Do you want to be a genius?
Podcast host Kendra Adachi presents her debut book "The Lazy Genius Way. Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done" which was published by Waterbrook & Multnomah. After the introduction Adachi starts her book with instructions "How to Think Like a Lazy Genius", followed by thirteen "Lazy Genius Principles" and the final chapter, entitled "How to Live like a Lazy Genius". She informs readers that the do not need a new list of things to do; they need a new way to see them and that simplification does not work. Her approach to manage things is stated in the new mantra she has for readers: "be a genius about the things that matter an lazy about the things that don't... to you." The book's goal is to be helpful through all those transitions, giving the reader language and tools to make room for what matters.
Adachi quotes from others and talks also about personal experiences from herself and from others. The book contains plenty tips that help readers to apply the principles which can be found in the book, e.g. "The Lazy Genius Way to Decide What's for Lunch", the "Practical Way to Start Small", "When You Struggle to Take Time for Yourself", or "Simple Ways to be Kind to Yourself". In Step #1 of "Be Kind to Yourself - Lazy Genius Principle #13 she writes: "Be kind to yourself, as you would be to a friend. Embrace the daily act of speaking to who you are today with compassion and excitement. Sit in silence, breathe in the early morning air, read a novel without justification, take a nap, accept a friend’s offer to bring you dinner. Look in the mirror and smile at who you see. Not what you see, but who you see. You’re not a blueprint seeking completion; you’re a sacred soul created by the God of the universe."
Adachi closes every chapter with a "To Recap" which is a list with the most important points of the chapter and with "One Small Step" which is an idea to apply the content of the chapter to the readers' lives. There are also some notes at the end of the book as reference and which can help readers to go deeper if they desire it. I highly recommend this book for women who struggle with organizing their lives and who want some help to create structure and decide what really matters.
The complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley free of charge. I was under no obligation to offer a positive review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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Lovely, balanced, beautifully inspiring, and funny. What more could one ask for. Practical and a little theoretical. I love how the pieces come apart but go together to form a rhythm of life that’s perfect for each person individually. This book gives room for what you, the reader, love. It’s flexible and gracious and makes me want to try it out. It gives similar practices of other more deeply religious methods but without the intense deepness. This makes it feel attainable. I love the chapter on relationship. I love the chapter about celebrating. These feel like the chapters I need most right now. And I love how I can take these two chapters for now and work on them. When I’m more grounded in those practices I can move on to others that fit me in the moment and slowly build what works for me. This is a book I want to go back to. I give it 4 stars. I feel like the lazy genius aspect of the middle of the book kind of fell away. the concepts were good but when I saw it mentioned again I realized I had been missing it for the previous few chapters. She started doing well dividing the two (lazy and genius) and then bringing them together. It felt rhythmic in its repetition. But then it fell away. It kind of came back but not as intense. I wish it would have continued. It almost felt like a few chapters in the middle where the lazy genius stuff wasn’t mentioned were from a different but related book. It wasn’t a bad thing but I just wished those same explanations of how to be a lazy genius in it.
Overall great book! I received a digital copy from netgalley. I was in no way required to write a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

After reading this book, I decided to create a capsule wardrobe to make my life easier, something I've been thinking about doing for years. In this day and age where everyone is so overworked and feel like they need to be doing more more more, this is a genius way to help you realize it is okay to be lazy about some things. Practical tips and reasoning with straightforward advice and her own story to help figure out how to make your tasks work for you.

Oh goodness do I love this more than I thought possible. Already familiar with the authors work from her podcast, but still managed to come away with new insights. I love her life tips, and her way of the Lazy Genius. I will be shouting from on high about this book. Though I received a digital review copy I will be buying my own physical copy shortly. #arc #netgalley #allopinionsmyown

I greatly enjoyed this book as I have been listening to Kendra's excellent podcasts for some time now. The book was very adaptable and written so that people from all walks of life can enjoy it. The one critique I have is Kendra makes mentions of her faith and recommends her friend's work (Emily P. Freeman) without telling the reader that she's a Christian writer. I don't believe the book is published by a Christian publishing house so I found this really confusing to include without any preamble. Over all, the techniques are solid, the tone is nonjudgemental and Kendra is a helpful person who can present material in a way that makes you excited and empowered to use the easy Lazy Genius principles in your life!

I was introduced to Kendra through Emily Freeman years ago when I had tiny babes. What I was most taken with at the time (and still resonate with deeply) was Kendra’s honesty about motherhood. She named things I needed to name for myself but was too ashamed to admit. Since then, I’ve been a follower, listener, reader and whole heartedly subscribe to The Lazy Genius Way - being a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t.

Honestly, that last part is hard for me because my perfectionist spirit doesn’t want to admit that something doesn’t matter. KENDRA TALKS ABOUT THAT! He

What I love most about The Lazy Genius Way is that it’s not one size fits all. You take the principles and work them for your specific Lazy + Genius needs/desires.

THE LAZY GENIUS WAY by Kendra Adachi slices through the stuff to what genuinely matters, what brings joy and meaning and a difference in the world. With this insightful, pithy guide, I laughed out loud, even as I reconsidered the automatic ruts I traveled until her kind, clear perspective made me look at them again with new eyes. I loved this book, have raved about it even as I put into practice the ideas she shared so brilliantly. I offer my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the Adachi, the publisher, and NetGalley for offering me the opportunity to read an advance copy of this excellent book in exchange for my unbiased review.

An encouraging, practical, and humorous book to help women get things done while also taking care of themselves and not go insane. It started out reminding me of Don’t Overthink It but veered into other areas, covering just about every area in a woman’s life. I liked her sections on self-kindness and rest. It would be beneficial to revisit the topics and tips occasionally to help stay on track with living the Lazy Genius life.

This book is so practical and life giving by giving you steps to improve your life without making it about perfectionism. It does feel heavily geared towards those with kids but there are principles that can be applied to any life! Highly recommend!

Thank you Net Galley for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for my review.

If you are interested in being more effective in all the everyday things you have to do, then The Lazy Genius Way is the book for you. Adachi does a great job of breaking down how to be a genius about the important things and lazy about the unimportant stuff. A couple of my favorite Lazy Genius principles are decide once and start small. Just applying these simple principles can help make life easier. Thanks to NetGalley for the free digital review copy. All opinions are my own.

Anyone familiar with Kendra Adachi, the lazy genius, knows that she believes that you should be a genius about things that matter and lazy about the things that don't. What matters is going to vary person to person. This is not a self-help book that is going to give you a step by step guide of how to improve your life. It is not going to tell you this is what you need to do to better your life or be successful. Instead, she offers 13 principles she uses in her own life to help her be able to focus her energy on those things that matter to her. She is very down to earth and encouraging to her readers. Her stories are quite relatable. This is a book I see myself reading again from time to time for a refresher.

I was given a copy of this book by Waterbrook and Multnomah through Netgalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

I really enjoyed this title! As with many self-help, organizational books, I gleaned Some elements that will work for me and left the others behind. Primarily, I appreciate the simplicity of the approach. I will recommend this to people who enjoy similar titles!

I am a big fan of The Lazy Genius podcast and it was fun to read this book while being able to "hear" Adachi's voice in my head. My biggest takeaway from the podcast is to name what matters to you and build routines etc from that. I feel like that point was woven through the book but not called out as its own item. I think this book details a great approach to improving your life from a place of compassion and efficiency (whereas most productivity-type books really focus on the efficiency). Adachi has a very warm, approachable style and is funny. I would have liked more family examples with teens instead of just little kids. This book has been published and I recommend grabbing a copy!

If you are looking for a step by step rule driven way to make your life easier this isn’t it. But if you are looking for real life solutions that can be applied to real life situations grab it NOW!

This book resignated with me long after I finished it and I’m still thinking about it in every day tasks.

I have always loved Kendra's podcast and I was thrilled to read her book. She gives relevant, practical tips to help simplify life.

Should you have it all and be the perfect version of you or should you ignore what others think and do whatever? Kendra Adachi implores you to take a third path - the lazy genius way. By being a genius about what matters to you and lazy about what doesn't, Adachi promises to help you avoid overwhelm and discover a better way to life. 

Having read so many minimalism/productivity/girl power books recently, I feel like I've read every argument under the sun about living your best life. However, Adachi surprised me with a new take on the topic, combining the best advice in a unique way, always emphasizing the importance of doing what's best for you.

Absolutely loved this book -- so refreshing to have a "self-help" book recognize that not everyone can run a household with military precision. The idea of doing the least to make the most impact is just excellent. Will be recommending this!

The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi is call to focus on what matters and care less about what does not. It is an amazing, refreshing look at how crazy women make themselves in a Pinterest perfect world and how none of it matters much in the end. I love the ideas behind this book and I think it is perfect for anyone who feels overwhelmed and needs to prioritize their lives. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

Sometimes "self-help" books like this repeat the same oft-heard advice. Not The Lazy Genius Way. I can honestly say I picked up some new tips while reading it. More importantly, I walked away with a sense of peace and purpose, which I can't say has ever happened with this type of book. Now to remember all this when life gets in the way.

I really enjoyed this book! Kendra gives 13 principles to “lazy genius” your life. As a mom of two girls that I homeschool, being the stay at home mom, wife, homeschool mom, etc. this book really helped me to see that I there are things I can truly let go of and not feel guilty. Thank you so much for this book!