為了自由，20歲就應該捨棄的50件事

by Daisuke Yosumi, 四角大輔, 黃薇嬪 (Translator)

作者捨棄百萬暢銷製作人的工作，
　　實現學生時代搬去紐西蘭居住的夢想，過著遊牧生活，
　　二十幾歲時，曾是個風評很差的業務員，
　　因為無法融入組織而不被喜愛。
　　這樣的他無法在工作上闖出一片天，
　　勇於做出的選擇，竟是「捨棄」。

　　唯有消除不必要的事物，才能找回真正的自己。

　　在日本許多知名大學上智、京都精華、慶応、法政、立教、獨協大学等，
　　受到廣大學生支持的「Life Style& Self Produce」課程中，
　　嚴選出關鍵的50個捨棄建言，
　　告誡年輕人在現在充滿「異常雜訊」的時代，
　　如何藉此打造自由獨立的人生？
　　什麼樣的創意才能夠在這個時代裡活下來？
　　告訴你如何才能夠在這個時代做自己。

207 pages, Paperback

Published August 22, 2014

Reviews

[Roy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those few books that I wish I had read 10 years ago, but still feel very grateful that I got to read. More than a decade ago, the author himself ditched conventional career paths, moved to New Zealand, and have since practiced a minimalistic lifestyle there that allows him to be happier, more creative, and more attuned to the voice inside his heart. The writing is direct, sincere, and minimalistic as well, highlighting the various banes and distractions of modern societies that leave many of us physically exhausted, emotionally numbed, and spiritually hallow. By pointing out an alternative way of thinking and viewing things, the author convincingly shows how a simpler, minimalistic, and inward-looking lifestyle helps strip away a lot of redundancies and mental burdens, which in turns transforms our lives in terms of work, relationships, finance, health, productivity, daily routines, self-love, etc. Each section of the book consists of about only 200 words, but often packed with thought-provoking ideas that challenge or subvert the long-held beliefs we don't bother to question.

[Kazuma KAMIKAWA · Rating 2 out of 5]

脱サラして自分のやりたいことを追求した生活を実践している著者から若者に向けたアドバイスがまとめられている。どこかで聞いた「名言」や論拠の不十分な部分は多々あるが，シンプルな生活を志向している私の心に訴える部分もまたいくらかあった。文章自体は読みやすいので，興味がある人はサラッと読んでみるといいと思う。