We love Office Hours. Once a quarter, folks send in their problems they want to Lazy Genius, and I answer them in this episode. We get questions that run the gamut, and it’s always encouraging to hear the normal problems and normal solutions of normal people. Solve what matters, put your energy into those things in small ways, be lazy about what doesn’t matt ... Show More
Apr 13
How to Create Healthy Phone Habits
Today, we’re going to talk about how to create healthy phone habits. Healthy habits are personal. What’s healthy or unhealthy for me might not be for you, so this isn’t a judgmental episode. Instead, we’re going to examine what healthy means, what parts of our phone experience ne ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 30
#462 - The Lazy Genius Guide to Planning a Trip
I’ve done a handful of travel-related episodes on the podcast over the years, but I realized I’ve never done an episode about planning an actual trip. Since we’re coming up on the summer holidays, a time when folks sometimes take trips, it seems like a great time to Lazy Genius t ... Show More
53 m
Nov 2024
Embrace the Lazy Genius Way with Kendra Adachi | Clutterbug Podcast # 248
In today’s episode, we’re joined by one of my favorite authors, Kendra Adachi, the genius behind The Lazy Genius Way. Her book has been a game-changer for me, showing that embracing imperfection and taking shortcuts can be the key to a happier, more productive life. Kendra shares ... Show More
41m 1s
Mar 2022
Epilogue: The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done
Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done, by Kendra Adachi.Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, ... Show More
38m 41s
Dec 2024
You're Not Lazy, You're Overwhelmed (feat. Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius)
In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider joining Nora's Substack to listen to the rest of the episode, get additional bonus ... Show More
23m 54s
May 2024
Ep. 480: Hacks, Hacks, and More Hacks from the Proverbs of the Professions
In this Very Special Episode, we share hilarious and insightful “proverbs of theprofessions”—the collective wisdom of people in particular roles or professionsabout how to manage the dilemmas of life. We include proverbs that come fromparents, poker players, doctors, ski instruct ... Show More
30m 53s
Jun 2025
How To Balance Mind, Body—and iPhone
Mary is juggling a busy career and family life and, like many of us, she feels guilty about the time she spends on her phone. On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin talks with author and teacher Molly Caro May about how she's helping others rethink—and rewire—their dependenc ... Show More
38m 5s