While there were some helpful ideas and information, I felt that the book was mostly aimed at a particular demographic that does not include me. Also, many parts felt very simple and did not offer much new insight. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

I really enjoyed this book visually and audibly (through my public library). Of the two means, I would recommend the audio-book. The narrator has a great voice and is very entertaining. The hacks, hints, prompts, whatever you may call them are so sensible that you may wonder why you didn't think of them yourself! I think this book is great to inform its reader or remind them of small things that result in bigger returns in the quality of our life. 'Genius' might be a stretch for those of us who are comfortably mere mortals.

"The Lazy Genius Way" by Kendra Adachi offers a refreshing approach to productivity and organization. It's less about rigid systems and more about identifying what matters to you and creating personalized strategies to make those things easier. Adachi's tone is warm and relatable, making the book feel like a conversation with a friend. While some of the concepts might seem obvious, the book excels at providing practical frameworks and encouraging self-compassion, making it a valuable read for anyone seeking a more balanced and intentional life.

I appreciated the middle-of-the-road approach this book encourages to life, plans, goals, housekeeping, socializing, and so forth, which is: don’t try to do everything perfectly (the “genius” way) but also don’t give up on things that matter to you in a spiral of defeatist thinking (the “lazy” way). It does a pretty good job of giving the reader the freedom to decide what matters most on a list of priorities, and some principles for how to make life easier. That said, it felt like it was treading some very similar ground to other advice books out there, especially “How to Keep House While Drowning,” which I found personally to be a more resonant read.
The tone of this book was very kind, and the author is easy to follow. It just didn’t feel as profound or fresh to me as it might to some.

The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi is a good reminder to Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done.

The author offers 13 principles for living a more fulfilled life. They are the Lazy Genius Way. These principles are all illustrated through real-life situations she has experienced. I related to many of them. Many of the ideas are not completely new. But it is good to have them organized and reminded of.

Thank you to NetGalley and WaterBrook & Multnomah for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.

i really enjoyed the practicality of this book. the writing was fun and engaging while being helpful and easy to follow. its easily applicable, though not groundbreaking.
the theology of the author is not super clear, as she mentions needing to rely on Christ but also includes some popular quasi-christian mantras. i think both christians and non-christians will find help in this book.

i really enjoyed the practicality of this book. the writing was fun and engaging while being helpful and easy to follow. its easily applicable, though not groundbreaking.
the theology of the author is not super clear, as she mentions needing to rely on Christ but also includes some popular quasi-christian mantras. i think both christians and non-christians will find help in this book.

i really enjoyed the practicality of this book. the writing was fun and engaging while being helpful and easy to follow. its easily applicable, though not groundbreaking.
the theology of the author is not super clear, as she mentions needing to rely on Christ but also includes some popular quasi-christian mantras. i think both christians and non-christians will find help in this book.

The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi is a refreshing and practical guide to embracing simplicity without sacrificing what matters most. Adachi introduces a philosophy of “being a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t,” offering practical strategies to streamline life and focus on what truly brings joy and fulfillment. The book is filled with actionable tips, from organizing your home to managing your time, all while encouraging self-compassion and balance. Perfect for anyone looking to declutter their life and adopt a more intentional, less stressful approach to daily living.

Fun and interesting read, with some helpful tips and tricks to take shortcuts that work! Get's a bit airy fairy at times with mantras and the like, but you can pick and choose what you want to go with.

As someone who struggles with ADHD, this book was a gold mine of strategies to build ATTAINABLE structure in your life. I’ll definitely be coming back to this book over and over again as a resource!

The Lazy Genius Way is a handy guide to help focus on what matters to you and how to be productive in your own way. I found this book very useful and inspiring and wrote down a lot of quotes to refer back to when I need a bit of a boost in the right direction.

This book provides practical tips for streamlining your responsibilities and is directed towards moms. None of the advice is mind blowing but it is a good reminder. I found myself glossing over a lot of the personal narratives throughout this book and just looking at the main ideas given.

i really enjoyed the practicality of this book. the writing was fun and engaging while being helpful and easy to follow. its easily applicable, though not groundbreaking.
the theology of the author is not super clear, as she mentions needing to rely on Christ but also includes some popular quasi-christian mantras. i think both christians and non-christians will find help in this book.

I love “The Lazy Genius Way”! This books gives simple ideas for streamlining your life and cutting down on decision fatigue. It’s easy to read, easy to implement, and so useful! My stress has definitely gone down after reading this!

I always love a good life hack book, and this one came highly recommended. I actually didn't follow her on social media prior to this, so I didn't know much about her. Lots of useful, helpful tips to manage your life and not drown!

This book was really fun to read. Kendra gave me the proper dose of practical tips to implement in my home, mind, and family while also infusing really fun and relatable humor.

In each decade of adulthood (my twenties, thirties, and now forties) I have had to reevaluate what works for me based on my lifestyle, current needs, and now family's needs. I have found myself reinventing the wheel when trying to implement useful systems, and am always looking for a way to streamline my routine. Kendra Adachi's podcast, The Lazy Genius, really inspired me to start hacking my life, and now that she has released multiple books, I'm excited to reference these again and again.

Thank you to WaterBrook & Multnomah and NetGalley for the eARC. I really enjoyed reviewing this!

I enjoyed this read - and found many things to discuss with friends and my therapist. It's helpful to have more voices enforcing this attitude as a real movement, and I found it super impactful to integrate the tips into my daily life. Thank you!

Kendra Adachi provides clear steps to declutter your life and focus on what truly matters. Her advice is relatable and easy to implement. The book is written in a friendly tone, making readers feel as if they are having a conversation with a friend, which enhances the reading experience. Additionally, the book offers tools to help tackle life's challenges.