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Kaizen

By Sarah Harvey

The Japanese Secret to Lasting Change—Small Steps to Big Goals. The Experiment, LLC, 2020.

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A brief summary of Kaizen

A customizable plan for achieving your life’s ambitions through a series of small changes made to your everyday routine, allowing for success in health, money, relationships, and more.

Key insights in Kaizen

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What do you get from this book? A unique method for incorporating small but significant changes in your life
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An Eastern business philosophy with Western roots can be applied to multiple areas of your life
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Imai knew that small adjustments are easier to make and are more effective because fast, dramatic changes often induce fear
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Start your Kaizen journey by identifying the areas you want to change and how plan to do it
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Take control of your health by improving it in small ways that are beneficial without feeling tedious
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Work can be frustrating, but taking ownership of your environment and off-the-clock choices helps mitigate grievances
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How we spend and save money is part of our identity, but we can alter these habits without feeling overwhelmed
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Treat the inside of your house with care and consideration, and let go of objects you don’t really need
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Relationships are vital for our happiness, so take the time to foster their growth
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By developing new habits such as forest bathing, you’ll relax, gain confidence, and feel better about life
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Don’t worry if you encounter hurdles, just plan for them ahead of time so that you stay on course
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Final word

Who should read Kaizen

Businesspeople • parents • those interested in philosophy • busy individuals looking to achieve more in their lives • anyone who wants to improve their relationships

About the author of Kaizen

Sarah Harvey is a former publishing consultant for the Japanese literary firms Tuttle Mori Agency and The English Agency. She also acted as a freelance book scout while living in Japan. Harvey has worked with a diverse range of bestselling non-fiction authors including the Dalai Lama, Russell Brand, and Deliciously Ella.

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