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I do read self-help! Per my last post, you‘ll see one I finished last night and I explain why I find them invaluable.

But the tagged book is probably the one that has helped me the most. It‘s a quick read, but the concept of kaizen has infiltrated my life and helped me accomplish goals. Starting small is how I‘ve managed to be consistent with fitness for over a year and a half, CrossFit specifically for 11 months.

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At first, I thought this was just a book of common sense. We‘ve all heard the phrases “one step at a time” or “start small.” But this book explains the science behind how our brains handle giant leaps toward our goals versus small, incremental steps. The kaizen principles can be applied toward our professional goals as well as our personal ones, and they are a breath of fresh air when you feel suffocated by overwhelm.

“A philosopher, scientist, or artist sits alone in his garret, agonizing, until—Eureka!—divine inspiration strikes. But many great moments of progress come out of a workaday attention to the little things.”

“The small steps of kaizen and the giant leaps of innovation are not mutually exclusive; used together, they become a formidable weapon against even the most profound, complex, and apparently unsolvable problems.”

“To commit your life to honoring and maintaining your physical health; to the passion, the risk, and the excellence of a demanding career; to the pursuit of a rewarding relationship with another human being; or the continual upward revision of your personal standards, is to strive for powerful goals, often elusive and at times frightening. But for now, all you need to do is take one small step.”

A neighbor suggested this one. I wasn‘t expecting such an adorably sized book when it arrived today, but it suits the topic of kaizen lol. I plan to read a couple of nonfiction books before heading back to fiction.

A quick read that gives good perspective on how even the tiniest of tiny steps moves you in the direction you desire. And why those small steps promote consistency and solid habit formation. Good book for kicking off the new year. One down for #bookspinbingo

This quote definitely hit home as I read it.

Looking forward to tackling January‘s #bookspinbingo card. Starting with the tagged book about the Kaizen way. 2022 is going to be all about the small steps!

Reading a short book today for a quick ✅ to kick off 2022. Also some good inspiration here for staying on track with my goals.

This one was very interesting. The concepts could have been summed up in a few pages but the examples really give live to the book. They give you a good idea how to implement it all in your everyday life. The book contains some cool facts and lots of useful techniques. It‘s also a pretty enjoyable read in general.

Interesting application of kaizen in phychology

The book emphasizes how to use kaizen to achieve goals through small steps. Starting off simply by clearing one paperclip a day off a messy desk, or walking in place for a minute to encourage a regular exercise program. Tiny steps, no fear, self love, and lasting impact with simple rewards like enjoying a sunset with no special equipment needed and no money spent. Simple, but approachable.