Explore the Lazy Genius approach to simplify decision-making and prioritize what truly matters. Three proactive paths to becoming a Lazy Genius: making a big change, transitioning into a new season, and wanting something to be different. Apply the Lazy Genius method to achieve more ease at work. Make small changes to create a big difference in your life. Break down problems and apply Lazy Genius principles to find solutions. Stay organized and save time using a planner.
Lazy geniusing your whole life involves prioritizing what is important and navigating different paths with kindness.
When moving towards a big change, remember four principles: you don't have to wrap your head around every part, anticipate every need, expect everything to be smooth, or have all the answers right now.
Deep dives
Lazy Geniusing Your Whole Life
Lazy geniusing your whole life involves naming what matters in your season with kindness. It means prioritizing what is important to you and respecting your own humanity while doing it. By starting with this foundational practice, you can navigate different paths and obstacles more easily. It's about embracing the mindset of being a lazy genius and applying it to various aspects of your life. Whether you're moving towards a big change, transitioning to a new season, or wanting something to be different, there are principles and methods to help you on each path. Embracing the practice of reacting to obstacles with kindness and learning to pivot is also crucial in lazy geniusing your whole life.
Moving Towards a Big Change
When you're moving towards a big change, it's important to remember four principles: you don't have to wrap your head around every part of it, you don't have to anticipate every need, you don't need to expect everything to be smooth all the time, and you don't have to have all the answers right now. This path requires kindness towards yourself as you navigate overwhelming emotions and adjust to new circumstances. Episode 323 provides a detailed breakdown of these principles and offers additional guidance. Lazy geniusing a big change is not a one-size-fits-all solution; it's about remembering what matters, being kind to yourself, and living in your season.
Transitioning to a New Season
When transitioning to a new season, such as a change in weather or a new stage of life, the lazy genius method is a helpful tool. The five steps of the method include prioritizing what matters, essentializing or getting rid of what's not necessary, organizing everything in its place, personalizing your approach to feel like yourself, and systemizing to maintain a flow. By following these steps, you can make your new season feel more manageable and grounded. Episode 297 provides a practical example of applying the lazy genius method to bring ease at work. Choosing the right lazy genius principle for your situation can further enhance the effectiveness of lazy geniusing your new season.
Wanting Something to Be Different
When you want something to be different in your life, start by making the problem smaller. Narrow down the specific issue that needs addressing. Then, choose a lazy genius principle that aligns with that problem. There are 13 lazy genius principles to choose from, such as decide once, build the right routines, and be kind to yourself. Applying a single principle to a small problem can yield significant results. Episode 244 offers a deeper dive into choosing the right lazy genius principle for your situation. By making the problem smaller and applying the appropriate principle, you can work towards making desired changes in your life.
Let’s make one thing clear right off the bat. You can Lazy Genius your whole life, but you can’t do it all at once. But it is possible and even something I’d encourage you to pursue. Living with this mindset is a lifelong gift, so let’s jump into how to Lazy Genius your whole life.