Kaizen The Japanese Method for Transforming Habits, One Small Step at a Time - Sarah Harvey

Summary

• A book about the Japanese idea of continuous improvement rather than a huge radical change all at once. Harvey applies to to all aspects of ones life, and really it is a practical method of instituting change in ones life.

How I discovered it

• I have been interested in Agile work processes from CD work, and Kaizen is wrapped up in the Agile method, so I made a point of searching for books specifically about Kaizen

How the book changed me

• I intend to broaden Kaizen in my life from just in my work to really all aspects of life.

Details

• What is it? Kaizen - Japanese method of continuous improvement
• It was developed in teh West, but adopted in Japan since it was seen to be very compatible with Japanese values.
• Unfollow social media accounts that make you spend money
• Use Kaizen to gradually introduce changes into your diet
• Get fresh air into your office or home as much as possible
• Choose a person every week to send a note adn tell them why you appreciate them.

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