Kendra Adachi - The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesnt, and Get Stuff Done

With wisdom, humor, and practicality, Kendra Adachi gives us a system to get stuff done without losing ourselves in the process. Not only will this book reengineer how you approach life, but you will come away feeling more yourself. And nothing is more powerful than living a life of purpose and accomplishment while at the same time feeling more yourself than ever before.

B RI M C K OY , author of Come & Eat

In a world that is constantly screaming to do more and do it perfectly, The Lazy Genius Way rushes to the rescue. Kendra gently takes us by the hand and helps us know that we dont have to be the best at everything. We can actually learn to enjoy the things we love and even happily thrive while doing the things we dont love.

J ESSICA T HOMPSON , national speaker and coauthor of Give Them Grace

Reading this approachable, practical book will feel like spending an afternoon with a wise and cool big sister who is helping you get your life together. Without an ounce of shame or guilt, Kendra gives you permission to care about the things that really matter to you and to be lazy about the things that dont. I only wish I could have read this book twenty years ago.

S ARAH B ESSEY , author of Miracles and Other Reasonable Things

Kendra has a heart for infusing the mundane and practical with a profound sacredness. Frankly, its infuriating how she manages to be effortlessly instructional, inspirational, and hilarious all at the same time, but the world is such a better place for it. Ive never been more thankful for someones voice.

K NOX M C C OY , author of All Things Reconsidered

If youve been taught that nothing good comes from being lazy, get ready to let Kendra change your mind and life forever. Spoiler: laziness is the powerful tool that frees you to be a genius where it really matters. I wish I had this eye-opening book twenty years ago.

M YQUILLYN S MITH , Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Cozy Minimalist Home

The Lazy Genius Way is a recipe for creating a generous, less stressed domestic life. Kendras suggestions for thoughtful routines in place of rigid rules will leave the reader feeling settled and prepared for the changing rhythms of both family life and personal growth. Also, she is what experts refer to as a hoot.

G INA S MITH and S . D . S MITH , author of The Green Ember series

The Lazy Genius Way is the guidebook for adulting that weve been waiting for, and Kendra Adachiwith the kind practicality of Leslie Knope, the fierceness of Beyonc, and the charms of Hermioneis the leader well love forever. Boiled down to what matters most, daily life suddenly seems more manageable. Delivered with Kendras classic blend of wit and wisdom, it even seems more fun.

S HANNAN M ARTIN , author of The Ministry of Ordinary Places and Falling Free

As a longtime fan of The Lazy Genius Podcast, I could not be more excited about this book. Kendra has a gift for asking questions that helps you prioritize the parts of your life that really matter and let go of the parts that dont. She doesnt preach or pressure; she inquires and encourages. As she admits, its not easy to manage the seemingly constant demands of running a house, planning meals, hosting relatives, and creating and maintaining holiday traditions, all while finding time for your own work and self-care. But Kendra makes it all a lot easier!

J ENNA F ISCHER , actor, author of The Actors Life, and cohost of the Office Ladies podcast

Fun and funny, warm and wise: figuring out how to get your life together has never been so entertaining.

A NNE B OGEL , author of Dont Overthink It and creator of the Modern Mrs. Darcy blog

The Lazy Genius Way has made me rethink all my current systems in the best way possible. I am more clearheaded while making decisions after reading this book.

L AURA T REMAINE , host of the 10 Things to Tell You podcast

Ive known Kendra for several years now, and I dont think Ive met anyone else who embodies both a kindhearted, fun-to-be-around spirit and the practicality of a go-to friend who knows how to get things done. When you need a friend to boss you around in only the best way possible, pick up this book and let Kendra do it. Her wisdom about a range of topics, from making friends to cleaning the kitchen, will light a fire under you so you can do what matters and chill about the rest.

T SH O XENREIDER , author of At Home in the World and Shadow & Light

I always followed the lazy path when it came to my home. The results of that approach were not surprisingtrash bins stuffed with take-out boxes, moldy laundry in the washer, and so much chaos. But Kendra Adachi offers a better way. The Lazy Genius Way doesnt mean you have to become a gourmet chef or start cleaning the baseboards with a toothbrush. Kendra will meet you in the middle. She offers easy steps that will have you marking off your list in record time without sacrificing every free moment you have. Kendra helps us make space for tasks and television. She finds time for us to solve problems and scroll Instagram. The Lazy Genius Way is the perfect way.

J AMIE G OLDEN , cohost of The Popcast with Knox and Jamie

Some momentssuch as weddings, births, graduations, and proposalscarve a deep groove in our memories because they mark our lives in a significant way. Other moments remain embedded in time because they hold hands with deep emotions like joy, shock, passion, or grief. Still, life is mostly made up of the kinds of moments that may seem ordinary while you live them but are the ones you return to in gratitude. Its not because they were necessarily remarkable but because they shaped the contours of your life one small moment at a time.

In the spring of 2008, my husband, John, and I were in the middle of packing up all our worldly belongings to move to a house across town. In addition to the regular stress that accompanies moving, John was about a year into a new job at a local church, and we had three children ages four and under. It seemed every area of our life was touched by either chaos or transition, and I was weeks past ready for both to be over.