" How a Little Becomes a Lot is a compassionate and practical guide to meaningful change. Zimmer shows how real transformation doesn''t come from willpower or grand gestures--but from small, intentional choices made consistently over time. Drawing on his own powerful story of recovery, Zimmer introduces a framework for aligning your actions and values, building momentum, and cultivating self-compassion." - Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of Supercommunicators and The Power of Habit "A remarkable manual for discovering what really matters, then building a life around the answer, How a Little Becomes a Lot is loaded with practical advice for what to do next - but it''s also one of those uncommon books that leaves you more deeply engaged with the world just by reading it." - Oliver Burkeman, bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals " How a Little Becomes a Lot is a powerful reminder that real change happens in small, consistent steps. Eric Zimmer shows us how tiny daily actions can rewire patterns, rebuild trust in ourselves, and create lasting transformation. Practical, encouraging, and deeply human--this is a guide for anyone ready to create the life they deserve." - Dr.
Nicole LePera, author of the #1 New York Times Bestsellers How to Do the Work and How to Be the Love You Seek " How a Little Becomes A Lot is a beautifully grounded guide to meaningful change. Eric Zimmer reminds us that transformation comes from the small, steady choices we make again and again -- especially after our initial burst of motivation has faded. By combining values-based intention, mindful awareness, and self-compassion, this book helps readers build an inner relationship that supports growth over the long haul. An entertaining, thoughtful companion for anyone learning to change from the inside out." - Kristin Neff, author of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, and Fierce Self-Compassion: "Eric Zimmer went from homeless heroin addict to one of today''s most inspiring voices on change. In How a Little Becomes a Lot , he shares the science and soul behind transformation--showing us that real progress isn''t about willpower or miracles, but small, wise actions repeated every day." - Robert Waldinger, MD, Director of the Harvard Study on Adult Development, author, speaker, and Zen teacher If you''ve listened to his podcast, you know that Eric Zimmer is a deeply authentic and profound person. So it''s no surprise that now he has given us this deeply authentic and profound book.
How A Little Becomes A Lot will teach you manageable ways to make meaningful changes in your life. And along the way, it will give you new understandings of the world - and of your very own self. - Susan Cain, #1 NY Times bestselling author of Quiet and Bittersweet and host of THE QUIET LIFE Substack "Eric Zimmer has traveled an extraordinary distance -- from the chaos of addiction to a decade of intimate conversations with psychologists, philosophers, and spiritual teachers. In this book, he brings that journey together movingly. It''s wise, compassionate, and will help lots of people." - Johann Hari, New York Times Bestselling author of Stolen Focus: Why You Can''t Pay Attention and Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions Eric Zimmer is a very wise and accessible writer who has a great deal to share. This book is both profoundly uplifting and imminently practical in its application. Dig into Zimmer''s soul-filled plan! - Rainn Wilson If you''ve ever wondered how to create a more meaningful life without overhauling everything at once, How a Little Becomes a Lot is your answer.
I''ve admired Eric''s work for years, and it captures everything that makes his voice so special--clarity, compassion, and a grounded understanding of what it means to grow. This book is a true companion for anyone seeking lasting change. - Yung Pueblo, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author "Eric Zimmer has written a book I wish I''d had decades ago--one that understands the quiet alchemy of transformation. In How a Little Becomes a Lot , he doesn''t point us toward some distant summit. Instead, he walks beside us, showing how the smallest gestures of attention and care accumulate into lives of genuine meaning. This is a book that trusts the reader, trusts the process, and trusts that we each carry within us what we need for the journey. Eric''s gentle, insistent voice reminds us that we don''t need to be fixed; we need to be faithful. I found myself returning to its pages not for answers, but for companionship--and that may be the greatest gift a book can offer.
" - Parker J. Palmer, author of Let Your Life Speak, A Hidden Wholeness, and On the Brink of Everything "Finally. A book about change that''s honest. Eric doesn''t promise you can transform your life overnight. That''s because he actually wants you to succeed. With kindness, patience, and invaluable lived experience, How a Little Becomes a Lot doesn''t just show you how to make meaningful change. It redefines your relationship with change itself." - Cory Allen, author of Brave New You This book is a rare blend of behavioral science, heartfelt storytelling, and genuine spiritual wisdom.
Eric shows how small shifts in action and attitude accumulate into profound inner freedom. If you''ve ever felt frustrated with yourself, read this. - Dr. Aziz Gazipura, Bestselling author of On My Own Side: Transform Self-Criticism and Doubt into Permanent Self-Worth and Confidence How a Little Becomes a Lot is one of those rare books that seamlessly blends gripping stories, cutting-edge science and century-old philosophical wisdom to provide readers with a blueprint for navigating their lives more effectively. Eric Zimmer is a special person and this is a very special book. Required reading for anyone ready to make change in their lives. - Ethan Kross, International Bestselling Author of Shift and Chatter Here''s a small thing you can do that I''m confident will have a huge positive impact on your life: Read this book. Or else, just pledge to read the first page.
Because once you do that, you''ll keep turning the pages, and you''ll start implementing the many wise, concrete, delightfully effective practices that Eric Zimmer has written about here. This book has helped me in all sorts of ways -- increasing productivity, stress control, injecting more meaning into my life, and much more. It''s no wonder Eric is beloved by his millions of podcast listeners, including me. - A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically and The Know-It-All "Eric Zimmer masterfully delivers the definitive guide to profound transformation. This insightful book brilliantly synthesizes the rigor of modern behavioral science with timeless spiritual and philosophical principles to create a unique pathway to lasting change. It is a powerful manual for cultivating ''wise habits'' that promise to improve character, loosen the grip of old conditioning, and lead to more peace, meaningfulness, and ease in life.
" - Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D, author of Transcend In How A Little Becomes A Lot , Eric Zimmer blends the insight extracted from his own experience, that of the remarkable range of others with whom he has had occasion to speak, and a close reading of social psychology to arrive at a narrative that is uplifting without being falsely reassuring. Zimmer is unafraid of difficulty and champions the many glories that may lie on its far side, but he never undersells its inherent pain. In striking this balance, he has produced a volume of authentic wisdom. His prose rings with humility and gratitude, and so unlike much inspirational literature, his will inspire others, showing the path through anguish to fulfillment, meaning, and purpose. - Andrew Solomon, National Book Award-winning author of The Noonday Demon and Far From the Tree. Chock-full of wit and wisdom, I finished this and instantly started it all over again, highlighter in hand. It''s already brought me closer to the person I want to be.
Eric Zimmer is the host of my favourite podcast, and it is my favourite because of his unquenchable curiosity and desire to appraise every angle. I''m about as spiritual as a Happy Meal toy, but I loved his Buddhist lens on behavioural change, along with the evolutionary and neuroscientific perspectives. Everyone should read this book. - Catherine Gray, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Unexpected Joy series.