There are people for whom this book will resonate. While I am not one of them, I can see that it will have value for those who are struggling to be a successful working mother. I certainly struggle, and I don’t have everything figured out, but I have different problems and concerns than the ones presented in this book. As a librarian, I will happily recommend it to others.

Thank you to @netgalley and Waterbrook Press for an Advanced Reader's Copy in exchange for an honest review.

I love long been a fan of Kendra Adachi, a.k.a. The Lazy Genius, and her podcast has been an incredible source of inspiration and idea implementation for me in nearly all areas of my life. Adachi is gifted with words, and The Lazy Genius Podcast is a fantastic listen.

The Lazy Genius Way is the perfect accompaniment to the podcast in that it presents the philosophy and steps for becoming a lazy genius in your own life, while showcasing typical scenarios we would most want to use the methodology (this ranges from cleaning the bathroom to making to dinner to friendships and beyond).

I highly recommend checking out this book, then heading over to your Podcast app to download any particular episodes that might be of use to you in your life RIGHT NOW. You won't be sorry.

It turns out I was a lazy genius in many ways before "meeting" Kendra; now, I just have more insight to making my life better and easier.

Smart. Practical. Personal. This is so far from a book that tells you to do XYZ or leaves you with endless lists and a million ideas without solutions. Instead, Kendra offers you systems and shares stories, inviting you to implement *what works for you*.

I immediately saw several ways I could take the tools she offers and incorporate them into my life, while also making a list of friends to tell about The Lazy Genius Way (it's one that I'll gift and happily recommend).

What surprised me the most wasn't the practical content or helpful systems throughout... it was Kendra's heart in every chapter. You might think a book like this would feel a bit removed or robotic, somewhat like a textbook in the form of a nonfiction title, but Kendra's voice offers kindness, honesty, and the feeling of "she really does get it" in every chapter.

This book accomplishes exactly what it set out to do -- and more. It deserves 5 stars.

60 // I’ve been a longtime fan of @thelazygenius podcast and have been eagerly awaiting her book, which releases later this summer! THE LAZY GENIUS WAY was everything I’d hoped it would be and more. if you’ve listened to her podcast, some of the themes and principles will be familiar, but this book is not just a regurgitation of her podcast library. the book breaks down the principles of how to be lazy about what doesn’t matter and how to be a genius about what does matter—to YOU. Kendra doesn’t lay out a list of things to do but offers a new way to see and guidelines for building a system so that we can focus on what matters to us and let the other stuff go. I thought all of the principles were really helpful and I’m pretty sure I highlighted something I learned or want to try or want to think through more in each chapter. in addition to all of the practical tips and helpful strategies, the book is filled with such truth and encouragement, and all of it is offered in love. highly recommend this book! 5/5⭐️—I loved it!
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thank you to @netgalley for the early copy of this book! #thelazygeniusway #lazygenius #netgalley

I'm a longtime listener of the Lazy Genius, and was worried that this book would just be a compilation of Adachi's advice. I'm pleased to say that it isn't, and I gained a lot from reading it. Her last chapter moved me to tears, and her voice speaks throughout.

My favorite book I’ve read this year! Kendra seems to appeal to me the way no author/podcaster ever has. She so effortlessly combines the utterly mundane with the altogether sacred parts of life and even the way she writes reminds me that things matter. The little things, the big things, the things no one cares about. Another thing I love about this book is Kendra’s truly authentic voice. Having listened to her podcast for sometime I was pleasantly surprised that her writing sounded EXACTLY like Kendra. The whole time I’m was able to literally hear her and nothing felt artificial or contrived. This book truly felt like therapy. The excess of books on highly practical or highly intellectual topics meets a perfect marriage in Kendra’s book. I left it both thinking and taking action and naming what mattered. I saw it described as the “Marie Kondo for your mind” and while it didn’t feel so systematic the results feel similar. Mentally I feel the freedom to care about what matters to me and my mental load feels so much lighter. Already can’t wait to read it again!

The book provides 13 principles to help you to get a grip on your to do list and get the perspective back in your life.

It was an easy read and the amount of times I felt like Kendra Adachi had lived my life, or was having the same day as me was very comforting and relatable. Her emphasis on using the principles as and when needed and in a way that suits you further enhances the message that we are all different and all fighting our own battles that we should concentrate on doing what is right for us rather than comparing to everyone else. </p>

The easy style of writing means that it doesn't come across as another book telling you what to do and how to do it in order to get the desired effect. It is very much, take what you need and leave what you don't. I think a lot of self help books put themselves forward as having the answer to the problem if you follow the prescribed steps.

This book made me feel like I have the answers and the capability to make the changes, if I just go easy on myself and take it one step at a time and her writing really gave me a sense of her being a cheerleader for the reader.

Is life-changing too dramatic of a description? Kendra Adachi, known online as The Lazy Genius, exceeds any expectations in her book, The Lazy Genius Way. It is poignant, powerful, and purpose-fueleled. You will want a printed copy of TLGW for a dog rated manual in your home, another copy to gift to a friend, and an ebook copy to refer back to on the go. By far, my favorite book of 2020.

Thank you to @netgalley and @waterbrookmultnomah for the digital ARC to review. I loved this book! I feel like I have already talked about @thelazygenius a million times to friends and family and on my social media accounts, but Kendra is what I affectionately call my "OG Life Coach." She has helped me design systems for my life and work that make sense and most importantly, honor what matters to me. This book is a long-form how-to guide version of her podcast, with ample stories and examples throughout. Where the podcast episodes detail specific ways to be a Lazy Genius, the book details how to apply The Lazy Genius Way to your life as a whole. It will teach you how to "be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't" by first naming what matters to you and then giving you practical hands-on tips to make your life run that much more smoothly. Approachable and practical, this book is perfect for anyone struggling to balance it all, whether that be school and friends or work and family. 1,000% a PICK, please go pre-order this now. It's out August 11.

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This book is wonderful. It's an easy read and is packed with practical tips for making life more fuller and easier. Adachi encourages the reader to let go of things she can't control and focus on what truly matters: faith, family, and friends.

A nice collection of practical tips to simplify the routines of everyday life.
Focuses mainly on the practicalities for a household, those with families will appreciate this most.

I received an advanced reader copy via NetGalley.

This book is a great reminder to not feel pressured to reach any other ideal than to be fully you. It’s a quick read.

This book came at the perfect time in my life. Currently at home and off work until the stay at home order is lifted. I'm applying these tips to my life now and I feel like things will improve when I'm back at work.

LOVED this book. This book is so incredibly practical with real-life examples from Kendra's personal life. Kendra writes with wit and I especially enjoyed the footnotes. Each chapter builds on each other and the transitions are excellent. Each chapter also contains a few "recap" bullets at the end to summarize it all very nicely. I feel ready to simplify my life with all the tips and tricks to get me started! One thing to note was there were a lot of examples aimed at mothers which doesn't necessarily apply to everyone.

I thought this book was really useful and at first, I laughed at the title, however it is actually genius! Lots of great tips and advice. I recommend giving it a read.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

This is a fantastic book full of tips and tricks to be productive in a lazy way. It's a hilarious and raw guide to life. I absolutely loved it.

*I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I’ve followed Kendra Adachi’s The Lazy Genius blog and podcast for a couple of years, so I’ve been looking forward to this book for a while. It did not disappoint. Kendra’s funny, disconcertingly honest voice comes through the pages loud and clear, guiding me through the Lazy Genius life.

Her heart-wrenching openness in the first chapter about her personal history brought me up short at first; it hit uncomfortably close to home and I wasn’t expecting it. But Kendra’s sharing her experience left me wide open to really hearing and accepting what she had to say. Lazy Genius Principle #8 is Let People In and that chapter is proof she follows her own advice.

Some other things about the book I really appreciated were:
1) The Lazy Genius Principles (LGP’s) are discussed individually, so you can focus on one at a time and digest that information before moving on.
2) While each LGP is discussed in depth, the chapters are concise and manageable.
3) At the end of each chapter, there is a brief recap of the main points and One Small Step to immediately implement the LGP discussed.
4) The examples of how to apply LGP’s are taken from real, imperfect life.
5) The footnotes are hilarious.

This is a book I highly recommend. I’ve given myself a prezzie by pre-ordering my own copy. (See LGP #13. It’s Kendra and Jamie B. Golden approved.)

Thank you to Netgalley and Waterbrook & Multnomah for the eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.


The Lazy Genius Way • Kendra Adachi
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“ Imagine this. We become a generation of women who are at peace with who we are, who encourage one another to move closer to our deepest identities and shed what’s in the way.”
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👍🏼Thumbs Up:
There’s a lot I liked about this book! I found it equally parts enjoyable to read and practical. I enjoyed the stories and examples and the way that she recaps the main point and tools of each section at the end of that chapter.
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👎🏻Thumbs Down:
I have nothing negative to say. This book actually reverses the damage done by many a self help book that tells women to DO more. Kendra lovingly teaches against that mantra in order to help us live our lives focused on what matters to each of us.
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🤓For readers WHO:
- Enjoy self-help/personal growth/generally good nonfiction
- Are tired of always feeling tired and want a better way to enjoy life
- Are fans of @thelazyggenius podcast (if you don’t subscribe already go do it NOW)
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👉🏼This is what’s WHAT:
Kendra Adachi is a well known blogger and podcast host. She takes her talent of essentializing tasks to the page to teach us how to “be a genius about what matters, and lazy about the things that don’t”. She walks us through strategies for how to maximize our time and what’s important in each of our lives. She tackles everything from the most mundane tasks (laundry, cleaning the bathroom) to the most soul important (caring for ourselves, resting). She doesn’t get bossy, but rather lovingly shows us the way down a path to better-crafted days and therefore a more fulfilled life.
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⏳WHEN I read this book:
It gave me so many practical tools it made me want to simultaneously:
-immediately buy a copy for every friend
-start “lazy-genuising” my whole life
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🚨WHERE you should watch out:
Passing mention of abuse, no other triggers.
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📍WHY you should read this one:
It’s just good. You’ll feel refreshed and lifted up. Kendra teaches with such an encouraging voice but also takes into account how different we all are and helps us lean into what matters to each of us.
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📚HOW I read it:
eARC via Kindle

This was a bit of an unconventional self-help book (I felt) but also a super fascinating one. I resonated with its sentiments of feeling stretched across too many goals and to-dos, especially ones that don't actually matter. It's helpful for determining what *does* matter and how to reach it by cutting out what you're doing just because you feel obligated to.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I am a relatively new follower of The Lazy Genius podcast, but it didn’t take long at all for me to recognize the value of Kendra Adachi’s seemingly simple ways to be “a genius about the things that matter, and lazy about the things that don’t.” This book is a valuable source of simple tips to make life easier to manage. What I appreciate most about Kendra is that she makes very clear that there is no one way that fits all, and the way to be successful is to make the changes that work for YOU. While some of her tips may seem like common sense, reading about them in a book and learning from the examples she provides helps the reader see how to apply these tips to everyday life and to see the trickle down effect a few small changes can make to improve our lives. Plus, Kendra is so down to earth and funny that the whole book felt like a conversation with a friend over coffee. Highly recommend.