Really helpful to think that I have a "lifetime max" of books. This made it easier to keep letting go of more books. I almost never reread. It's probably less than 2% of all my books that I will EVER read again. Other than that, they're just decorations that are difficult to pack & move with. Better to let someone read them who can learn something new from them or have their own adventure :)
Best video I have seen on this topic. It provides actual methods, ways to make a decision, and solutions for the common human dilemmas that we face as readers and ɓook lovers.
You are right. Quality is better than quantity. And yes. I do feel guilty wanting to throw or give them away. I feel that when I bought them, I have to do my duty to read them. But I know I'm never going to read them! 😮
Minimized my books recently. The thought of it was difficult, but as soon as I started it was easy. Don’t even miss what I sold/donated. Consolidated to a select few that made an impact, and that I actually remember. I can promote each one effectively like a prescription to improve someone’s life. Vs saying “yeah that one’s good”
I have over three thousand books and about 15% of them are cookbooks. I want to declutter and donate them to Charities or resale bookstores but I just can't make up my mind which ones to get rid of? Was a tough choice but you mentioned here about ebooks and I think that's the right I'm going to go I'll just keep my favorite books cuz I still love the feel of a bound book in my hands but I will get my floor space back from my seven bookcases and 45 boxes of books ! TFS much appreciate !
I lovvve books ! I needed to watch this video. Thank you. 1st - time viewer & new subscriber here. Best wishes from New York. I have two bookshelves’ worth of books; many are still unread ! 🤦🏻♀️ I AM happy to say that over time, I have donated over 1/2 of my books. I din’t miss them. It’d be good to declutter more b/c in a year I am moving several states away ..
i think about this a lot and often feel guilty buying books. my final rule is that if you are reading 30 books a year, it makes sense to own 60 unread to be able to have a good selection depending on your mood. and i never re-read so i don't keep read books. i like the thought that someone else can enjoy instead of sitting here.
Your videos are always thoughtful and calming. Thank you for sharing these tips: I am a minimalist too, but I always struggle to get rid of my books.. Anyway, is that Florence? It makes me so happy to see people back at visiting my country 🍝
Thank you for the comment! I can relate a lot - getting rid of books isn't easy, but I hope these tips help a little :) Yes, it's Florence, I've been here for a month now and I love it here, the people are so friendly, everything is beautiful and the food is amazing :) You have a wonderful country!
YES! I am decluttering my physical books and there are a few that I would like to read but don't have space for and so I'll get them on kindle. Most of the books that I haven't read.. I found I actually don't even want to read anymore..
I'm considering buying a Kobo ebook reader. I enjoy reading but I hate having the physical book and reading from a smartphone app is not really suitable. Lovely video, thanks for sharing, Johannes. :)
My problem is I would borrow books from library, only read little bit and feeling like I am running out of time when they "expire" and end up buying the books from online and now I'm barely reading them. I might as well donate them but I feel guilty.
Bin gerade dabei, meine Bücher durchzusortieren, aber es ist voll schwer, weil ich alle liebe. 😔 Idealerweise würde ich nur meine Lieblingsbücher behalten, aber… naja, vielleicht ist es nicht so realistisch für jemanden wie mich, der so viele Attachments hat. 🤷🏼♀️😔😔 Wish me luck.
I'm a reader my wife is not, i have many books maybe several hundred, my wife says i give them free board and lodging but they are and have been a huge part of my life,it will be hard to shed any
wow you read a lot of books a year. i just started reading more i’m hoping to get to atleast 3 books this july - end of year. i hope to reach your amount soon 😅
Thats a great start! I wish you all the best on your reading journey! I didn't use to read that much until a few years ago and it took me quite some time to get there :D Just take some time every day for reading, even if it's only 5 minutes, and you will be amazed at how many books you will read :)
How many books. Only one book at a time. Read one, then remove, donate, give away. But one at a time. Did we not do that in school? Beside your quality of reading comes from meditation of one book at a time. But if you really want more, then see which ones you can refer to or use once a week. Why keep something that you only look at once a month?
Wow that hit me when you said we can only read so many books in our lifetime so it’s important to be selective
Yes, we often don’t contemplate the impermanence of our life. When we do it becomes much more clear what really matters :)
Really helpful to think that I have a "lifetime max" of books. This made it easier to keep letting go of more books. I almost never reread. It's probably less than 2% of all my books that I will EVER read again. Other than that, they're just decorations that are difficult to pack & move with. Better to let someone read them who can learn something new from them or have their own adventure :)
Thanks. Spending the day starting to declutter my books.
Best video I have seen on this topic. It provides actual methods, ways to make a decision, and solutions for the common human dilemmas that we face as readers and ɓook lovers.
You are right. Quality is better than quantity. And yes. I do feel guilty wanting to throw or give them away. I feel that when I bought them, I have to do my duty to read them. But I know I'm never going to read them! 😮
Minimized my books recently. The thought of it was difficult, but as soon as I started it was easy. Don’t even miss what I sold/donated. Consolidated to a select few that made an impact, and that I actually remember. I can promote each one effectively like a prescription to improve someone’s life. Vs saying “yeah that one’s good”
I have over three thousand books and about 15% of them are cookbooks. I want to declutter and donate them to Charities or resale bookstores but I just can't make up my mind which ones to get rid of? Was a tough choice but you mentioned here about ebooks and I think that's the right I'm going to go I'll just keep my favorite books cuz I still love the feel of a bound book in my hands but I will get my floor space back from my seven bookcases and 45 boxes of books !
TFS much appreciate !
I 'only' have about 700 books, I feel so inadequate. 😊
I love books too!!!! ugh, the smell, feel and look of books!!
I lovvve books ! I needed to watch this video. Thank you. 1st - time viewer & new subscriber here. Best wishes from New York. I have two bookshelves’ worth of books; many are still unread ! 🤦🏻♀️ I AM happy to say that over time, I have donated over 1/2 of my books. I din’t miss them. It’d be good to declutter more b/c in a year I am moving several states away ..
Great tips - I've always found it difficult to declutter my books, but this video will help me to do so, thank you!
I’m happy to hear that :) thanks for the comment!
Thanks
Great video - thanks so much. Books are a tough one to declutter!
i think about this a lot and often feel guilty buying books. my final rule is that if you are reading 30 books a year, it makes sense to own 60 unread to be able to have a good selection depending on your mood. and i never re-read so i don't keep read books. i like the thought that someone else can enjoy instead of sitting here.
This is difficult for me - two things I cannot resist buying - tea and books. Giving books away hurts, it is ridicoulus I know.
I don’t usually reread books. I borrow books from the library. Stopped buying books years ago.
One of the best videos I viewed on decluttering books. Thank you!
Very useful,, helpful and practical tips to apply.Thanks
Your videos are always thoughtful and calming. Thank you for sharing these tips: I am a minimalist too, but I always struggle to get rid of my books..
Anyway, is that Florence? It makes me so happy to see people back at visiting my country 🍝
Thank you for the comment! I can relate a lot - getting rid of books isn't easy, but I hope these tips help a little :)
Yes, it's Florence, I've been here for a month now and I love it here, the people are so friendly, everything is beautiful and the food is amazing :) You have a wonderful country!
Good advice, I have books to go thru & will use some of these ideas. Thank you
Great, I’m glad I could help :) thanks for the comment!
Best advices on this topic on RUclips
Keep it up bro
Thank you :)
I have a kindle app on my phone, & I have read several books on kindle that way.
YES! I am decluttering my physical books and there are a few that I would like to read but don't have space for and so I'll get them on kindle. Most of the books that I haven't read.. I found I actually don't even want to read anymore..
I'm considering buying a Kobo ebook reader. I enjoy reading but I hate having the physical book and reading from a smartphone app is not really suitable. Lovely video, thanks for sharing, Johannes. :)
Thanks for the comment! Glad that you liked the video :)
I've just subscribed Johannes,great video mate
Thanks ❤
My problem is I would borrow books from library, only read little bit and feeling like I am running out of time when they "expire" and end up buying the books from online and now I'm barely reading them. I might as well donate them but I feel guilty.
Can’t you renew the book?
@@kafizola5695 True, but I still end up not finishing it. 😅
What about non fiction books? How to declutter those…
Box up store two months, if you did not use..get rid of them
Whatever way you desire
Like this idea.
Hannover?
I don't read good books, life is too short for that, I read only the best.
Bin gerade dabei, meine Bücher durchzusortieren, aber es ist voll schwer, weil ich alle liebe. 😔 Idealerweise würde ich nur meine Lieblingsbücher behalten, aber… naja, vielleicht ist es nicht so realistisch für jemanden wie mich, der so viele Attachments hat. 🤷🏼♀️😔😔 Wish me luck.
I'm a reader my wife is not, i have many books maybe several hundred, my wife says i give them free board and lodging but they are and have been a huge part of my life,it will be hard to shed any
wow you read a lot of books a year. i just started reading more i’m hoping to get to atleast 3 books this july - end of year. i hope to reach your amount soon 😅
Thats a great start! I wish you all the best on your reading journey! I didn't use to read that much until a few years ago and it took me quite some time to get there :D Just take some time every day for reading, even if it's only 5 minutes, and you will be amazed at how many books you will read :)
How many books. Only one book at a time.
Read one, then remove, donate, give away.
But one at a time. Did we not do that in school?
Beside your quality of reading comes from meditation of one book at a time.
But if you really want more, then see which ones you can refer to or use once a week. Why keep something that you only look at once a month?
Some books wont spark joy. They will be the books that spark resistance and interest and that you should keep at. Some books need grid!