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2 Second Lean

By: Paul A. Akers
Narrated by: Paul A Akers
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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.

©2011 Paul A Akers (P)2011 Paul A Akers
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Mind Blowing!

Would you consider the audio edition of 2 Second Lean to be better than the print version?

Yes! It is the Lean method for getting through books!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Paul explains it in a way that anyone can do it, its just common sense and so easy.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

Making the environment clean reveals abnormalities.

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Simply AMAZING - the ONE LEAN book to read!!!

What did you love best about 2 Second Lean?

The really nice thing about 2 Second LEAN is Paul boils the complicated LEAN TPS system down to simple things any person can use to LEAN their life, business and world.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Paul was amazing and passionate about LEAN...and that really comes through in his reading and discussing the LEAN princples.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

LEAN is not complicated...fix what bugs you!

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If I could only recomend one LEAN book to read this would be THE book. Paul makes it so easy...anyone can do it. Read this book!!! It is life changing...

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Good Story....

Paul has this ability to sound really "authentic" and he really is into this in a big way. He is genuine and tells a great story...good takeaways...

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Quick Kick in the Pants

What made the experience of listening to 2 Second Lean the most enjoyable?

Paul, the author, made it fun and easy to listen to. This is a down to earth, no stuffy MBA type of Lean book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

This is an informational book, not a story so there really no character unless you want to say it's Paul Akers himself.

What does Paul A Akers bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He brought the excitement. He truly believes and lives what he writes/speaks. He follows every chapter with a video (go to his website).

What insight do you think you’ll apply from 2 Second Lean?

There are so many different points but I guess I'll start in the bathroom. Read/listen to the book and you'll understand.

Any additional comments?

Paul is very generous by uploading numerous videos and documents on his website to help any who wants to go lean to start their journey. He even gives out his personal email if you want to ask him a question directly. Yes, this may also be viewed as an elaborate marketing campaign for his company, Fast Cap; however, he is living what he is preaching and what better way to show that he is doing so than to bring you into his world. I would recommend this book if you are looking for a quick kick in the pants way to approach lean. Great book.

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great book!

What other book might you compare 2 Second Lean to and why?

None, this one is one of a kind!

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Fabulous book!! Implementing lean left and right now!

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Lean is Amazing!

If you could sum up 2 Second Lean in three words, what would they be?

change your life.

Have you listened to any of Paul A Akers’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I always listen to Paul's radio show. His book is just as inspiring.

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A must read.

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Change how you look at the world!

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While there are upsides to both the print and audible versions, Paul's energetic and enthusiastic narration gives the audible version of

What did you learn from 2 Second Lean that you would use in your daily life?

Readers learn that progress doesnt have to be a giant daunting challenges, its something you work at a little each day, making improving your life easy and fun and do-able!

Any additional comments?

There isn't any better value out there for this amount of your time (or money). Two second lean is not just a book/audible, its a life changing concept that you will carry for the rest of your life!

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Good quick read

What made the experience of listening to 2 Second Lean the most enjoyable?

This book does a great job of summing up lean principles and delivering them in an easy to grasp manner. Love the pictures! The best thing about this book is that is accessible to anybody whether you're an executive or an elementary student.

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A great way to kickoff lean in any company!

Where does 2 Second Lean rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is the best book on lean I've listened to.

What did you like best about this story?

It gave plenty of real world examples in such an entertaining way. Most people roll their eyes when management announces that they want to kick off a an initiative like Lean. Have them listen to this book first and they'll be chomping at the bit to get started.

Have you listened to any of Paul A Akers’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I finished it in 2 days after buying it.

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More applicable to mfg industry

Would you listen to 2 Second Lean again? Why?

I liked the concepts. But much of what was shared was more for the manufacturing industry and less for a general corporate environment. There were good nuggets but wasn't really what I was looking for.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I suppose it would be motivating if I were in a similar environment to the speaker.

What about Paul A Akers’s performance did you like?

Energetic, engaging.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Could, but not necessary.

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