Joy at Work by Marie Kondo & Scott Sonenshein Summary
Overview of Joy at Work
Marie Kondo brings her life-changing tidying magic to your desk. Endorsed by Stanford's Bob Sutton and bestselling author Angela Duckworth, this guide transforms cluttered workspaces into joy-sparking productivity zones. Can rearranging your inbox actually reignite your career passion? Post-pandemic workers worldwide say yes.
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The Desk That Changed Everything
Picture a young woman sitting at her cluttered desk in a Tokyo staffing agency, surrounded by papers she can't find and opportunities she's missing. Despite working constantly, her sales numbers remain dismal. Then one day, she does something radical-she tidies her workspace. Not immediately, but gradually, something shifts. She feels lighter. Documents appear when needed. Work becomes less of a burden. This woman is Marie Kondo, and this moment sparked a revolution that would eventually transform workplaces worldwide. What if the secret to career fulfillment isn't climbing higher but clearing away what blocks your view? What if professional joy begins not with getting more, but with mindfully choosing what stays? That Monday morning feeling-arriving at your desk to find it buried under sticky notes, papers, and random objects-isn't just frustrating. It's physiologically damaging. Clutter raises cortisol levels, creating genuine stress in your body. Your brain processes every visible item, forcing it to constantly filter irrelevant information. Research reveals that 90% of working Americans report decreased productivity, negative mindset, and diminished happiness due to clutter. The financial toll is staggering: businesses lose $89 billion annually as workers waste time searching for misplaced items. Digital chaos compounds this problem. The average office worker manages 199 unopened emails, 130 online accounts, and countless forgotten passwords costing $420 per employee yearly. Unlike homes, workspaces are visible stages where others judge our competence. Studies show people with tidy desks are perceived as more ambitious, intelligent, warm, and trustworthy-qualities that directly influence promotions and career advancement. Through the Pygmalion effect, these higher expectations become self-fulfilling prophecies, creating a virtuous cycle where tidiness breeds confidence, which breeds success.
The Art of Choosing What Stays in Your Physical Space
Taming the Digital Beast That Lives in Your Devices
Reclaiming Time and Mental Energy from Activity Clutter
Making Decisions That Deserve Your Strategic Attention
Cultivating Connections That Actually Matter
Your Work, Your Joy, Your Life
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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