Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1: Why We Need Kaizen ............................................................. 7
The Neuroscience .................................................................................... 9
How it Happens ................................................................................. 11
Chapter 2: Kaizen in its Original Context: Business ............................ 12
The Origin of Kaizen .............................................................................. 13
Types of Kaizen ..................................................................................... 14
Simplify and Eliminate Waste ................................................................. 15
Chapter 3: Kaizen Concepts to Consider .............................................. 19
The 5S of Kaizen ................................................................................... 22
The Opposite of Kaizen: Kaikaku ........................................................... 23
Chapter 4: Kaizen for Getting Into Shape – Health and Fitness .......... 24
Microworkouts ........................................................................................ 25
True Kaizen and Getting Into Shape ...................................................... 27
Powerful Changes For Improving Fitness............................................... 29
• What Can Go? .......................................................................... 29
• Where To Fit It In? .................................................................... 29
• More Small Fixes ...................................................................... 30
The Takehome .................................................................................. 31
Chapter 5: Kaizen for Personal Finance ................................................ 32
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Creating a More Efficient Budget............................................................ 33
Monitor and Improve .......................................................................... 34
Plan for the Unexpected .................................................................... 35
Limit Your Cash Flow ......................................................................... 35
Make Rewards ................................................................................... 36
Use Apps ........................................................................................... 36
The Takehome................................................................................... 37
Chapter 6: Kaizen for Productivity and Business ................................. 38
Find the Sticking Points .......................................................................... 39
Sticking to Your New Rules and Avoiding Errors With Checklists and Flow
Charts .................................................................................................... 40
Flow Charts for Dealing With Problems.............................................. 41
Chapter 7: Life Hacks and Biohacks ..................................................... 43
Temperature May Be The Key To Good Sleep ....................................... 44
How To Wake Up On Time Every Time .................................................. 45
The Best Supplements ........................................................................... 47
Inspiration Hacks ................................................................................... 48
Dress to Impress .................................................................................... 49
Intermittent Fasting ................................................................................ 50
Chapter 8: Finding Balance .................................................................... 51
Input and Output .................................................................................... 52
Staying Positive ..................................................................................... 52
Make the Most of Now............................................................................ 53
Closing Comments ................................................................................. 55