Kaizen
By Sarah Harvey
The Japanese Secret to Lasting Change—Small Steps to Big Goals. The Experiment, LLC, 2020.
Summary of Kaizen book by Sarah Harvey
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.
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What do you get from this book? A unique method for incorporating small but significant changes in your life
An Eastern business philosophy with Western roots can be applied to multiple areas of your life
Imai knew that small adjustments are easier to make and are more effective because fast, dramatic changes often induce fear
Start your Kaizen journey by identifying the areas you want to change and how plan to do it
Take control of your health by improving it in small ways that are beneficial without feeling tedious
Work can be frustrating, but taking ownership of your environment and off-the-clock choices helps mitigate grievances
How we spend and save money is part of our identity, but we can alter these habits without feeling overwhelmed
Treat the inside of your house with care and consideration, and let go of objects you don’t really need
Relationships are vital for our happiness, so take the time to foster their growth
By developing new habits such as forest bathing, you’ll relax, gain confidence, and feel better about life
Don’t worry if you encounter hurdles, just plan for them ahead of time so that you stay on course
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Who should read Kaizen book
- Businesspeople
- 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
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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