We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Marie Kondo has always worked to create a tidy home. When she was only 5 years old, she found herself transfixed by the impeccable interiors displayed in her mother's lifestyle magazines, and achieving this flawless look became a near obsession. Kondo's KonMari organizing method began to take shape in her late teens, and after running a successful tidying consultant business, she decided to share her findings with the world. That's why we're focusing on her words as today's quote of the day.