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The 100 Thing Challenge / Dave Bruno
3 stars

The author decided he wanted to try – for one year – to live with 100 “things” or fewer. That is, 100 personal possessions. It’s a way to curb his “American-style consumerism” – the always wanting more, or better, or bigger. He took about a year to plan how he’d do it, and to get down to those 100 items. He came up with rules, and admitted that it may not work the same if others want to try.

It would be harder for me, as he didn’t want to pressure his family (wife and 3 daughters) to do this with him, which meant shared items (one of his rules) didn’t count as “his” personal 100 things. I live alone. The bed, and other of his shared items, might have to be considered my personal things. Again, though, he encourages people who want to try to come up with their own rules around it, or ever a different number.

It was ok. He mused into a lot of philosophy, as well. I guess doing something like that might change how you look at the world.

I would/could never do this, haha.

Joi wrote: "I would/could never do this, haha."

LOL! I couldn't either.

Not only am I a pack rat (I have a lot of trouble getting rid of stuff for sentimental reasons), I try to fix and mend until I absolutely cannot anymore!

Except for underwear and socks, he counted every shirt and pair of pants, and piece of clothing. I suppose that would force me to stop repairing...