Way of the Kaizen Bachelor

Before we continue, I will state that this text is not intended for everyone. Everyone sees the world through their own unique lens, and the best I can do is share what I see from my point of view. I will do my very best to give the rationale behind my opinions, but if you find yourself unable to follow my line of thinking, I fully support your right to disagree and walk away.

First and foremost, this book is not for people who feel they live a completely happy life. If you are one such lucky person, I highly recommend that you stop reading now. Whether you feel you earned it or not, there is probably nothing more I can say to inspire you. Happiness is what we all ultimately want, and if you feel content with where you are in life, then I would be doing you a disservice by convincing you otherwise. I am happy for you, just as I know you would be happy for me.

Secondly, this book is not for people who are unwilling to try new things. Some of the ideas will seemingly contradict everything you’ve ever experienced… at first. But realize that your experiences have gotten you to this point. If you’re looking for radical change in your life, it only makes sense that you would need to start thinking radical new ideas. Albert Einstein once said “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. Thus, being inflexible will doom us to the same fate over and over. If you want to break the cycle, I urge you to keep reading, otherwise simply come back once you’re more receptive.

Instead, this book is for people who just can’t shake the feeling that there is something missing in their lives, and is finally ready to do something about it. Once upon a time, I had an easy, well paying job, a large social circle, and a beautiful, devoted girlfriend. By any external measure, I had everything anyone would want, but something nagged at me. I instinctively knew that I was not happy. Most people would count their blessings and leave well enough alone. I instead blew up my life.

Friends and family called me crazy when I gave it all up and started over from scratch; I quit my job, broke up with my girlfriend, and left all my friends for a different city, determined to find that missing piece of the puzzle. Ten years later, my journey has come full circle and I am now able to share what I’ve found with you. Spoiler alert: You’ll be able to use what you learn almost immediately.

One last note: Although the Kaizen Bachelor is written ostensibly for a single, straight, male audience, I firmly believe that with some adjustment, the major ideas can be applied by anyone with the right mindset, regardless of marital status, sexual orientation or gender. Enjoy.