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Robert Maurer, Ph. D.
Known for: One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way
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One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way
This book introduces the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen—making small, continuous improvements to achieve lasting change. Robert Maurer, a psychologist at UCLA, explains how taking small, manageable steps can help overcome fear, build new habits, and achieve personal and professional goals. The book provides practical strategies for applying Kaizen to health, relationships, work, and creativity.
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The Origins of Kaizen and the Power of Continuous Improvement
Kaizen grew out of postwar Japan, when businesses faced the monumental challenge of rebuilding an economy from ruins. Rather than compete through gigantic shifts, Japanese managers emphasized small, consistent refinements—tiny corrections done repeatedly. From production lines at Toyota to office wo...
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Fear, Resistance, and the Psychology of Small Steps
When I teach the Kaizen method in seminars or clinical settings, I start with an unavoidable truth: fear is the enemy of change. The minute you demand too much from yourself, your brain’s primitive centers seize control. The amygdala interprets dramatic change as danger. It’s an instinct designed to...
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About Robert Maurer
Robert Maurer, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and faculty member at the UCLA and University of Washington Schools of Medicine. He is known for his work on creativity, success, and the application of the Kaizen method to personal development and organizational change.
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