2.5 stars rounded down to 2

To be up front - I am not familiar with Kendra Adachi's other work. I've never read her other books or listened to her podcast. I think maybe that would have helped going into this.

I enjoyed the *concept* of this book. But the execution was confusing and left a lot to be desired.

It's nice reading a productivity book that's not all about the "grindset" or hustling your way to the top. I appreciated that women's issues were somewhat brought into the fold, since apparently and unsurprisingly, most productivity literature is written by and geared towards men.

However, it all fell a little short. I found there to be way too many frameworks and acronyms and plans (ha) for it to be actually useful. It felt like she was attempting to resolve too much and just ended up confusing me a bit. I did find parts of it to be useful and some of the quotes were good reminders. But the chaos of the book makes me feel unlikely to ever pick it up again, unfortunately.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

An easy to read and practical book about compassionate time management, with strategies for getting things done without overhauling your life.

What a refreshing compassionate book about time management. Such a good perspective and really changed the way I thought about things.

I am a time management and Lazy Genius superfan, so I knew I would love this. The author makes a great point that a lot of time management advice written by men is hard to apply to working mothers and I’ve never felt so seen. Great ideas and advice. I recommend all of Adachi’s books and podcasts.

Thank you Netgalley and Convergent books for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I love the Lazy Genius approach, and am even part of their Facebook group where others share their own Lazy Genius hacks - it has really helped me live my ADHD/Working Mom life better in so many ways, and I was so eager to hear about "The PLAN" by Kendra Adachi.

On the plus side, she really meets me where I am - I love how practical and compassionate her approach to time management is. The strategies she offers are not only actionable but also feel incredibly relatable. Her writing is so concise and well-organized—it made even complex concepts easy to understand which really helps when I am already feeling overwhelmed.

That said, I felt like there wasn't a TON new in this book - a lot of it felt recycled from prior books/podcasts, etc. So maybe not as necessary for someone already really well-acquainted with her work and ideas.

Kendra once again has such a unique take on things. This book in for a more niche audience than The Lazy Genius, however the way she does to speak to that audience is incredible. The visuals in the book do help to communicate her point across. She’s a tad heavy handed in a few areas, but it all serves to drive her points home.

I am a Lazy Genius Fan and extremely excited for this book! I was looking forward to the reframe around time management and probably had really high expectations for this book. That being said, I gave it 4 stars overall. For craft and structure, 5 stars, but the content in some area and the context of the content seemed to be excessive or pointed. I understand that we live in a male world and as women we are created differently. I didn’t appreciate how those ideas were brought up sometimes. I think overall Kendra had a great idea and was groundbreaking, but it just wasn’t the same as her Lazy Genius book. Will I still recommend this book, yes! But Will I recommend it as much as I do Lazy Genius Way, probably not.

This book just didn't work for me. It seems like a book that's written for work from home moms who can set their own schedule based around their menstrual cycle. Extremely impractical for the rest of us.

A lot of useful information with plenty of takeaway tips. The target audience felt a little nebulous, and therefore some of the advice did as well, but overall super helpful and an entertaining read! I especially liked how she mapped productivity flow with womens cycles - that was illuminating.

Kendra Adachi does it again! Her kind big sister energy lends this time management book a sense of compassion that is so lacking in the space.

Kendra’s voice of reason shines through and her book is a gift for working women. Thankful that her voice is heard and wisdom can be shared. Hoping for the plan volume 2!

I’ve read all of Kendra’s books and listen to her podcasts- I love how practical the Lazy Genius methods are and Plan It Is no different!!

It's nice to see a productivity book written by a woman. This one has some good info delivered in digestible chunks, but doesn't offer anything overly groundbreaking.

This is a quick read, written in Kendra Adachi's familiar voice with humorous references and informative breakdowns. I found that at times she does over explain a concept, and I had comprehended the idea long before she finished with her explanatory sentences. I definitely thought her ideas and broad strokes were helpful for me, and I also appreciated the detail she put into her ideas.

This is a good reference with reminders to set up a framework and not get bogged down when things don't go according to plan. Much of it was common sense, but a helpful reminder.

The Lazy Genius podcast/Instagram profile is one of my favorite life hacks for quick, easy ways to optimize your time and provides such practical tips and tricks to stay organized in the midst of chaos. Kendra Adachi writes her book The Plan: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius as a way to expand on these points and feels so natural, just like her podcast. She is relatable and the style is easy to read/implement into daily routines with bits of encouragement provided along the way. As I was reading, I did feel like parts of this book were redundant with other pieces of advice I've seen her discuss on other outlets (podcast, Instagram, other books), however they are good tidbits to implement nonetheless. Overall, I’d definitely recommend The Plan, especially to those new to Kendra's ideas/philosophies. Thanks to NetGalley for providing the ARC!

The Lazy Genius is one of my favorite productivity/life hack books so I was really excited to dive into this one, especially seeing Kendra’s excitement on social media about this book. I wasn’t far into it when I started thinking, “I don’t like this” but I wanted to stick with it to the end. Writing this review is agonizing truth be told. I initially wanted to at least give it at least 3 stars because I want to support Kendra’s work, but the reality is that I just really didn’t like this work. I’m sure there is an audience out there for this work, but I wasn’t it. This felt like a disconjointed, overly complicated version of the Lazy Genius with a lot of preaching about the patriarchy and how we need to plan around our cycles more (a point that I don’t disagree with but it felt overdone).

While this work wasn’t my jam, I’d still recommend her others!

As a regular listener of Kendra Adachi’s Lazy Genius podcast, I was excited to dive into her book The Plan: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius—and I wasn’t disappointed. The book felt like a natural continuation of the podcast, with Kendra’s signature warmth and relatable style coming through on every page. Her personality shines in a way that makes it feel like she’s right there with you, offering practical advice and encouraging words.

I found many of the tips to be highly practical and useful, especially for anyone looking to bring a little more structure and efficiency to their days without sacrificing their well-being. Kendra's approach to time management is all about embracing what works for you and letting go of the pressure to do things perfectly. For me, that mindset has been a game-changer.

That said, as someone who’s read several books on similar topics and listened to her podcast regularly, there were moments in The Plan where I felt like I’d heard some of the advice before. While this didn't diminish the book's value, it did make certain sections feel a bit repetitive. However, I think that for readers new to the Lazy Genius way, this book would be a fantastic introduction, offering fresh insights and a great starting point for managing time in a more intentional and less stressful way.

Overall, I’d rate The Plan a solid 4 stars. It’s a must-read for anyone who is just discovering the Lazy Genius philosophy or looking to take their time management to the next level. Thanks to NetGalley for providing the ARC!

If you’re looking for a book to help you start the new year with purpose and clarity, The Plan by Kendra Adachi is a must-read. Known as The Lazy Genius, Adachi excels at breaking down overwhelming concepts into manageable steps, and this book is no exception. Whether you want to streamline your routines, pursue a dream, or focus on what matters most, The Plan offers practical and flexible guidance.

As a fan of Adachi’s previous books and her insightful Lazy Genius podcast, I’ve learned so much from her relatable approach. In The Plan, she builds on that foundation, providing frameworks to create systems tailored to your real life—not an Instagram-perfect version of it.

What sets this book apart is its encouragement to start where you are. Adachi’s conversational tone makes her advice accessible and empowering, offering tools to clarify priorities and create realistic, sustainable plans. At the start of a new year, when the pressure to overhaul everything can feel overwhelming, The Plan serves as a gentle reminder to focus on what truly matters.

If you’ve enjoyed Adachi’s previous work or are seeking a fresh perspective on planning and prioritizing, this book is an excellent choice.

Thank you to Convergent Books for my free review copy.

I am so grateful I received the ARC for this book. Not only did I read it, I bought it for myself, the library, and friends. So many business books and advice books read by women are not written with women in mind, and it shows. The advice and guidance in this book is incredibly practical, thoughtful, and helpful. I'm a new fan of the author and have already picked up her other books and started on her podcast.

I really loved this book! It was full of simple ways that can organize and focus. There is a huge mental load in woman/mom life when it comes to taking care of all the things for family, career, homes and more. I thought this was a great way to deal with it all.