There were some great gems in here, and it was very gently written as a guiding framework and not a step-by-step regiment. My favorite concept is “decide once”. Don’t waste brain space and energy on a decision once you’ve committed to an answer. Also, assign everything its proper place, use routine to your advantage, and -most importantly - make the changes that are important to you. Small, smart steps can get you set up for success and meaningful changes. The author was relatable and gave heartfelt anecdotes throughout the book. I will be referencing it for a time to come! I hope to be more of a lazy genius - I already am a huge arbiter of “work smarter, not harder”. Would recommend!

The Lazy Genius is a great book for those who need motivation to get more done or want to get certain things done. Its also a great way to get ideas for hacks on how to do things.

And while I am not the target audience for all of these tasks I can use the ideas in my own life and modify them accordingly.

A solid, useful guide to getting more done in a more efficient/effective way.

*Author also has a podcast which is fun.

The Lazy Genius Way is basically a handbook of easy hacks to make everything in life more simple. Not only was it enjoyable to read, but there are so many pearls of wisdom to make life genuinely easier, that you often find yourself thinking “why didn’t I think of that?!” It’s really like the self-help book you always needed but didn’t know how much you needed it! I think I’ll be going back to read this one often. I highly recommend!

Thank you so much to the publisher and Author for gifting me this gem in exchange for my honest review! It couldn’t have come at a better time!

This was a really interesting take on the hustle, motivated style of books that are going around and I think it is something way more relatable for the average person. I liked her concepts and approaches and I believe that I will use them in my own life now. I like that the style is more to keep moving something that really is what life is about. I enjoyed this read and I would recommend it to someone who is not highly motivated but motivated or wants to be motivated.

Such a helpful book. The Lazy Genius Way ideas make sense, and the presentation is to start small. I love the repeated encouragement and examples of doing things slowly and building on the repetition. The book had a lot of great ideas to offer and feels manageable because you spend time thinking about the things or areas that matter the most to you and then let the rest be.

I have been listening to Kendra’s podcast for about a year, so I was excited to finally get my hands on her first book, “The Lazy Genius Way.” I love Kendra and her writing style. While it could be considered a “self help” book- it isn’t filled with the usual tropes of someone telling you how to be a better person.

She describes systems and provides helpful examples to guide you in finding your own way to figure out what matters to you- and make it a priority!

Yes, it does skew towards Moms in suburban America, but that’s me! So it’s a 5/5. I only have one kid so far and she’s only 6 months- and I got tons of great ideas for when I have older kids.

Thank you Kendra for writing this down and for sharing your gifts with us!!!

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Love this book, Kendra and all things Lazy Genius. The books changes your perspective and gives many helpful tips. I was able to think about efficiency in my home and work in a different way. I look forward to much more from this author in years to come.

Overall, I liked this book. Although not all of the things discussed in the book were applicable to me as I am a college student and do not have a family and home to care for, it was still an enjoyable read. I enjoyed learning about the author's life and am interested in checking out her podcast. I like the concept of the novel, making the things you care about a priority and figuring out the rest along the way.

I really settled in and took my time with this book and, man, am I glad that I did. Kendra has such an accessible way of presenting ways to make your life work for you that I just LOVE. Was a fan of the podcast fist, so I highly recommend listening to that as well. There are 200+ episodes that will help you continue on this journey. Loved this and will recommend to friends + family!

The author offers 13 ways to live a more fulfilled life, in what she calls the "Lazy Genius Way". These principles are all illustrated through real-life situations she has gone through. Although I found some of the principles to be useful and resonated with several passages, I just couldn't connect to it as a whole.

This is a great guide to prioritizing that can apply to most people! I have been a long time listener of Kendra’s podcast & this did not disappoint!

Love this book. Love the title and the concept it is a book truly after my heart. Its a must read guide on focusing on what matters and ditching what doesn't and how you can get your life in order your way. Best part is when Adachi basically said you have to focus on what matter to you to do it well and get it down if you focus on everything . It will not be done well. Its just a great read.

Love this approach to life. It is a breath of fresh air. This book sets you up for getting stuff done. Go check it out

Loved this book so much. Bought it because I enjoy Kendra's podcast. I still have the netgalley on my kindle, but I loved the book so much I bought it in print and reread it on occasion. I love that it doesn't tell you want to do but instead gives you options to consider as you tackle your everyday existence.

I picked this book up out of curiosity and found it a refreshing counterpoint to the other productivity literature I've read. Instead of offering specific, work-intensive, rules - Wake up before your kids to exercise! Prepare meals for the whole week on Sunday! Work toward your long-term goals first thing in the morning! - it provides a set of guidelines designed to help you zero in on your goals and spend less time on everything else. The book is well-written and easy to read. Like most productivity books, its advice is mostly either inapplicable or obvious - but most of us need to be reminded, repeatedly, of the obvious.

Criticism of the book revolves around the fact that it was written by a woman who clearly spends a large fraction of her time running a home and caring for young children, and that the advice in it works best for people in similar circumstances. That's probably true to some extent, but raising a family is neither a rare nor a contemptible condition, so it's hardly a condemnation.

Thank you NetGalley for the DRC in exchange for an honest review.

I was intrigued by the title and premise of this book because I am feeling particularly overwhelmed with trying to put 100% of myself into every aspect of my life. Kendra Adachi aims to give us concrete steps to give energy to the things we care about while automating the things we don't.

I like her writing style very much. It is genuine and easy to read. I even liked her personal anecdotes in the introduction and first chapter because she clearly shows through experience how absurd but common perfectionism can be in our daily lives. However, once I read the chapter, Step 1: Decide Once, I was less enthusiastic. The idea of deciding one time what Monday's outfit or lunch would be seems like a lot of pressure for little reward. Honestly she swayed me more in her first two chapters than with this step. I tried to continue, but after so many weeks of putting this off, I'm finally calling it. I will have to DNF this one for now. Maybe one day I will come back to it.

I really love The Lazy Genius podcast, and was so excited for Kendra to release this book. I've always felt like our productivity styles are very similar, but I still pick up great tips from her that help me be a little more efficient and a little less stressed, and make room for more of what matters. I recommend the podcast to loads of people, and will continue to do that with this book, The Lazy Genius Way. Kendra gives us simple steps to make productivity manageable. She understands wives and mothers and all the things we put on our plates. She knows there is no "one size fits all" and truly encourages us to find what works best for us, through a few simple steps she outlines in this book. The book also includes lots of great background stories that make Kendra so relatable, and will make you feel like you, too, can find balance in life and stop feeling like you're running on a hamster wheel! If you want learn how to "be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't," this book is for you!

Kendra Adachi shares her ways for getting things done in a way that saves time and money. This book is well written and helps the reader figure out what things matter the most to them and how to get the rest done efficiently without adding extra stress. This is great for busy women and parents in the thick of things with young kids.

I follow Kendra Adachi on Instagram and have heard her speak. This book is brilliant, especially for those with little ones running around. It has helped me get my head and house organized.

I am so sad that I waited so long to finally read this book. It is a great guide to helping you understand that it is ok to scale down what you are doing. She helps you to look at your life, determine your priorities, and make tiny little changes to make those priorities happen while relieving the guilt of not doing it all.