Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff - Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life - Matt Paxton

Summary

• Matt Paxton declutters for a living, and it shows from the practical approach he takes to simplifiying and deculttering.

How I discovered it

• I have been on a minimalist drive (in my mind at least if not actually in body) so I have been actively looking for books on simplifying.

How the book changed me

• I am getting more determined to get rid of some stuff.

Details

• Listen to people intently without any electronic devices
• Don't buy more stuff to organize existing stuff
• The best predictor of whether you will need an item is whether you are using it or used it recently
• When you give away stuff, give away good things not just junk
• Keep a few items that have great value to you

Related

• Digital Minimalism - Cal Newport
• The Minimalist Home A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered Refocused Life - Joshua Becker
• The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life - Leo Babauta