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Zen habits by Leo Babauta: handbook for life Kindle Edition

3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 190 ratings

Zen Habits is about finding simplicity in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, cultivate happiness.
This edition of Zen Habits comes with a generous bonus section: "A course in happiness", the guide to cultivate joyful living for the benefit of all beings.

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About the Author

Leo Babauta has been a reporter, editor, speechwriter, and freelance writer for the last 17 years. Babauta lives in Guam with his wife and five children, where he posts regularly on ZenHabits.net.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006N0LM5I
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zen habits (December 14, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 14, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 275 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 102 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 190 ratings

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Leo Babauta is a simplicity author and creator of Zen Habits (http://zenhabits.net), one of the most-read blogs in the world.

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Customers find the book informative and easy to read with clear insights and good ideas. They enjoy the author's blog and find it a great read. However, some readers feel the pacing lacks consistency and flow. Opinions are mixed on the writing quality - some find it easy to follow and easy to understand, while others mention poor writing quality and typos.

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7 customers mention "Information content"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and easy to read. They appreciate the clear insights, good quotes, and ideas. The writing quality is good, and the book provides useful zen wisdom and habits that can transform one's life.

"Life altering book. Best part is about learning to give up on your the unrealistic expectations we put on things." Read more

"Very informative and an easy read." Read more

"...Although I got some good quotes, and the book does contain some good ideas, the writing quality is very poor, and it is difficult to follow...." Read more

"...These are the habits that change one's life from difficult to simple in a very powerful way. Easy to follow and the results are astounding." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy reading the author's work.

"Excellent blogger and author. I really like reading his work. Making changes to my life. Strongly suggest reading his material." Read more

"This is a good book, the only issue i have with it is that it has the same information as in the blog of Leo Babauto...." Read more

"I enjoyed reading the blog of Leo. The eBook not so much...." Read more

"Great read" Read more

7 customers mention "Reading quality"3 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's reading quality. Some find it informative and easy to follow, while others mention issues with the writing quality, typos, and formatting.

"...It's a good core but it needs organizing, and some editing before it can actually read smoothly and deliver the points and make a strong impact...." Read more

"Very informative and an easy read." Read more

"...good quotes, and the book does contain some good ideas, the writing quality is very poor, and it is difficult to follow...." Read more

"...Easy to follow and the results are astounding." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book disappointing. They mention it lacks a common thread, seems rushed, and lacks flow.

"...This ebook seems rushed--- almost as if it was a first draft. Disappointing." Read more

"...the content of the blog distilled into a book, but it lagged a common thread through the pages...." Read more

"...There were quite a few pearls in this book. It just lacked a little flow." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2016
    Life altering book. Best part is about learning to give up on your the unrealistic expectations we put on things.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015
    Very informative and an easy read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2017
    I gave it 3 stars for the enthusiasm the author has for the subject, but I don't really think it deserves 3. This book reads more like messy student's notes from a lecture on philosophy than a book. It's a good core but it needs organizing, and some editing before it can actually read smoothly and deliver the points and make a strong impact. Some reviewers made comments about it not being really about zen - it really isn't. What it should be titled is "things that could potentially make you happier according to me" - because the book is really personal and written in such a way that you have to put up with a lot of personal opinions of the writer, who does not reveal any particular expertise otherwise. Fortunately the book can be read as a chat with an enthusiastic friend whose head is bursting with ideas. You can listen but you don't have to apply everything.
    10 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2013
    I was very disappointed in this book. Although I got some good quotes, and the book does contain some good ideas, the writing quality is very poor, and it is difficult to follow. Maybe part of the difficulty is that I bought the Kindle version. It appeared that the author changed part-way through the book. I honestly could not tell if that was just for a small section or if the new author wrote the rest of the book. The book is apparently a collection of blog posts. That can work, but much more editing was needed for it to work here.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2014
    Incredible Essential Tools for Living a Successful Life! These are the habits that change one's life from difficult to simple in a very powerful way. Easy to follow and the results are astounding.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2014
    I bought this book based on the author's previous work , "The Power of Less." This ebook seems rushed--- almost as if it was a first draft. Disappointing.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2013
    Excellent blogger and author. I really like reading his work. Making changes to my life. Strongly suggest reading his material.
    8 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2011
    This is a good book, the only issue i have with it is that it has the same information as in the blog of Leo Babauto. Going to zenhabits.com, you will find everything thats in this book.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Paolo
    3.0 out of 5 stars Bello, ma...
    Reviewed in Italy on October 23, 2023
    Il libro è semplice e piacevole da leggere e stimolante per le idee che suggerisce. Il problema sorge proprio qui: la maggioranza dei siti riportati nel testo non esistono più e dunque ci si ritrova con una pratica "monca"...
  • Elisabet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Da paz
    Reviewed in Spain on December 8, 2020
    Es muy sencillo de leer y te transmite mucha paz, sobretodo la primera parte, que es la que releo de vez en cuando es la que interesa.
    De la segunda parte ni me acuerdo
  • Luki D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Short book with simple yet impactful reminders for mindfulness, peace and life
    Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2019
    A nice little book that I’m sure I’ll flip through again. AmAre is a good framework and reminder of areas to focus on in life. Would benefit from a bit more tactical things to implement with examples and the ones included are good.
  • marcia_organizer
    5.0 out of 5 stars marcia_organizer
    Reviewed in Brazil on February 21, 2019
    Tudo ótimo. Livro entregue no prazo, sem problemas.
  • William Peynsaert
    1.0 out of 5 stars very zen in its scope and length
    Reviewed in Germany on August 3, 2014
    I find it very hard to recommend this. Anybody who googles the word 'zen' learns more than what you could possibly take away from this booklet. I'm not saying there isn't anything of value in it, but I think you are better off reading about the concept of zen for free on internet, perhaps on the author's blog. I feel slightly ashamed for ordering it... On the other hand, it does encourage me to write books, as it must be encouraging to any writer to see very low effort booklets like this meet with some success on internet...

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