W. W. Norton & Company Hello, Habits: A Minimalist's Guide to a Better Life

Starts off almost like the previous book (Goodbye Things) which was fantastic - minimalist bible I’d say but this follow up goes into different psychological routines which is more mental than material or practical so returned it as it wasn’t really what I expected after the great forerunner. Bit disappointing really.

I really wanted to like this book (I love Sasaki’s first book “Goodbye, Things”), but it was somewhat disappointing. It feels more like a blog post than a how-to book. There are no references, endnotes, or specific dates to back up the studies he mentions. Also, this doesn’t talk about minimalism or how habits helped the author become a minimalist.“Hello, Habits” is more of a collection of 50 thoughts on habits than a framework. There is definitely value to that, but if you are looking for more concrete guidance, I’d recommend “Atomic Habits” by James Clear or “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg.

Very effective synthesis of the research, theory and earlier books about habits. Author has a rare gift - clear writing, relevant examples, and actionable advice. Love the chapter summaries, checklist of 50 steps and 14 inhibitors.From page 137 - What if today continues to be repeated forever? What type of day would I want to spend if today went on forever? If you are looking for one book to help you create new routines for dealing with sheltering in place to avoid COVID, this is it.

I learned so much from this book. I listened to the audio then bought the book to re-read and highlight as well as bought one for my daughter.