Why should you read this book? For me, the epiphany of 'banishing sloppiness and falling in love with precision' began on one of the most important journeys of my life. I identified my sloppiness and used Japanese thinking to transform my life into a new 'kodawari' (uncompromising and relentless pursuit) of precision and quality. The Japanese have overcome tremendous adversities, both self-imposed and from external conditions, yet developed one of the most remarkable cultures in the world. This book will give you insights into how they did it and how I applied their thinking in my life and work.
To Banish Sloppiness... we first have to recognize just how sloppy we are. You don't just learn this and then become perfect and precise in one fell swoop. It is a lifelong journey. There will still be mountains of sloppiness and waste everywhere and in everything you do. But what is important is that you begin the journey today. My hope and prayer is that this book might begin a journey in your life that creates greater fulfillment and respect for the abundance and blessings we have all been given. Remember, it's not about perfection. It's about starting the journey to perfection. This is the joy I experience every day, knowing that I am more thoughtful of the gifts that I have been given. Being wasteful benefits no one... but being thoughtful benefits everyone.
Lean Life is simply living our WHOLE life with intentionality and purpose. It harnesses the very best elements of success in the professional world to revolutionize our personal world with deliberate precision, passion, meaning, joy, and excellence.
Henry Ford's impact on industry, business, and society continues to drive us to reach for seemingly impossible goals. He turned an automobile into an industry, transformed the world of farming with a tractor, and launched the airplane into a new era of mass production. Ford didn't just revolutionize transportation, he completely transformed the way we work, the way we create, and the way we live. He achieved the impossible equation of cutting the cost of his product in half yet improving its quality and reliability and even doubling the wages and standard of living for his people.
Ford also invested in the future by equipping people who had no perceivable future. That included educating and training orphans and at-risk youth at The Henry Ford School for Boys. This new version of Today and Tomorrow features an interview with 88-year-old Phil Morgan who was one of those boys, and one of the few people still alive who actually knew Henry Ford.
Today and Tomorrow is like Ford's assembly line, churning out great achievers and forming success after success for nearly a century. It's a timeless reminder that the work ethic and inspiration that still bring us success today can be multiplied and imprinted on the moldable steel of our innovators of tomorrow.
Now you can finally enjoy this newly annotated version of the vintage 1926 Henry Ford classic adapted for today's digital devices. Introduced by author, businessman, and internationally recognized expert on lean manufacturing, Paul A. Akers, Today and Tomorrow by Henry Ford is timeless wisdom in a modern digital age.
Less is More. Give more & take less, from how you act, to how you pack. As you travel with a light heart & light load, you can adapt to the fantastic trade winds of the travel experience. Travel with a full heart and a light suitcase!
2 Second Lean will flip your world right-side up. It's a practical way to improve your life every day by making a simple 2-second improvement. Join author, business expert, radio show host, and international speaker, Paul A. Akers, as he takes you on a LEAN journey that will transform every aspect your life... from your home to the office.
