One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way Paperback – 15 July 2015

The books is a powerful and remarkable with very simple yet classic examples for each of the points mentioned by Dr. Robert.

A valuable book can inspire one to start with small steps.

The author gives the best case studies and explains how Kaizen can be effectively utilized in every small aspect of our life . I have started practicing simple intentional living and definitely recommend this book for people who seek big change in their life yet too feared to get it started .

The Book in Three SentencesThe art of making great and lasting change comes through small, steady steps.Kaizen circumvents the brain’s built-in resistance to new behaviors.Small rewards lead to big returns.The Five Big IdeasKaizen is a process of improving a habit using very small steps.Small steps can lead to big changes.Kaizen disarms the brain’s fear response making change come more naturally.By asking small, gentle questions, we keep the fight-or-flight response in the ‘off’ position.By taking steps so tiny that they seem trivial or even laughable, you’ll sail calmly past obstacles that have defeated you before.One Small Step Can Change Your Life SummaryKaizen has two definitions:Using very small steps to improve a habitA process, or product using very small moments to inspire new products and inventionsCommon Beliefs About ChangeMyth #1: Change Is HardMyth #2: The Size of the Step Determines the Size of the Result, So Take Big Steps for Big ResultsMyth #3: Kaizen Is Slow; Innovation Is Quicker“In our “bigger is better” culture of IMAX movies, supersize meals, and extreme makeovers, it’s hard to believe that small steps can lead to big changes. But the wonderful reality is that they can.”“There are two elements of the spirit, or purpose, in which kaizen plays an essential role: service and gratitude.”“Low-key change helps the human mind circumnavigate the fear that blocks success and creativity.”“All changes, even positive ones, are scary. Attempts to reach goals through radical or revolutionary means often fail because they heighten fear. But the small steps of kaizen disarm the brain’s fear response, stimulating rational thought and creative play.”“When you want to change but experience a block, you can often blame the midbrain for gumming up the works.”“Small, easily achievable goals—such as picking up and storing just one paper clip on a chronically messy desk—let you tiptoe right past the amygdala, keeping it asleep and unable to set off alarm bells.”“When you are afraid, the brain is programmed either to run or attack—not always the most practical options.”Small actions satisfy your brain’s need to do something and soothe their distress.For a detailed summary, do visit my website, link in my profile.

This book is very much powerful because it give you the idea that change is not painful. You can do any tough work easily without pain and you can accomplish your goal, very big goal you can easily accomplish. Thats all thank you. Life changing effective book. 10 out of 10.

Very good book

I liked it very much and it's simple to adapt in real life

One of the best books I ever read