. Are you and Enjoying Nature, house mates. A true minimalist would just need a wood floor, as blanket, a towel, a few Mullein plants (aka Cowboy toilet paper), on mug and one plate, and if catching game one cast iron skillet. The tent, sleeping bags, cooking and eating implements, etc would be too much.

[@valeriatokar298]

I just finished reading his book and the thing is... he is phenomenal. How come that an average person can change your life using quite simple words, as well as examples from day-to-day life. Love his lifestyle and thinking. Definitely recommend. 10/10

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

His book is fantastic, I agree.

[@luciddreams6210]

I like how he unashamedly stated that people with developmental disorders are more likely to thrive on minimalism. I have been diagnosed with multiple disorders and tried all kinds of ways to be more efficient, motivated, organized etc and I find that I am easily overwhelmed by having too many choices or too many things around me like it makes it hard for me to think. I have hoarding tendencies as well. I have been fascinated with minimalism for a while now and I already try to refrain from buying more than I need but I’m far from being a true minimalist partly just due to the expectations of others to keep up or at least try to keep up with the status quo to what extent I possibly can. I hate it but I also don’t feel empowered to do much about it. I try very hard to conform but find myself consistently falling short and getting exhausted and then totally giving up just because I can’t process things after a certain point so it gets redundant. This man gives me hope.

[@SMHartNPC]

Lots of minimalist do not have trouble taking care of their things, so I don't think this is the case .. . . but I think he meant that for people who find it overwhelming to manage material possessions or who tend to be untidy can benefit from this lifestyle....I've always been super tidy even as a kid, so simplicity appears neat and appeals to my senses.

[@Muchtoobizy]

I’d love to achieve this guy’s level of minimalism. A lack of clutter is so calming. This video was inspiring. Thanks.

[@nura5529]

the interviewer is doing a great job. she is very polite and nice))))

[@godiebeard]

You are half antisemitic

[@ThePresentation010]

She needs to get her cheeks busted

[@DavidAndersen84]

Ugh...

[@user-ib5mx8ro4k]

She’s thick. Would bone...

[@pumpkinwaffles7569]

Fecking animals in comments here

[@pancake9621]

His room reminds me of what my sim's room looks like when it didn't have enough money yet and barely had any furnitures in it's house

[@carpediem7981]

I read his book a couple of years ago, and it helped me so much then. It's amazing to actually see footage. And he's amazing and inspiring in person. He's absolutely right, that minimalism's for people who are messy! I'm inspired to start again on my minimalist journey. Thank you, Asian Boss and Sasaki Fumio.

[@johnmonk66]

THIS BOOK WAS GOLD. UPDATE from my comment a year ago. I bought his book, then the audiobook too. Marie Kondos book was good, but I did nothing after reading it. I read lots of books on the subject but did nothing. BUT THIS GUYS BOOK lit a fire under my butt and within a month half my stuff was gone, and do not regret getting rid of anything. I moved from a large one bedroom to a small studio, and now soon will move to an even smaller place that will save me a lot of rent money. ALL thanks to his book. In an apartment now that is 14 by 20 feet wide, and I have lots of free space. My friends all love me because I keep giving them stuff, eBay buyers love me because I sell stuff at way less than value just to get rid of it, my neighbors love me as I give them great stuff... and i love me because life is so much better with less. You can not understand how good it feels until you do it. PLEASE folks, follow his book and your mind will thank you.

[@SKZemiliaSTAY]

I've never heard it explained that way before..."most minimalists are people who tend to be messy". That makes so much sense because I'm messy. Not dirty but messy. I'm a single mom of 4 children and I'm always buying stuff and bringing it into the house and rarely find time to declutter so it definitely gets overwhelming and messy. Currently I'm moving so I'm chucking sooooo much. Even things I really thought I wanted to keep. I'm not going to minimalize to this gentleman's extent, but I'm certainly excited that I'm on the right track to minimalize my life enough that I'm not stressed and causing myself more work.

[@crochet-and-coffee]

Asian Boss, today I want to say a few words about you guys. Of course the interview was awesome and informative as usual but it's you guys who amaze me. I am an Indian and right now in my country every single news channel or entertain channel is showing trash as content. I have stopped subscribing to news channels. The only thing I go to is KZbin where I know I might get something near to fact. I also forward your videos to everyone that I know. Thanks for existing. Keep the same work ethics and never ever change please.

[@Ryan-vx9lk]

Sub to pewds!

[@h0lyrs422]

I'm not from India but I feel that way too about mass media. I'd rather watch a few of my favorite KZbin channels, than to waste time with TV

Just one suggestion - don't spend too much time on youtube either. In your profile, youtube provides a button called 'time watched' which gives the amount of time you spend on youtube - always check that and make sure you are not spending too much time. I am indian too..

[@crochet-and-coffee]

whatever04 thanks for the suggestion . Kind of you. I am a responsible professor who advise the same to my students. But still thanks to you again.😊

[@nizam_mr]

'I use shampoo that can be used for washing body, even vegetables and laundry too. Its all soap after all' - Fumio 2019

[@malaikaabwonji8760]

Castille soap....and you can brush your teeth with it too.

[@茶茶-v5l]

I use Castile soap and soap nuts for laundry.

[@Aurora2475]

"Good bye, things" is one of my favorite book.. It really speak out the beauty of minimalism.. 😊

[@holiday991]

Messy people become minimalist yep I'm on that journey right now.

[@someone-vk6gk]

Yeah I'm messy too it's hard to keep things where it suppose to be, better off decluttering

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

Me too!

[@marthaharris6276]

I grew up with hoarders. Now I cringe when my husband brings home a plastic spoon from work. I'm sure I drive my family nuts, but at least we can all find our socks.

[@ElMakz]

Same here.

[@degroded]

I like what he says about how many minimalists are people with developmental disorders. As someone with ADHD this can actually be really helpful for me. When its seen in this light, its a lot more appealing to me than as something thats just trendy and elitist

[@timotot123]

I really love your unique content Asian Boss. I think this young man must feel very contented with his life and all of us can live a much more minimalist lifestyle that's for sure. Even giving away possessions is a very satisfying thing as well as the principle element of de-cluttering your living space. It really is very beneficial in many ways even if you only do it to the point where you're comfortable but feel like it's contributed to your life and/or somebody else's life in some way

[@emilynguyen2195]

I didn’t know about him prior. After watching this interview, I ordered his book and it is one of the best things I’ve ever read. It certainly helped me with my journey to minimalism. Thank you, Asian Boss. :) Keep it up.

[@csebastian3]

The real secret to being a minimalist: DON'T GET MARRIED.

[@profan123]

@Devin Weems Never seens minimalist women

[@annetmora1698]

Its not possible be a minimalist with children. So i agree

[@annetmora1698]

@Sahil Kaushik there are many people child free or he will find a similar person. Anywya its not our business=)

[@atejani6994]

Darn there is definitely some truth to that. Living a minimalist life was way easier being single, I think women find certain things as necessary whereas men can live without them completely (I am just speaking from my own experience). Having said that, its also possible to find a partner with similar values with regards to money/materialism.

[@alexan.3583]

Marry a minimalist 😁👍

[@softglow9]

Y'all, a robber would be so confused, he'd just back away.

[@johnrichard4940]

The robber would give him stuff instead.

[@softglow9]

@@johnrichard4940 🤣🤣 I-

[@grifyn882]

same in my apartment...nothing valuable to steal. My front door lock is broken since 3 months, and everybody could enter when i'm not in...and finally i don't care ^^

[@vitalis]

The robber would take pity on him and help take out the trash

[@Zardoz4441]

He can try to steal the house.

[@falconpunch6360]

This guys carbon footprint is literally potato.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

Well, we could reduce pollution ans environmental damage by consuming less.

[@satrickptar6265]

@@Musicienne-DAB1995 Material product, yes; but poultry, no.

[@ashujchwd]

What about homeless people?!

[@garyromero8352]

@S. cough cough cow farts and burps

[@kiky.mp4]

Lol

[@EnricaMelissa]

I’m happy finally you interview Sasaki Fumio, i finished his book 4 months ago and be really inspired by his book. Minimalism was also a new thing for me, and by reading the book, while also watching some other videos about it, it really changes my mindset a lot about keeping things and buying stuffs. It also makes me reflecting about my old habits before. Love this video, and keep uploading inspiring videos please❤️

[@EE-zd6xh]

He is so calming and sincere. Much love and best wishes from the USA. Great video

[@dannyspitzer1267]

I luv minimalism. It's challenging when your spouse is not a minimalist though.

[@toanhien494]

I got you. It's a pain.

[@408SPLKINGS]

My wife is bi polar Needs, wants, owns everything EVERYTHING....ALL CLUTTER she grew up dirt poor, scared not to have & be without. She is the most giving person I know or ever met & our kids are givers too..Im very proud of my family.

[@ladybird491]

Or think they are a minimalist but aren't, like mine. 🤣

[@ladybird491]

@@408SPLKINGS how is she a giver if she keep collecting stuff. Givers don't usually have much. 🤣

[@jpizzleforizzle]

Yes! I have very few things compared to my wife. 4 each of underwear, pairs of socks, t-shirts. 1 hoodie & coat, 1 pair long underwear, 2 pair jeans and shoes. I have 2 18 quart totes that hold all of that and important documents. 2 guitars, my phone, and an EDC backpack that holds my toiletries, meds, first aid, cables, charger, etc. It all literally fits into a corner. My wife's stuff...... EVERYTHING ELSE.

[@Kobe29261]

The one reason I'm not going back is LOOKING FOR THINGS - man, it's incredible. To know that if something is not in one place it doesn't exist. That is the most liberating aspect of minimalism for me.

[@leyah18]

Whenever I get discouraged decluttering, I always come back to this video again and again and helps me a lot to get back on track ♥️

[@CandiceKCandice]

I finished reading your book and I learned so much from you Sir. Thank you so much for all the advices and suggestions One of the sharing I love is: sometimes when we dispose things we don’t actually forget them (like what people say it) Instead when we do the disposal, we remember the things we kept for ages Also, I like the stories of Mr. Steve Jobs in your book I shared this book to my friends and they like it Thank you once again for changing my perception of possessions We own more when we dispose the things we don’t need We own less when we buy more possessions

[@user-wt5if6rx8m]

Living with less - when it's a conscious choice - it's a much more peaceful way to live. I'm glad I've chosen this path, few years ago. The only things in great amounts at home are plants!

[@ancientsprout]

@navi Agreed! Plants and books:)

[@cv2594]

I'm getting rid of more and more. I've already got rid of my dresser. Not enough clothes to fill it any more. Being broke and doing this is perfect lol

[@bumzilla8586]

flower power can I buy your excess underwear

[@cv2594]

@@bumzilla8586 sure, why not

[@turtleanton6539]

Lolz

[@Nekesu]

That music at the end is what I use to put my baby to sleep so I was confused when I heard it. I don't 100% embrace the minimalist lifestyle, but its philosophies make sense. Now that I am the main person that cleans the house, eliminating things that would lessen my cleaning time is ideal. If rooms are too difficult to clean, I either do the bare minimum or just not at all.

[@koujouyamaguchi5297]

True happiness is not about achieving everything you wanted, but making most & enjoying the things that you have.

[@johnmonk66]

No one in history has ever become happy getting what they want, people do not know what they truly want, if they get it they will want something new... Happiness is wanting what you already have, how happy am I to have ALL I want, very.

[@koujouyamaguchi5297]

@@johnmonk66 Wonderful thoughts. Thanks for sharing.

[@serenyaa9981]

It's true, I found a way to feel happier and more relaxed through cleaning and throwing away things I don't need. It's so relaxing and it gives you such a good feeling. I'm slowing getting into minimalism, I'm taking small steps to not be too drastic but I really love having just a few things and seeing all this order and clean

[@turtleanton6539]

Indeed

[@mysummertouch]

I watched several videos on extreme minimalism. I traveled to Seoul for 2 weeks. I took just 3 dresses, a swimsuit, and 2shoes in one rucksack. I did laundry every evening. But I felt so relieved ! I felt pity to 2 Americans with larger than life suitcases on the way back to aeroport. I felt free.

[@lucas_nto]

Souds awesome! :)

[@ai00436]

Airport*

[@yayam1132]

I like how you said aeroport instead of airport.

[@Maddmed]

Are you french ?

[@SauceCup]

@S C agree!

[@MrHope-fc3up]

I was so impressed with this guy that yesterday i burnt down half of my house.. Now i feel so relaxed and rejuvenating.

[@turtleanton6539]

Better than giving it 2 the wifw

[@tinabean0205]

I just finished his book ‘Goodbye Things’ last night and it was so good!!! I highly recommend reading it. I have recently gotten rid of at least 50% of my things and I’m still going…. Feels so good to get rid of those things and I feel like I’m finally letting go of the past and living for now.. And now is pretty wonderful! It’s also making me feel way more secure about my future without having so much baggage to worry about. I was never a hoarder or had a tremendous amount of stuff to begin with but I like having just what I need and really love.

[@bjewel3751]

5:18 his answer is SO insightful and it’s very true too. I’m a minimalist in training and I 100% agree with his statement. I think there’s a type of person that gravitates towards this lifestyle

[@avaj1585]

I’ve recently read his book, “Goodbye, Things”, and it’s really good! Definitely helped me to refine my perspective on minimalism

[@amalayraffli1367]

His book really changed my whole life. Thanks for writing that book

[@lloyd3019]

I am a minimalist too, happy and very comfortable in my life style

[@Lu1zh1]

Liar. Your sentence is too long.

[@maggiestt]

I came to watch this video after reading his book. His book is very inspiring, his idea of decluttering is not just about throwing away things, but more about establishing/maintaining a healthy and sustainable relationship with things :) Instead of counting the things we have or listing out the pros and cons of being a minimalist, I think the philosophy and rationale behind are more important and precious. I really enjoyed the book, it certainly helped me with letting go of some of my stubborn beliefs about possession and self-identity.

[@peterhughes614]

Great interviewer with solid questions. No fluff, no sensationalism, just solid journalism and an intriguing topic. Keep it up!

[@lisaclark494]

Fumio has been my minimalist hero since his book was first published in English. I lost count how many times I've read it or listened to the audiobook.

[@blackwaterhousecork5182]

He accurately describes Van Life, but without Wheels and without the Changing Scenery in Daily Life.

[@charnitaarora]

8:00: "That's why I feel that I can take risks and try new things." Love that!

[@florinabn4669]

This man changed my life! :D I read his book and it completely changed my approach and view on things. It's pleasant to randomly see him on KZbin

[@Peace4All09]

I look at Sasaki's room & honestly it is light & airy, i love that at any given moment you can pack up & go to new horizons, something you'll find difficult if you have things for the sake of having things. Way to go!

[@fab123fab]

Finally, an update on Fumio Sasaki. I highly enjoyed his excellent book "Goodbye Things" and he is my source to refer to concerning minimalism.

[@SuperDomochan]

"All I used to do was drink and play videogames" So basically he was King from One Punch Man

[@redlizerad8268]

SuperDomochan Or an Otaku

[@turtleanton6539]

Why not

[@ryutakaruizawa123]

Can you do interviews with other minimalists that have family? And...I really like the way you interview, you're really polite and adjust well to him 👍

[@ladybird491]

I am in the hospital in a very minimalist room and haven't had the tv on in two days since I came, and I have been sitting in silence alot, reading, and meditating, and praying, and I will look at clock and barely any time spent. Clutter and toxic people really eat up your time.

[@tdsdesa]

I can relate SO MUCH to what he says. I also lack self discipline and I'm really bad at taking care of myself and my belongings. As a defense mechanism I slowly started to get rid of the things I don't need. Now I live in an hotel room permanently and it's awesome! Pretty much anything except my clothes, laptop and a few other things is my property. I don't have to take care of cleaning my room. I use bike sharing, I get a meal plan in the hotel so that I don't have to cook. I love this lifestyle, the sense of flexibility and freedom that I get from being a minimalist is unexplainable. If I decide to move to another city I can pretty much do it instantly without worrying of leaving stuff behind. It's also a more sustainable way of life, sharing facilities and services allows you to reduce your carbon footprint by a lot.

[@aliceduanra7539]

Wow that must be expensive though, paying per night!

[@tdsdesa]

@@aliceduanra7539 the hotel I live in offers long stay fares which are not more expensive than renting a room in the area where I live. I'm in Europe, not applicable somewhere else unfortunately

[@aliceduanra7539]

@@tdsdesa That makes sense

[@bratz-t3f]

Do you have to deal with bugs? Like bed bugs

[@xuanyu7461]

How to be minimalist: Get everything from Muji How to get everything from Muji: Be rich

[@travelmementoes]

Xuan Yu for Japanese I don’t think it’s considered expensive. But indeed in our countries Muji is. Nonetheless, to be minimalist, being rich isn’t the condition, really.

[@robopecha]

i think in japan muji is cheaper than ikea. (ikea is the cheapest store where i live)

[@rossatoppinen8076]

Muji is expensive in my country. One wooden spoon costs USD 20, I mean really??

[@tangchiprathomo819]

Robopecha are you sure?

[@robopecha]

@@tangchiprathomo819 until some time ago they had the yen prices on the labels and things were very cheap. have not been to japan since to know if it changed.

[@shizukaelitekromie8270]

Im a minimalist......but not on food my fridge is full as heck.

[@3340steve]

I am so encouraged by your statement. I feel many minimalist thinkers forget that the food we eat every day should be healthful and varied. I could not live like this gentleman does as i am drawn to eating well (vegan and veggie) and love books, blankets , and postcards. Life is short and it is my feeling we should enjoy every moment, not practice false austerity.

[@Milady7021]

You may check out "pick up limes" than)

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

You and me both!!

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

@@3340steve I love books, too, but I recently discovered that I owned too many and decided to reduce the number. I do not believe that he is practicing false austerity, though.

[@runswithbears3517]

Materialism; the mortal enemy of happiness.

[@apatel9488]

Bro you got it. Stuff is short term, we need long term outlook to be happy.

[@lisamarieclark6778]

Being able to find peace with space and time is a beautiful place. Thank you again for sharing.

[@kosongz]

I think his book is the best for an Asian minimalist-to-be. Very practical and easy to read. Every time I need a refresher on minimalism, I reread his book again.

[@Truekaruminmr]

This video really explain a part of my life that I ignored. I am glad to have watch this video. Thank you for making this! ありがとう

[@travelmementoes]

I become a minimalist way before I know Kondo and Sasaki san. But surely Japan has given me the huge impact and influence in deciding to live with only necessities. That being said, I haven’t come to the stage, which I have been dreaming since day 1, where I could count my stuff or I can pack up all my stuff less than half an hour. I really love many of Sasaki san’s ideas in his book anyway.

[@whatzittooyah9182]

"Minimalists tend to be people who are messy and have developmental disorders." ........Huh. Maybe I should look into this for myself then.

[@Andrew_Kono]

I watched this just yesterday, I think there's something to it. I've been a minimalist for several years now (2014) and it's only in these last few 2 years or so OCD has crept into my life. Rn it's kinda bad to the point of where im def seeking therapy for it. Long story short, OCD is a cognitive disorder. IG: Andrew.Kono

[@turtleanton6539]

Indeed🎉

[@turtleanton6539]

​@@Andrew_Konoim autistic so agreed

[@ppjskh]

Omg, I didn't realize this was Fumio Sasaki! I saw this video when it was first released, but little did I know it would open my gateway to minimalism. Everyone needs to read his book, "Goodbye, Things." This book has seriously changed my life for the better and introduced me to the simple world of minimalism. 🌿

[@karthickb1973]

Sasaki is very close to spirituality. even though he pays for his consumption, he things the world allowed him to do so. this life with a sense of gratitude is very beautiful. trust me.

[@volcom05345]

I've moved 3 times in the last 5 years. Each time I moved I made a conscious decision to get rid of things I didnt need. On my last move, all my belongings fit into my Honda Civic. I'm even thinking about selling my car and just riding my bike to have one less thing to worry about.

[@mrHannydude]

Keep the civic. Its a sturdy reliable car.

[@Noor-jw2tn]

I was doing that but a thief stole my bike so now I only have my Jazz.

[@sou_desu8587]

Minimalism starter pack: Eyeglasses A plant A chair A table A bed A minimalistic laptop

[@ronnieking3848]

I have those things but they are buried under other things! 🤗

[@artandrewsilvano844]

I currently reading his book and It's really great. It helped me a lot of things and it inspire me to be a minimalist.

[@ananuvella]

Breathtaking words. What a master on carrying on conversation. He was able to be truly sincere and Really taking the chances to focus on what are you trying to communicate to others in every space of time. So what he said about Appreciating time It's really applied to him

[@BerbagaiCara89]

Hello anna, where are yaa from

[@donnapanda3234]

He becomes spiritual than materialistic. World needs this type of people. Who can get satisfied with whatever they have.

[@keviinschannel]

Thank you for this video! He has changed my life and I really needed an update; thank you!

[@baraborneo7999]

Minimalist will be my excuse instead of saying I'am broke :)

[@hunterx4787]

I am a perfect minimalist. I have even removed my left kidney.

[@rallamstadrainexium6846]

I removed my gall bladder

[@DaigoParry]

Left nut? Did you do that too? Haha

[@kadalijo2806]

Don't forget to remove your useless left lung, left part of your brain, left eye, left ear, left hand and foot.

[@dulaylikesgulay6003]

Better include your hair as well

[@dah4291]

For iphone 11??

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

Excellent video! I love how balanced and rich his life has become as a result of minimalism. Also, I cannot help but noticing that having a clean desk can really help writing.

[@dasbandesh6005]

Easy to declutter music and books...all in his macbook. But eating same meals and training your mind from want is an enormous leap. Very disciplined man

[@Ravenousyouth]

So true about the messy thing. My boyfriend said I was tidy the other day and I was like hahhahaha no that's why I only have a weeks worth of clothes . It's easier . I also only keep enough plates and cups and forks so that I have to wash them every two days otherwise I literally just run out . My teenage bedroom was always a state . I don't care about stuff ... so it is easy to not have much stuff now .

[@BadassBikerOwns]

I see a lot of Zen influence in the way he leads his life, from the simple living to the fixed routines.However, it takes a lot of discipline to control the desire to purchase something we want but don't need or to break our routine.

[@ladybird491]

Stoicism as well

[@plantedbasedman9845]

This is about desiring other things

[@justgoabby]

I'm a minimalist for 2 years now and one struggle that I experience the most is that since I only own one thing (except clothes) whenever I lost something, it's quite difficult for me b'coz i tend to be so attached to my things. Adding the fact that they're high quality (i usually go for things with the highest quality since i only own one) and pricey (quality comes with a price). One time i lost my headset suddenly. It bothered me a lot b'coz I really like it. Also i can't replace it immediately b'coz it's quite expensive and i don't want to buy a cheaper alternative b'coz it might be destroyed immediately and i don't want to waste money and add any junk in the landfill.

[@AOH1321]

This guy's intense chill is through the roof.

[@YSRreview]

I used to own alot of things and my focus used to jump around often unable to find what I truly love to do. After knowing minimalism I started to declutter most of my things that I don't use... Slowly.. I found my purpose I know what I wanted to do. Thanks for all the minimalist that show us guidence and insights. It's definitely changed my life