One Small Step Can Change Your Life T
The Kaizen Way
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- Increased confidence and motivation as they achieve small victories regularly
- Lasting positive changes in areas they want to improve, such as weight loss, quitting smoking, or paying off debt
- Enhanced problem-solving skills by focusing on small, manageable issues
- Greater overall life satisfaction through continuous improvement and personal growth
— Susan Jeffers, Ph.D., author of Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
Robert Maurer’s “One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way” introduces readers to the powerful concept of kaizen, a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement through small, incremental steps. This book offers a refreshing approach to personal growth and habit formation, challenging the common belief that significant changes require drastic measures.
The book presents five key ideas:
- Kaizen is a process of improving habits using very small steps.
- Small steps can lead to big changes.
- Kaizen disarms the brain’s fear response, making change more natural.
- Asking small, gentle questions keeps the fight-or-flight response inactive.
- Taking tiny, seemingly trivial steps helps overcome obstacles that have previously defeated you.
Maurer explains how the human brain often resists change due to fear, and how kaizen circumvents this resistance by introducing changes so small they don’t trigger the amygdala’s alarm response. He provides practical techniques for applying kaizen in various aspects of life, including:
- Using “small thoughts” to develop new skills through mind sculpture
- Asking small questions to foster creativity and problem-solving
- Taking small actions to satisfy the brain’s need for progress
- Solving small problems to address larger issues effectively
The book illustrates how these techniques can be applied to personal and professional goals, from weight loss and fitness to career advancement and relationship improvement. Maurer backs his approach with scientific explanations and real-life examples, making the concept accessible and actionable for readers.
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Author biography
Robert Maurer, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and faculty member at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He is the Director of Behavioural Sciences for the Family Practice Residency Program at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and a faculty member with the UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Maurer has served as a consultant to Walt Disney Studios, the U.S. Air Force, and numerous corporations and healthcare organizations.
As an expert in kaizen, the Japanese technique of achieving great results through small steps, Dr. Maurer has helped thousands of people integrate this approach into their lives and work. His book “One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way” has become a cornerstone text in the field of personal development and organizational change.
Dr. Maurer is a sought-after speaker, delivering presentations on kaizen, creativity, and stress management to diverse audiences worldwide. His work has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, and Prevention Magazine. When not writing or speaking, Dr. Maurer enjoys spending time with his family in Santa Barbara, California.
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