
The Secret of Successful Homes
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The nation's organizing mentor, Jeong Hee-sook What I realized while organizing 10,000 people's homes Wisdom of Korean Space “A good home isn’t something you buy, it’s something you build.” * The latest work from the author of the best-selling book, "The Best Interior is Tidying Up" * Reached 50 million cumulative views on YouTube We stay in different spaces several times a day. That space could be your home, your office, a table in a cafe, or a chair in a library. So, where is the space we spend the most time in and consider most important in our daily lives? It's home. Therefore, organizing our home is a process of reflecting on the spaces that are important to us, creating a safe haven for ourselves and our family, and, furthermore, becoming aware of the state of our minds. That's why organizing your home isn't just about unpacking. It is an important journey to take care of neglected spaces and revive dead spaces to upgrade our lives. In fact, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos deeply empathized with the utility of organizing one's home, saying, "I learned all the skills I need to run Amazon by organizing my home." In this way, organizing a home is a very high-level activity that involves efficiently arranging and managing space by considering the use and value of each item. This book, "The Secret of Successful Homes," contains the insights into space and life of CEO Jeong Hee-sook, who has dramatically transformed the lives of over 10,000 people through organizing over a decade. Every page is brimming with vivid wisdom and know-how gleaned from Korea's top organizing consultant, including why organizing your home can be a positive factor in your life, the characteristics of harmonious and wealthy homes she has witnessed, and how we can organize our homes to live better lives. A home is not just a big concrete box with walls and a ceiling. It's not just a place to go back to sleep. Home is a sanctuary for our hearts, filled with our emotions and memories. Here we share happiness and sorrow, and experience growth and change. It means that a house is not something to be lived in, but something to be built. Based on the wisdom and insight of CEO Jeong Hee-sook, who has grappled with the question, "Where should we live?", let's uncover the secrets of a space that calms body and mind, opens up new possibilities, and even attracts the wealth and fortune we so desperately desire. |
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Prologue _ Rediscovering Organization
Part 1: Space is You
01 What Space Says
02 Where do you live now?
03 It's not that I can't organize, it's that I don't.
04 Throwing Away Skills
05 Living in the present
Part 2 For those of you who want to live a better life
01 What is different about the way the rich organize their homes?
02 Why Rich People Always Create a Study in Their Homes
03 Buy good things, cherish them, and use them for a long time.
04 Fantasy of the Rich's Closet
05 Directing a space where wealth and luck breathe
Part 3: How to Make Your Home Twice as Big
01 Change your perspective and what you see will change.
02 Organizing Space, and More
03 Dead or hidden
04 Organizing tips for those who are easily disorganized
05 Expand your space instead of your home
Part 4: People create space, and space creates people.
01 Talking about the philosophy of space
02 Things that can only be seen when divided
03 Special arrangements for the second half of life
04 Wisdom and consideration shown by space
05 How Organizing Affects Your Life
Part 1: Space is You
01 What Space Says
02 Where do you live now?
03 It's not that I can't organize, it's that I don't.
04 Throwing Away Skills
05 Living in the present
Part 2 For those of you who want to live a better life
01 What is different about the way the rich organize their homes?
02 Why Rich People Always Create a Study in Their Homes
03 Buy good things, cherish them, and use them for a long time.
04 Fantasy of the Rich's Closet
05 Directing a space where wealth and luck breathe
Part 3: How to Make Your Home Twice as Big
01 Change your perspective and what you see will change.
02 Organizing Space, and More
03 Dead or hidden
04 Organizing tips for those who are easily disorganized
05 Expand your space instead of your home
Part 4: People create space, and space creates people.
01 Talking about the philosophy of space
02 Things that can only be seen when divided
03 Special arrangements for the second half of life
04 Wisdom and consideration shown by space
05 How Organizing Affects Your Life
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Organizing is not a field that requires high-level skills, but rather an interest in space.
When dealing with space, you also think about time.
And the idea of space and time ultimately comes down to the question of life.
Because the final destination of organization is ‘life.’
So, I think that organizing includes not only the technical aspects, but also an attitude toward life.
--- p.10
When we lose someone we love so much, doesn't the space where they were together also die?
The space where you breathed and baked bread with your child, smelled the fresh air every morning, nagged at them, got angry and apologized, and held their small body tightly in your arms is no longer a living space.
It is about spending each day stuck in the past, unable to endure the present space any longer.
But if you look at it from a different perspective, this house was not neglected.
This house was a record and memory of the space and time in which a child lived.
Expired food, moldy bread machines, and untouched books came to me with a desperate heart, like the wishes of a couple who wished they could live just one more day.
--- p.30~31
There is no one who is originally bad at organizing.
I just didn't do it because I thought I couldn't organize it.
Since I didn't do it, I probably wouldn't have been interested.
If you've ever considered yourself disorganized, perhaps it's because you haven't yet had the opportunity to take an interest in it? Perhaps it's because you don't understand how the spaces you inhabit affect your body, mind, spirit, and soul. If you realize this, won't you discover something that can change the pace of your life, which has been stifling? That realization doesn't have to be a terrifyingly crazy one.
All it takes is a simple question, a simple question, to challenge your preconceived notions about organizing.
--- p.48~50
Why do the wealthy create libraries in their homes? What makes them different from other people's libraries? The answer lies in considering the reasons they became wealthy.
Both those who inherited wealth and those who became wealthy through self-made means have one thing in common.
It means to continuously acquire knowledge and learn.
The rich value knowledge and learning above all else.
The study is filled with books and reference materials, and is a space where they continuously study and build knowledge about their areas of interest.
The library is an attractive space simply because books allow us to discover new ideas and think more deeply about various topics.
--- p.96
“Every morning when I wake up, I tidy up my bedroom and open the windows to let in some fresh air.
Just like you wash your body every day, you also wash your house.
Then say thank you to your family.
A lot of good things have happened in this house.
I want to grow the company further in the future.
“I know I need to work harder to reach my sales goals, but I feel empowered to do it.” Myeonghee continues to apply the elements that wealthy people consider truly important when organizing their homes: cleanliness and order, choosing valuable items and art, and the importance of a study.
Because I realized how important a home is in not only increasing wealth but also enabling us to live a happy and prosperous life.
Her home will grow into a space overflowing with wealth and fortune, more today than yesterday, and more tomorrow than today.
--- p.131
Just as an event can be viewed in completely different ways depending on the perspective from which it is viewed, the same space can be viewed in completely different ways depending on how it is used.
After all, space belongs to the people who live there, and it changes depending on the hands and will of the person who uses it.
The miraculous magic that makes a small space look bigger is definitely 'organization'.
Let's get up right now and look around the house.
Is our home free to breathe, or is it so cluttered with stuff that it's suffocating?
--- p.188
Among the countless spaces in the world, home is a special and precious place.
Each and every small space in the house has its own individual meaning.
These small spaces fill our daily lives and shape our thoughts and feelings.
Although it is a small space, it is a window that shows our inner selves, a huge field where ideas and creativity can freely be expressed, a stage for life and a background for stories.
When dealing with space, you also think about time.
And the idea of space and time ultimately comes down to the question of life.
Because the final destination of organization is ‘life.’
So, I think that organizing includes not only the technical aspects, but also an attitude toward life.
--- p.10
When we lose someone we love so much, doesn't the space where they were together also die?
The space where you breathed and baked bread with your child, smelled the fresh air every morning, nagged at them, got angry and apologized, and held their small body tightly in your arms is no longer a living space.
It is about spending each day stuck in the past, unable to endure the present space any longer.
But if you look at it from a different perspective, this house was not neglected.
This house was a record and memory of the space and time in which a child lived.
Expired food, moldy bread machines, and untouched books came to me with a desperate heart, like the wishes of a couple who wished they could live just one more day.
--- p.30~31
There is no one who is originally bad at organizing.
I just didn't do it because I thought I couldn't organize it.
Since I didn't do it, I probably wouldn't have been interested.
If you've ever considered yourself disorganized, perhaps it's because you haven't yet had the opportunity to take an interest in it? Perhaps it's because you don't understand how the spaces you inhabit affect your body, mind, spirit, and soul. If you realize this, won't you discover something that can change the pace of your life, which has been stifling? That realization doesn't have to be a terrifyingly crazy one.
All it takes is a simple question, a simple question, to challenge your preconceived notions about organizing.
--- p.48~50
Why do the wealthy create libraries in their homes? What makes them different from other people's libraries? The answer lies in considering the reasons they became wealthy.
Both those who inherited wealth and those who became wealthy through self-made means have one thing in common.
It means to continuously acquire knowledge and learn.
The rich value knowledge and learning above all else.
The study is filled with books and reference materials, and is a space where they continuously study and build knowledge about their areas of interest.
The library is an attractive space simply because books allow us to discover new ideas and think more deeply about various topics.
--- p.96
“Every morning when I wake up, I tidy up my bedroom and open the windows to let in some fresh air.
Just like you wash your body every day, you also wash your house.
Then say thank you to your family.
A lot of good things have happened in this house.
I want to grow the company further in the future.
“I know I need to work harder to reach my sales goals, but I feel empowered to do it.” Myeonghee continues to apply the elements that wealthy people consider truly important when organizing their homes: cleanliness and order, choosing valuable items and art, and the importance of a study.
Because I realized how important a home is in not only increasing wealth but also enabling us to live a happy and prosperous life.
Her home will grow into a space overflowing with wealth and fortune, more today than yesterday, and more tomorrow than today.
--- p.131
Just as an event can be viewed in completely different ways depending on the perspective from which it is viewed, the same space can be viewed in completely different ways depending on how it is used.
After all, space belongs to the people who live there, and it changes depending on the hands and will of the person who uses it.
The miraculous magic that makes a small space look bigger is definitely 'organization'.
Let's get up right now and look around the house.
Is our home free to breathe, or is it so cluttered with stuff that it's suffocating?
--- p.188
Among the countless spaces in the world, home is a special and precious place.
Each and every small space in the house has its own individual meaning.
These small spaces fill our daily lives and shape our thoughts and feelings.
Although it is a small space, it is a window that shows our inner selves, a huge field where ideas and creativity can freely be expressed, a stage for life and a background for stories.
--- p.250~251
Publisher's Review
“Home is the starting point and the end point of all life.”
Everything you need to know about Korean-style space directing that attracts people, money, and good luck.
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of home? The warm faces of your family welcoming you as you open the front door, the soft sofa and bed that make you forget the day's hardships and fatigue, the cozy table that makes your mouth water…
The images that come to mind for each person may be different, but one thing is clear.
Home is the starting point and the end point of all life.
Jeong Hee-sook, known as Korea's top organizing consultant, has personally visited over 5,000 homes over the past decade and has experienced countless instances where changes in space can lead to psychological changes in the people living there.
And I've come to realize that a well-organized home is the key to taking our lives to the next level.
Afterwards, through organizing their homes, they awakened their latent potential, stood tall as the masters of their own lives, and walked confidently into the wider world. This story was completed in a book titled “Secrets of Successful Homes.”
So, this book doesn't contain tips for organizing dishes nicely, folding shirts neatly, or organizing the inside of a closet in a nice way.
Instead, it is packed with jewel-like teachings that will help you deeply understand yourself and cultivate a meaningful life journey, such as what standards you should have when organizing your home, how to utilize space to reduce mental noise and stress, what makes the homes of successful wealthy people different, and why it is important to properly recognize space and live in harmony.
CEO Jeong Hee-sook says this.
“A well-organized home gives you a sense of stability and confidence, as if you were walking on solid ground.
And these changes play a vital role in helping us achieve our desired goals, whether it be relationships, money, or success.”
If you're frustrated because things aren't going your way, if you want to start over but don't know where to start, put this book down right now and take a look around your house.
There is no reason to hesitate any longer.
“I learned all the skills I needed to run Amazon from organizing my house!”
_ Jeff Bezos (Amazon founder)
The power of organization, cited by world-renowned scholars as the first principle of success.
Do you know what Microsoft's Bill Gates and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have in common? They both do their own dishes before bed.
Even the two do not hesitate to cite this seemingly trivial household chore as the first factor in their success.
We often tend to neglect the so-called housekeeping tasks of cleaning, putting things away, and doing the dishes.
I keep putting it off day after day, thinking that I can do it whenever I want.
But the benefits of organizing my living space every day aren't that simple.
Organizing a home is a very high-level activity that involves efficiently arranging and managing space by considering the use and value of each item.
Moreover, cleaning a space is no different from a psychological healing process that calms a complicated mind.
Organizing your home can help you feel more at peace, rediscover your true self, and pave the way for change and growth, leading to a better life.
It improves creativity and concentration, reduces anxiety and stress, and empowers you to take control of your own life.
If you want to live a healthier, more vibrant life, a richer, wiser life, start organizing your home for 10 minutes a day right now.
In a year our lives will be amazingly different.
Everything you need to know about Korean-style space directing that attracts people, money, and good luck.
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of home? The warm faces of your family welcoming you as you open the front door, the soft sofa and bed that make you forget the day's hardships and fatigue, the cozy table that makes your mouth water…
The images that come to mind for each person may be different, but one thing is clear.
Home is the starting point and the end point of all life.
Jeong Hee-sook, known as Korea's top organizing consultant, has personally visited over 5,000 homes over the past decade and has experienced countless instances where changes in space can lead to psychological changes in the people living there.
And I've come to realize that a well-organized home is the key to taking our lives to the next level.
Afterwards, through organizing their homes, they awakened their latent potential, stood tall as the masters of their own lives, and walked confidently into the wider world. This story was completed in a book titled “Secrets of Successful Homes.”
So, this book doesn't contain tips for organizing dishes nicely, folding shirts neatly, or organizing the inside of a closet in a nice way.
Instead, it is packed with jewel-like teachings that will help you deeply understand yourself and cultivate a meaningful life journey, such as what standards you should have when organizing your home, how to utilize space to reduce mental noise and stress, what makes the homes of successful wealthy people different, and why it is important to properly recognize space and live in harmony.
CEO Jeong Hee-sook says this.
“A well-organized home gives you a sense of stability and confidence, as if you were walking on solid ground.
And these changes play a vital role in helping us achieve our desired goals, whether it be relationships, money, or success.”
If you're frustrated because things aren't going your way, if you want to start over but don't know where to start, put this book down right now and take a look around your house.
There is no reason to hesitate any longer.
“I learned all the skills I needed to run Amazon from organizing my house!”
_ Jeff Bezos (Amazon founder)
The power of organization, cited by world-renowned scholars as the first principle of success.
Do you know what Microsoft's Bill Gates and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have in common? They both do their own dishes before bed.
Even the two do not hesitate to cite this seemingly trivial household chore as the first factor in their success.
We often tend to neglect the so-called housekeeping tasks of cleaning, putting things away, and doing the dishes.
I keep putting it off day after day, thinking that I can do it whenever I want.
But the benefits of organizing my living space every day aren't that simple.
Organizing a home is a very high-level activity that involves efficiently arranging and managing space by considering the use and value of each item.
Moreover, cleaning a space is no different from a psychological healing process that calms a complicated mind.
Organizing your home can help you feel more at peace, rediscover your true self, and pave the way for change and growth, leading to a better life.
It improves creativity and concentration, reduces anxiety and stress, and empowers you to take control of your own life.
If you want to live a healthier, more vibrant life, a richer, wiser life, start organizing your home for 10 minutes a day right now.
In a year our lives will be amazingly different.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: October 5, 2023
- Page count, weight, size: 256 pages | 408g | 148*210*15mm
- ISBN13: 9791192625959
- ISBN10: 1192625951
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