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Summary: The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing | Key Ideas in 1 Hour or Less
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The #1 Bestselling Summary of Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up . Learn how to apply the main ideas and principles from the original book in a quick, easy read!
The #1 New York Times best-selling guide to tidying and decluttering your home from Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes you step-by-step through her revolutionary KonMari Method for organizing, storing, and simplifying, which will turn your home into a permanently clean and clutter-free space.
The key to successful tidying is to tackle your house in the correct order, to keep only the things that bring you joy and to do it all at once, quickly and effectively.
The KonMari Method will not only transform your home; once you have your whole house in order, your whole life will change for the better. You will be more confident, more focused and less distracted, and you will have the courage to break free from the past and move on from the negative aspects of your life.
This summary highlights the key ideas and captures the most important lessons found in the original book. If you've already read the original, this summary will serve as a reminder of main ideas and key concepts. If you haven't, don't worry, here you will find every bit of practical information that you can apply. But we do encourage you to purchase the original as well for a more comprehensive understanding of the subject.
( This summary is written and published by Millionaire Mindset Publishing . It is not the original book, and it's not affiliated with the original author in any way. You can find the original book by accessing this amzn.to/2RhpsVr )
The #1 Bestselling Summary of Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up . Learn how to apply the main ideas and principles from the original book in a quick, easy read!
The #1 New York Times best-selling guide to tidying and decluttering your home from Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes you step-by-step through her revolutionary KonMari Method for organizing, storing, and simplifying, which will turn your home into a permanently clean and clutter-free space.
The key to successful tidying is to tackle your house in the correct order, to keep only the things that bring you joy and to do it all at once, quickly and effectively.
The KonMari Method will not only transform your home; once you have your whole house in order, your whole life will change for the better. You will be more confident, more focused and less distracted, and you will have the courage to break free from the past and move on from the negative aspects of your life.
This summary highlights the key ideas and captures the most important lessons found in the original book. If you've already read the original, this summary will serve as a reminder of main ideas and key concepts. If you haven't, don't worry, here you will find every bit of practical information that you can apply. But we do encourage you to purchase the original as well for a more comprehensive understanding of the subject.
( This summary is written and published by Millionaire Mindset Publishing . It is not the original book, and it's not affiliated with the original author in any way. You can find the original book by accessing this amzn.to/2RhpsVr )
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75 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2017
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August 19, 2018
Inspiring and a bit kooky (which is a good thing here)
There are some good ideas in this book and it is definitely inspiring and motivating. The editing is not great but the book was such a quick read that I easily got over it. I utilized several of the ideas immediately and can’t wait for the morning so I can get going on some of the other ideas. The “kooky” aspect is actually funnier than kooky. I was amused to read the ideas about thanking my possessions for what they do for me. But once I actually said it out loud, I felt pretty good about it, so “kooky” is a good thing here. I will more than likely be reading my highlights several times because I truly want to remember what I read.
There are some good ideas in this book and it is definitely inspiring and motivating. The editing is not great but the book was such a quick read that I easily got over it. I utilized several of the ideas immediately and can’t wait for the morning so I can get going on some of the other ideas. The “kooky” aspect is actually funnier than kooky. I was amused to read the ideas about thanking my possessions for what they do for me. But once I actually said it out loud, I felt pretty good about it, so “kooky” is a good thing here. I will more than likely be reading my highlights several times because I truly want to remember what I read.
September 17, 2018
Great summary
Very concise and practical summary to physical decluttering and minimising unnecessary stuff. Less is more definitely. Main ideas are well fleshed.
Very concise and practical summary to physical decluttering and minimising unnecessary stuff. Less is more definitely. Main ideas are well fleshed.
February 28, 2019
A lot of my friends have been raving about Marie Kondo and her show/book. After reading the reviews on the book, I thought a summary would be best for me. While there are some things that I agree with and some suggestions that I can definitely put into place, I wasn't a big fan of everything...nor did I agree with her style on things....however to each their own and if this helps people declutter then great!
August 15, 2022
Such good ideas she has!! Time to tidy up and live a more peaceful life!
January 22, 2019
When I going the audio, I didn’t realize it was a summary and not the book itself. I just finished Kondo’s actual book. This summary leaves out the essence of her work, and is without her charm and wit. Her book is a quick read and a summary is a waste of money.
I loved Kondo’s actual book and it is already helpful.
I loved Kondo’s actual book and it is already helpful.
December 30, 2024
I already read Marie Kondo's Book - The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, but it's been a minute and I thought I'd save time by reading this summary instead. Not sure it saved much time, but it did give me what I needed concisely, which was what I needed.
January 14, 2018
A few good points
I liked the strategies listed but I wanted more approaches to tidying and organizing. I also wanted more for long term application. I did have a few take away key phrases!
I noticed that it addresses a few reasons people may or may not clutter up their space but only a couple suggestions were given. I have seen first hand how people hold onto so much stuff because they feel that it holds some great value. They feel that they could get a dollar here or there for it, instead of freeing themselves of the items. Things pile up beyond measure, especially with a procrastinator who never attempt to sell the reserved items to sell.
I liked the strategies listed but I wanted more approaches to tidying and organizing. I also wanted more for long term application. I did have a few take away key phrases!
I noticed that it addresses a few reasons people may or may not clutter up their space but only a couple suggestions were given. I have seen first hand how people hold onto so much stuff because they feel that it holds some great value. They feel that they could get a dollar here or there for it, instead of freeing themselves of the items. Things pile up beyond measure, especially with a procrastinator who never attempt to sell the reserved items to sell.
October 30, 2018
One good book. My take home notes:
- keep those that spark joy - ask what should i keep rather that asking what should i throw away.
- doing at minimal distraction- avoid tv, and radio while doing something. focus on one thing.
- sorting and storing - like and like - same thing together.
- tidiness will built confident, make you become happy.
- enjoy space, buying things is an extra baggage that wont actually make you happy.
- keep those that spark joy - ask what should i keep rather that asking what should i throw away.
- doing at minimal distraction- avoid tv, and radio while doing something. focus on one thing.
- sorting and storing - like and like - same thing together.
- tidiness will built confident, make you become happy.
- enjoy space, buying things is an extra baggage that wont actually make you happy.
January 24, 2019
(Audio version) I guess this was about what I expected. A good summary and I had a couple of takeaways (don't roll socks, they will never be free and will lose their elasticity).. and some really strange ones (don't leave your sponges in the sink, but let them dry outside... ummm...). The narrator's voice was a bit monotone and really lacked the essence of Marie Kondo. It was almost hard to get through.
January 27, 2019
Good read
I have been wanting to tidy up for a long time. After watching the Netflix series with Marie Kondo and reading her book and this summary, I feel energized about it and am ready to tackle the steps. The first step in anything is always the hardest and most scary....so here it goes!!
I have been wanting to tidy up for a long time. After watching the Netflix series with Marie Kondo and reading her book and this summary, I feel energized about it and am ready to tackle the steps. The first step in anything is always the hardest and most scary....so here it goes!!
November 6, 2020
Tidying up is a daunting and exhaustive task, but it’s necessary to change your mindset and think of your tidying journey as a fresh new start.
Every object has a place.
The author sstematically explained the list of items that need to be cleaned up from personal items to general items.
Thank you.
Every object has a place.
The author sstematically explained the list of items that need to be cleaned up from personal items to general items.
Thank you.
January 20, 2019
Great Book - after watching show on Nexflix
After watching the complete season of her show, reading this book just emphasized everything. I loved reading and her explanations in this book which is so detailed.
Great read for someone wanting to tydy up!!!!
After watching the complete season of her show, reading this book just emphasized everything. I loved reading and her explanations in this book which is so detailed.
Great read for someone wanting to tydy up!!!!
January 22, 2019
I did it!!
This book just made perfect sense. It is enabling me to Declutter my home and set it in order. I am implementing these techniques to live a better life and have a cleaner home.
This book just made perfect sense. It is enabling me to Declutter my home and set it in order. I am implementing these techniques to live a better life and have a cleaner home.
October 30, 2018
Changed my freaking life.
January 17, 2019
Good summary.
Even better when you watch her Netflix series to see how she folds laundry and thanks items she is purging.
Even better when you watch her Netflix series to see how she folds laundry and thanks items she is purging.
January 31, 2019
How Practical!
I became aware of the importance of my environment and therefore tiding it. It was very helpful to read about the order and criteria for tiding.
I became aware of the importance of my environment and therefore tiding it. It was very helpful to read about the order and criteria for tiding.
January 17, 2021
Life changing indeed
March 1, 2022
Interesting approach to tidying 💗
November 7, 2025
An unusual attachment to things to supplement unconditional love from people hit hard! Hokey in some parts but over all a stellar read!
August 10, 2024
Love Marie Kondo!!! So many helpful tips and getting to only keep that items that genuinely bring you joy is a genius idea. Quick and easy read, and I marked down all kinds of new ways I plan to organize my newly married life.
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