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 :)
@lilmacd7236
2 жыл бұрын
Wow that hit me when you said we can only read so many books in our lifetime so it’s important to be selective
@johannes.frenzel
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we often don’t contemplate the impermanence of our life. When we do it becomes much more clear what really matters :)
@DZ-rf9fh
3 ай бұрын
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.
@ikehelly
7 ай бұрын
Thanks. Spending the day starting to declutter my books.
@JohnCarlosMartinez
8 ай бұрын
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”
@norliza2185
5 ай бұрын
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! 😮
@SweetChicagoGator
Жыл бұрын
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 !
@lizzabbott
2 ай бұрын
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 ..
@kafizola5695
7 ай бұрын
I don’t usually reread books. I borrow books from the library. Stopped buying books years ago.
@CatchyCravings
2 жыл бұрын
I love books too!!!! ugh, the smell, feel and look of books!!
@johannes.frenzel
2 жыл бұрын
@annesmith1535
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips - I've always found it difficult to declutter my books, but this video will help me to do so, thank you!
@johannes.frenzel
2 жыл бұрын
I’m happy to hear that :) thanks for the comment!
@buzzcutbiene2211
Жыл бұрын
This is difficult for me - two things I cannot resist buying - tea and books. Giving books away hurts, it is ridicoulus I know.
@tiamdaeoconghail7770
Ай бұрын
Thanks
@camicavalli1888
2 жыл бұрын
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 🍝
@johannes.frenzel
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@fatemakw9990
Жыл бұрын
Great video - thanks so much. Books are a tough one to declutter!
@plauditecives
5 ай бұрын
One of the best videos I viewed on decluttering books. Thank you!
@BL-rb7jm
Жыл бұрын
Box up store two months, if you did not use..get rid of them Whatever way you desire
@kafizola5695
7 ай бұрын
Like this idea.
@ashok-hp9cw
Жыл бұрын
Very useful,, helpful and practical tips to apply.Thanks
@kathleenquinn6053
2 жыл бұрын
Good advice, I have books to go thru & will use some of these ideas. Thank you
@johannes.frenzel
2 жыл бұрын
Great, I’m glad I could help :) thanks for the comment!
@sanjeevtyagi2265
2 жыл бұрын
Best advices on this topic on KZitem Keep it up bro
@johannes.frenzel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@federicacaruana
2 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@johannes.frenzel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Glad that you liked the video :)
@nestorardila8147
2 жыл бұрын
You just gained a new subscriber. Your videos are calming and interesting. Thank you!
@johannes.frenzel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m happy to hear that :)
@lizzabbott
2 ай бұрын
I have a kindle app on my phone, & I have read several books on kindle that way.
@adeelali8417
19 күн бұрын
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..
@slimytoad1447
Жыл бұрын
I've just subscribed Johannes,great video mate
@davidcawrowl3865
11 ай бұрын
I don't read good books, life is too short for that, I read only the best.
@MrUnnombrecualquiera
Жыл бұрын
Thanks ❤
@slimytoad1447
Жыл бұрын
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
@leastidyworld4365
Жыл бұрын
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.
@StellaM22
5 ай бұрын
What about non fiction books? How to declutter those…
@debbinator8642
10 ай бұрын
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!
@BL-rb7jm
Жыл бұрын
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?
@HoundBri
2 жыл бұрын
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 😅
@johannes.frenzel
2 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@queenofbats200
11 ай бұрын
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.
@kafizola5695
7 ай бұрын
Can’t you renew the book?
@queenofbats200
7 ай бұрын
@@kafizola5695 True, but I still end up not finishing it. 😅
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