What is *Joy at Work* by Marie Kondo about?

*Joy at Work* applies Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method to professional environments, teaching readers to declutter physical spaces (desks, files), digital tools (emails, documents), and workflows. Co-authored with organizational psychologist Scott Sonenshein, it emphasizes keeping only what “sparks joy” or serves critical functions, enabling clearer focus, reduced stress, and career fulfillment.

Who should read *Joy at Work*?

This book suits professionals seeking productivity gains, remote workers managing home offices, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by workplace clutter. It’s also valuable for leaders aiming to foster organized, purpose-driven teams.

Is *Joy at Work* worth reading?

Yes—readers gain actionable strategies to transform chaotic workspaces and mindsets. Its blend of KonMari principles and organizational research offers a fresh take on productivity, making it a standout in career-development literature.

How does *Joy at Work* apply the KonMari Method to the workplace?

The book adapts Kondo’s “spark joy” criterion to professional contexts through three questions: - Is this essential for my job? - Will it guide/inspire future work? - Does it spark joy? This framework helps declutter physical items, digital files, and even time-wasting tasks.

What are the main concepts in *Joy at Work*?

Core ideas include: - **Digital decluttering**: Organizing emails/files using joy-centric criteria. - **Time tidying**: Eliminating unproductive meetings or tasks. - **Intentional collaboration**: Building networks that align with professional values.

What are key quotes from *Joy at Work*?

1. *“When you surround yourself only with things that spark joy, you create a workspace that energizes you”* 2. *“Clutter is not just physical objects; it’s anything that drains your time, energy, or focus”*

How does *Joy at Work* compare to Marie Kondo’s other books?

Unlike *The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up* (focused on homes), *Joy at Work* targets professional settings, addressing modern challenges like digital overload and ineffective meetings. It merges Kondo’s philosophy with Sonenshein’s research on workplace psychology.

What are criticisms of *Joy at Work*?

Some argue the “spark joy” approach oversimplifies complex workplace dynamics. Critics note it may not address systemic issues like toxic cultures, though the book emphasizes personal agency within one’s control.

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Joy at Work

Marie Kondo & Scott Sonenshein

3.47 (8607 Reviews)

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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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Joy at Work

Marie Kondo & Scott Sonenshein

3.47 (8607 Reviews)

Productivity Business Psychology

概要

主なポイント

著者

よくある質問

あなたに合った学び方を探す

クイックサマリー10分

著者の声を通じて本を感じる

深堀り42分

知識を魅力的で例が豊富な洞察に変換

フラッシュカード6件の洞察

キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習

エンタメ23分

楽しく魅力的な方法で本を楽しむ

「Joy at Work」のベストクォート

Does this spark joy?

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The Desk That Changed Everything

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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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鮮やかなストーリーテリングを通じて『Joy at Work』を体験し、イノベーションのレッスンを記憶に残り、応用できる瞬間に変えます。

00:00

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あなた自身の方法で『Joy at Work』を体験。

何でも質問し、声を選び、本当にあなたに響く洞察を一緒に作り出しましょう。

コロンビア大学卒業生がサンフランシスコで開発

BeFreedは20万人以上の好奇心旺盛な仲間が集うグローバルコミュニティ

BeFreedがウェブ上でどのように話題になっているかをもっと見る

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

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BeFreedは20万人以上の好奇心旺盛な仲間が集うグローバルコミュニティ

BeFreedがウェブ上でどのように話題になっているかをもっと見る

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

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Reclaiming Time and Mental Energy from Activity Clutter

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Cultivating Connections That Actually Matter

Your Work, Your Joy, Your Life

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The Desk That Changed Everything

The Art of Choosing What Stays in Your Physical Space

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Reclaiming Time and Mental Energy from Activity Clutter

Making Decisions That Deserve Your Strategic Attention

Cultivating Connections That Actually Matter

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Joy at Work by Marie Kondo & Scott Sonenshein Summary

Overview of Joy at Work

Similar books to Joy at Work

「Joy at Work」のベストクォート

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

The Desk That Changed Everything

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

クイックサマリーモード - 『Joy at Work』の要約を10分で読む・聴く

フラッシュカードモード - 『Joy at Work』から厳選した6の洞察

エンタメモード - 『Joy at Work』のレッスンを23分のストーリーで

パーソナライズモード - 『Joy at Work』の要約を0分で読む・聴く

Joy at WorkのPDFをダウンロード

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おすすめの本

重要なポイント

The Desk That Changed Everything

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