This book was really helpful. Of course, it's full of useful tips actionable steps that you can work into your life right away. But the best was how relatable the author was. I can easily see myself, and my flaws, reflected in the stories the author shares. It feels very honest and authentic. It doesn't have the same tone as usual advice you get from experts. It sounds like someone just like me feels the struggle of getting your life together. That's comforting and also provides additional motivation to try out the strategies and tactics offered in the book.

The lazy genius way somehow makes you feel like you’re curled up with your friend Kendra as she gives you advice and helps you break small things that feel overwhelming into Small manageable tasks. Not only did I learn a lot and improved my time management, but I also really enjoyed this cozy read.

What if you ignored the expectations of culture, let go all the "should"s of others, and lived life to the full? How could you even begin to loosen the grip of obligations to live a full and meaningful life?
Adachi encourages you to let go of what you're not interested in and live your life to the fullest - the way you're designed and the way you're wired.

She offers practical tips for avoiding overwhelm such as limiting options that can be made habitual, streamlining rituals, and examining traditions. Even the practical footnotes were helpful.

If you're drowning in details, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or need coaching on the next "small step," this one's for you.

Don't "should" yourself. I'm guilty of trying to do all the things, some of which aren't my idea but I should do. This is the book that you will revisit when your routine gets hacked by work, or you think you "should" be doing all the things.
This book is written for those of us that fight things being simple. It helped me rethink rest and beating my routine and trying to squeeze more in with no extra time.
I bought a copy to reread parts as I tend to venture off to something better but boring is sometimes better.
The one thing I continue to do after reading this book is to ask the Magic Question. This has helped me make better decisions and focus on what needs to get done, as well as helping out my future self

The Lazy Genius Way is basically the life manual for people who want to feel like they have it together without having to actually have it all together. Kendra Adachi is like your funny, slightly bossy friend who shows up with a color-coded checklist and a bottle of wine.

The advice is practical, doable, and refreshingly free of guilt trips. It’s all about deciding what matters to you and letting go of the rest—which, let’s be honest, is the pep talk most of us need. If you’re tired of productivity books that assume you want to wake up at 4 a.m. to journal and run a marathon, this is the antidote.

This book is life-changing! It really breaks things down into an easy to manage system that anyone can follow. It has really helped me focus on what matters and let go of the little things.

I've lost count of how many times I've listened to The Lazy Genius Way. Invaluable resource for a mom with a busy life.

As a working mom, I'm always on the lookout for books that can help make my life easier and also not feel bad about not being superwoman. Enter Kendra Adachi's The Lazy Genius Way. This book is not like many self-help books that make you feel that if you only follow a strict regime you can conquer it all. Instead, it helps you to prioritize the things that matter most to you and to let go of everything else. It is a liberating book that makes you feel like you're talking to a friend. I highly recommend it!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC; all opinions are my own.

This book is a good antidote to the "how to be super productive" genre that dominated the market once the Silicon Valley tech bros became bosses. I've heard about this book for a few years. It turns out that the advice here has permeated the market of books for busy women. That's a good thing! I already subscribed to a lot of the advice the author gave, which speaks to how influential this book has become. This is written for women who want to live as human beings, not bots.

I was attracted to this book because the author is a mother. Balancing the responsibilities of being a mom and a person can be overwhelming. I like the conversational tone of the book, but the constant asides were distracting and took away for the overall message.

I also found the advice fairly generic and rudimentary. I did not feel like we were really covering new ground. I would recommend this book if you are new to the self-development space. It is an easy read and gives base level actionable advice. If you are more advanced, I would pass as this is just going to be a rehash for you.

Never has a book made me feel so seen and understood. If you have ever read a self-help book or googled how to be a better person in any category of life, you need to read this. Kendra outlines not specific things to do that will make your life better, but a new way of thinking about your life that values who you are, right now.

While there were some helpful ideas and information, I felt that the book was mostly aimed at a particular demographic that does not include me. Also, many parts felt very simple and did not offer much new insight. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

I really enjoyed this book visually and audibly (through my public library). Of the two means, I would recommend the audio-book. The narrator has a great voice and is very entertaining. The hacks, hints, prompts, whatever you may call them are so sensible that you may wonder why you didn't think of them yourself! I think this book is great to inform its reader or remind them of small things that result in bigger returns in the quality of our life. 'Genius' might be a stretch for those of us who are comfortably mere mortals.

"The Lazy Genius Way" by Kendra Adachi offers a refreshing approach to productivity and organization. It's less about rigid systems and more about identifying what matters to you and creating personalized strategies to make those things easier. Adachi's tone is warm and relatable, making the book feel like a conversation with a friend. While some of the concepts might seem obvious, the book excels at providing practical frameworks and encouraging self-compassion, making it a valuable read for anyone seeking a more balanced and intentional life.

I appreciated the middle-of-the-road approach this book encourages to life, plans, goals, housekeeping, socializing, and so forth, which is: don’t try to do everything perfectly (the “genius” way) but also don’t give up on things that matter to you in a spiral of defeatist thinking (the “lazy” way). It does a pretty good job of giving the reader the freedom to decide what matters most on a list of priorities, and some principles for how to make life easier. That said, it felt like it was treading some very similar ground to other advice books out there, especially “How to Keep House While Drowning,” which I found personally to be a more resonant read.
The tone of this book was very kind, and the author is easy to follow. It just didn’t feel as profound or fresh to me as it might to some.

The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi is a good reminder to Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done.

The author offers 13 principles for living a more fulfilled life. They are the Lazy Genius Way. These principles are all illustrated through real-life situations she has experienced. I related to many of them. Many of the ideas are not completely new. But it is good to have them organized and reminded of.

Thank you to NetGalley and WaterBrook & Multnomah for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.

i really enjoyed the practicality of this book. the writing was fun and engaging while being helpful and easy to follow. its easily applicable, though not groundbreaking.
the theology of the author is not super clear, as she mentions needing to rely on Christ but also includes some popular quasi-christian mantras. i think both christians and non-christians will find help in this book.

The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi is a refreshing and practical guide to embracing simplicity without sacrificing what matters most. Adachi introduces a philosophy of “being a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t,” offering practical strategies to streamline life and focus on what truly brings joy and fulfillment. The book is filled with actionable tips, from organizing your home to managing your time, all while encouraging self-compassion and balance. Perfect for anyone looking to declutter their life and adopt a more intentional, less stressful approach to daily living.

Fun and interesting read, with some helpful tips and tricks to take shortcuts that work! Get's a bit airy fairy at times with mantras and the like, but you can pick and choose what you want to go with.

As someone who struggles with ADHD, this book was a gold mine of strategies to build ATTAINABLE structure in your life. I’ll definitely be coming back to this book over and over again as a resource!