I've been doing this for years now. Recently I moved across country, and filled many a Goodwill bin. Even so after I moved I am still culling, giving away and donating, and selling some things at consignment stores. While I still have a lot of stuff, the releasing process is deeply emotional.

I've lived a bit like Reacher when I travel internationally. Nothing teaches minimalism like living out of a back pack for months at a time. Need vs. want is a great challenge.