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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, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of Quiet and Bittersweet and host of ""The Quiet Life"" Substack 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 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 Week and Meditations for Mortals 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 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 no.1 New York Times bestsellers How to Do the Work and How to Be the Love You Seek 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 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 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 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 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

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, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of Quiet and Bittersweet and host of ""The Quiet Life"" Substack 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 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 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 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 no.1 New York Times bestsellers How to Do the Work and How to Be the Love You Seek 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 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 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 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 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 We can all learn something from time spent with Eric Zimmer. His well-trodden path, gift for asking great questions, and eye-opening curiosity make this book well worth reading. -- Emma Gannon, author of The Multi-Hyphen Method

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Eric Zimmer is a behaviour coach with over twenty years’ experience and host of the hit inspirational podcast “The One You Feed” on which he discusses mental and spiritual health. Eric is also the creator of the Habits that Matter program which has helped over a thousand people find greater ease, fulfillment, and meaning in their lives.

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