Kaizen: the art of self-improvement
Kaizen : the subtle art of continuous self-improvement.
Don’t go where the path can take you; instead go where the path is not yet and leave a trace behind you.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
We could define kaizen as a small and constant continuous improvement in the Japanese style.
The term kaizen in fact can be translated as constant improvement and consists of the word Kai which means continuous and the word Zen which can be translated as best or good, giving rise to the concept of continuous improvement.
The philosophy behind this principle was introduced in Japan after World War II and is as simple as it is ingenious.
It is based on the simple principle of triggering a series of small improvements, very simple but constant over time.
In fact, the best way to change one’s life, in most cases, is not to make sudden shots to chase a big sudden change, but to modify some aspects of our life with small actions.
The kaizen method in two steps
# 1 A little thought
Start by thinking about what you would like to improve in your life, what would make you a little happier, and what you could change to trigger a change.
