by Sarah Harvey
First published 2019
Harvey explores kaizen, the Japanese philosophy that transformed Toyota and powers Marie Kondo's organizing approach. She demonstrates how overwhelming lifestyle changes become manageable when broken into tiny steps. The method turns intimidating goals like marathon running into simple actions like researching local running groups today. Harvey shows readers how to apply kaizen principles across health, work, finances, relationships, and home organization. Small daily actions compound into significant life improvements without triggering self-doubt or resistance. The book offers practical techniques for sustaining positive changes through incremental progress rather than dramatic overhauls.
Genres: business, self-help, non-fiction, health, personal-development
Vibes: intimate, practical, thought-provoking
Tropes: incremental-progress, self-improvement
Setting: Japan
272 pages · Hardcover · Bluebird