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Let Go

'A meaningful guide for living lightly and authentically' MARIE KONDO

Daisuke Yosumi

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English
Atlantic Books
28 April 2026
As we grow older, human beings accumulate more and more unnecessary things just by living. And not just objects, we accrue connections and status in addition to expensive goods.

If you don't throw these things away as soon as possible, you become a person who can't throw things away. Before you know it, your life is full of noise. You're tied up. Full of anxiety about the future.

That's a tough kind of life, isn't it?

This bestselling and hugely influential book provides an overview of the top ten things you can let go of in five of the most important areas of your life: money and the things you own, your working life, your physical and mental health, your relationships and your lifestyle.

We all cling to habits we learned from our parents, grandparents, friends and society and not letting them go comes at the expense of our personal freedom and overall life satisfaction.

All of the '50 Things' included in this book centre on the idea that minimalism can have a hugely positive impact on your life by clearing away the noise. Every item you let go of clears space for more freedom and creative energy to flow in.

Embrace the courage to let go!
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Imprint:   Atlantic Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   Main
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 138mm, 
ISBN:   9781805465614
ISBN 10:   1805465619
Pages:   208
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction: Why Are You Unfree Now? Prologue: Never Let Go of Your Freedom STEP 1: Money & Belongings 1: Let go of the noise in your vision 2: Let go of what you aren't using 3: Let go of the need to stock up 4: Let go of your stingy habits 5: Let go of small purchases 6: Let go of impulse shopping 7: Let go of not being choosy 8: Let go of accessorizing 9: Let go of chasing a bigger life 10: Let go of having too many clothes STEP 2: Work 11: Let go of work you're not good at 12: Let go of the multitasking mindset 13: Let go of your thirst for recognition 14: Let go of your to-do list 15: Let go of majority rule 16: Let go of regular hours 17: Let go of your assumptions 18: Let go of your rational brain 19: Let go of procrastination 20: Let go of balance STEP 3: Health & Mindset 21: Let go of late nights 22: Let go of poor sleep 23: Let go of overeating 24: Let go of your everyday routine 25: Let go of the presence of others 26: Let go of other people's common sense 27: Let go of disturbing words 28: Let go of relying on sheer willpower 29: Let go of studying without a why 30: Let go of the noise STEP 4: Relationships 31: Let go of your network 32: Let go of familiarity 33: Let go of the usual holidays 34: Let go of hiding your true self 35: Let go of pleasing everyone 36: Let go of resisting tradition 37: Let go of checking messages 38: Let go of being competitive 39: Let go of hiding behind 'sorry' 40: Let go of holding yourself back STEP 5: Lifestyle 41: Let go of the fear of lacking 42: Let go of staying in one place 43: Let go of trying to choose everything 44: Let go of the fear of being foolish 45: Let go of always being online 46: Let go of the idea that you must never run away 47: Let go of company loyalty 48: Let go of giving up 49: Let go of the illusion of freedom 50: Let go of past success Epilogue: Epilogue Afterword: Humanity's Journey to Freedom - Seven Steps of Letting Go

Daisuke Yosumi was born near Osaka in 1970. He has worn many hats. He was head of Warner Music (Japan) at age 34. As a record producer, Yosumi recorded ten million-selling hits before moving to New Zealand in 2010. There he created a sustainable self-sufficient lifestyle unconstrained by time or place where he could pursue a minimalist workstyle independent of any outside system. Yosumi is the president of LifestyleDesign.Camp, a school where students learn how to design their own post-capitalism lifestyle. He is also a noted environmentalist, as the first Japanese ambassador for Greenpeace Japan as well as Fairtrade Japan, and an ambassador for Japan's Ministry of the Environment. He lives in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with his family. He also hosts a podcast Noiseless World in Japanese, English, and French. His main topics, including Japanese minimalism and Zen degrowth thinking resonate strongly with people living in an excessively capitalist and over-materialized society.

Reviews for Let Go: 'A meaningful guide for living lightly and authentically' MARIE KONDO

Letting go is not a loss - it is an act of self-respect. This book beautifully reminds us that freedom comes from choosing what truly matters, and releasing the rest with gratitude. A meaningful guide for living lightly and authentically. -- Marie Kondo A refuge from the excesses of modern life. This powerful, timely guide will help you find joy in simplicity and freedom in letting go. Like a bible for minimalist living, I found myself turning to it every day. -- Dr Joseph Jebelli, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Brain at Rest


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