Minimalism is trending. But the concepts are embedded in the Toyota system.
First, avoid overproduction. Do not overwork. Do not do or speak more than necessary.
Second, do not accumulate waste at home. Throw what you don’t need away and clean up your workspace.
Third, do not procrastinate. Take rest as often as you need. Lie in bed, clear your mind or meditate as you wish. But do not procrastinate.
Fourth, place everything in the right order. If you need to exercise, place your treadmill in the most visible area.
Fifth, think before you move. Where would you like to go? What would you like to accomplish? Plan ahead.
Sixth, do everything perfect the first time. Rework is waste.
Seventh, meet standards. Meet requirements. If you need a 30sqm home, do not buy something larger. If your client requested for a 5 course meal, deliver the perfect 5 course meal.
We can also use the 3M model. Muri: avoid overburdening your machines, workers and yourself. Muda: reduce waste as we have explained above. Mura: prefer consistency to uneven operations.
If we apply these principles to our lives, we would have achieved minimalism.
First, avoid overproduction. Do not overwork. Do not do or speak more than necessary.
Second, do not accumulate waste at home. Throw what you don’t need away and clean up your workspace.
Third, do not procrastinate. Take rest as often as you need. Lie in bed, clear your mind or meditate as you wish. But do not procrastinate.
Fourth, place everything in the right order. If you need to exercise, place your treadmill in the most visible area.
Fifth, think before you move. Where would you like to go? What would you like to accomplish? Plan ahead.
Sixth, do everything perfect the first time. Rework is waste.
Seventh, meet standards. Meet requirements. If you need a 30sqm home, do not buy something larger. If your client requested for a 5 course meal, deliver the perfect 5 course meal.
We can also use the 3M model. Muri: avoid overburdening your machines, workers and yourself. Muda: reduce waste as we have explained above. Mura: prefer consistency to uneven operations.
If we apply these principles to our lives, we would have achieved minimalism.