The Lazy Genius Podcast

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#213 - Create a Summer Reading Club Jun 07, 2021

Show notes

Obviously, summer reading is a big thing for a lot of people, and if you’re new around here, reading is one of my favorite things on the planet. Today though, I want to talk about something more specific. I want us to create a summer reading club. A reading club is a group of readers (and if you read the book, you are a reader, friend) talking about what they individually have been reading.

Stuff Mentioned

My first guest appearance on What Should I Read Next? and my latest appearance on it.
How I track my reading using Trello
My favorite books from the last decade
Check out The Lazy Genius Facebook group if FB groups are your thing
Grab the book club guide for The Lazy Genius Way
Get a copy of The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link) to get ahold of all the Lazy Genius principles mentioned in this episode.
My favorite social platform on the interwebs is Instagram. You can follow me there @thelazygenius.
Download a transcript of this episode.

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#212 - A Guide to Summer House Rules May 31, 2021

Show notes

A House Rule is something that could keep that first domino from teetering and knocking over everything else. All of us have different kinds of summers, and all of us likely experience different modes and priorities, again, within the same summer. House Rules can really help give a little steadiness to that if you want it.

Helpful Companion Links

Check out The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link) if you’d like to read more about how I use Lazy Genius principles every day.
Here’s the crowdsourced post on Instagram if you’d like more ideas.
Instagram is where I hang out the most online, so I’d love for you to join me over there @thelazygenius.
Download a transcript of this episode.

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#211 - How to Plan a Summer Day May 24, 2021

Show notes

I want us to plan a summer day without turning into robots or without leaving literally everything to chance where we’re playing it cool on the outside because we’re cool and spontaneous and we go with the flow and on the inside we’re literally screaming in terror because going with the flow forever and always is just as stressful as planning every minute.

Helpful Companion Links

Check out The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link) if you’d like to read more about how I use Lazy Genius principles every day.
Check out a podcast flight on Time Management episodes on Spotify. Or listen to The Lazy Genius Plans a Day here.
Download a transcript of this episode.

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#210 - How to Lazy Genius Kids’ Screen Time May 17, 2021

Show notes

It’s here, you guys, it’s here! This is such a highly requested topic, and I think now that we’re about to go into summer, we could use some perspective on how to approach this ever-present topic. So I have three perspectives and then a few ideas for house rules when it comes to your kids and screen time.

Helpful Companion Links

Check out The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link) if you’d like to read more about how I use Lazy Genius principles every day.
Here’s the episode on chores for kids from a few years ago.
Instagram is where I hang out the most online, so I’d love for you to join me over there @thelazygenius.
Download a transcript of this episode.

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#209 - How to Keep Your Surfaces Clear May 10, 2021

Show notes

Clutter is a real thing. It feels like there’s never a clear spot to put anything down, and I think it’s safe to say that when surfaces are reasonably clear, your home feels cleaner and more welcoming even if it’s dirty. So today, I am going to share the ten principles of keeping your surfaces clear.

Helpful Companion Links

Check out The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link) if you’d like to read more about how I use Lazy Genius principles every day.
Instagram is where I hang out the most online, so I’d love for you to join me over there @thelazygenius.
Download a transcript of this episode.

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

BONUS: A New Way to Think About Money with Rachel Rodgers May 06, 2021

Show notes

The Lazy Genius Podcast is not an interview-style show, so when I invite a guest on, I make sure they are a Lazy Genius at what they do. I’m thrilled to introduce you to Rachel Rodgers, a former attorney and current founder and operator of Hello Seven, who’s here to talk to us about a new way to think about money.

Helpful Companion Links

Find Rachel on Instagram and learn more about her book We Should All Be Millionaires here.
Here’s an older episode about budgets

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#208 - Essentializing Your Phone Apps May 03, 2021

Show notes

Today, I want to help you essentialize your phone apps. In this episode, we’re going to specifically apply the Lazy Genius principle of essentializing to your phone apps to that you can go from being overwhelmed or annoyed or distracted by your apps to having them serve you in a way that matters.

Stuff Mentioned

Find all of the Lazy Genius principles in my book, The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link).
If you’re looking for a resource about adult screentime, there’s an episode for that. Listen to it here.
Essentialism by Greg McKeown(p.s. he has a new book out called Effortless!)
Instagram is where I hang out the most online, so I’d love for you to join me over there @thelazygenius.
Our Lazy Genius of the Week is Liz Wienke with her reminder to decide once and batch it.
Download a transcript of this episode.

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#207 - The 15 Moments That Shaped the Lazy Genius Apr 26, 2021

Show notes

I get asked about the origin story of this business a lot, especially when I do our Ask Me Anything sessions on Sunday nights on Instagram. I get a lot of questions like “how did you get started, where did the name come from, what made you decide to make a podcast, did you have jobs before this,” so let’s talk about what shaped the Lazy Genius into what it is today!

Helpful Companion Links

Check out The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link) if you’d like to read more about my life and how I use Lazy Genius principles every day.
Instagram is where I hang out the most online, so I’d love for you to join me over there @thelazygenius.
This week only (April 25-May1), I’m opening the doors to Camp21 for the summer. Find out more details here.
Our Lazy Genius of the Week is Mary Chris Richardwith her reminder to live in the season you’re in.
Download a transcript of this episode.

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#206 - The Lazy Genius Guide to Buying Great Gifts Apr 19, 2021

Show notes

It’s April, and we’re entering Teacher Appreciation Week soon. Then it’s Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and the end of school. And pandemic guidelines are loosening, people are planning weddings and baby showers. Then, of course, there are birthdays and holidays and all the regular things.

We have many opportunities to buy gifts for people, and it can be overwhelming. So today we’re going to Lazy Genius gift-giving.

Helpful Companion Links

Listen to the original Lazy Genius episode on buying gifts here. Also, here’s a holiday-centric episode on being happy with the gifts you give.
I get my kids’ teachers Cozy Minimalist Home by Myquillyn Smith as my Decide Once teacher gift.
I use Trello for reading and for keeping up with many things in my life.
Our Lazy Genius of the Week is Brittany Jenkins with her self-care habit.
Download a transcript of this episode.

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#205 - How to Lazy Genius a Wedding Apr 12, 2021

Show notes

First things first, you do not have to be planning a wedding to find this episode relevant. This is one of our Lazy Genius Brain episodes where we practice applying Lazy Genius principles to a specific area, even if it isn’t personally applicable. Think of it as getting your reps in how to think like a Lazy Genius. And if you are planning a wedding, well you are in luck. It’s a win for everybody.

Helpful Companion Links

Find all of the Lazy Genius principles in my book, The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link).
Instagram is where I hang out the most online, so I’d love for you to join me over there @thelazygenius.
Our Lazy Genius of the Week is Andrea Buck with her Decide Once gift wish list habit.
Download a transcript of this episode.

This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

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