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The Lazy Genius Way

Book • 2020
In this book, Kendra Adachi invites readers to live well by their own definition, equipping them to be a genius about what matters and lazy about what doesn’t.

The book addresses the overwhelming mixed messages of what it means to live well and provides practical advice through thirteen Lazy Genius principles.

These principles include 'Decide once,' 'Start small,' 'Ask the Magic Question,' 'Go in the right order,' and 'Schedule rest,' among others.

Adachi’s approach is unique in that it does not impose a one-size-fits-all solution but instead offers tools for individuals to figure out what is most important to them and focus on those aspects while letting go of the rest.

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Mentioned in 30 episodes

Mentioned by Cal Newport when discussing a prior episode with Oliver Berkman.
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IN-DEPTH: Greatness vs. Contentment (w/ Kendra Adachi)
Mentioned by Kendra Adachi as a foundational text for understanding her approach to simplifying life.
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#408 - Three Surprising Steps to a Clean House
Mentioned by Kendra Adachi as the foundation of how to think like a lazy genius.
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#410 - How to Deal with All the Paper
Mentioned by Kendra Adachi as the book where she discusses her 13 lazy genius principles.
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#407 - How to Create a Flexible Weekly Plan
Mentioned by Kendra as one of her previous books with advice and strategies for organizing your life.
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#421 - How to Handle Bad Moods
Mentioned by Kendra Adachi as her book about simplifying life.
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#416 - What’s Saving My Life
Mentioned by Kendra Adachi as one of her books.
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#426 - Office Hours
Recommended by Kendra Adachi as a starting point for those new to the concept of naming what matters.
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#412 - 6 Common Mistakes When Naming What Matters
Mentioned by Kendra Adachi as a resource for listeners interested in simplifying their lives.
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#411 - 10 Things to Do Before Taking a Trip
Grab a copy to learn more about the lazy genius approach to life.
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#422 - Six Small Things I Do Every Day That Are Making a Big Difference
Recommended by Kendra Adachi as a helpful resource to get unstuck from many things.
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#423 - How to Get Unstuck When Your Space Is a Mess
Recommended by Kendra Adachi as a helpful resource for simplifying life and creating routines.
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#398 - 5 Things to Remember Before January Begins

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