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InfluencesNo. 38 of 52
Portrait of Marie Kondo
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Marie Kondo

Taught me that intentional decluttering is a practice of discernment and that tidying your environment reshapes your mind.

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Table 6Work, habits & tools6 seats
CalNewportSamShillaceBelle B.CooperJamesClearMarieKondoJoelSpolsky

Seated at Table 6, Work, habits & tools

Seat 5 of 6. Also at the table:

  • Cal NewportShaped my thinking on deep work, digital minimalism, and the value of focused craft over shallow productivity.
  • Sam ShillaceMiddle career mentor at Google and his Sunday Letters have been influencing on thinking like a programmer.
  • Belle B. CooperInspired my interest in thoughtful productivity, mindful technology use, and reflective writing about personal systems.
  • James ClearGave me a practical, systems-based framework for building better habits and making continuous small improvements.
  • Joel SpolskyShaped my understanding of software craftsmanship, developer experience, as well as been a helpful mentor in running a burning man camp.
No. 37James ClearNo. 39Joel Spolsky