BookPeople Presents: Eric Zimmer - How a Little Becomes a Lot

Please welcome Eric Zimmer and Cory Allen to celebrate How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life! This event is free and open to the public. * Start time: 7:00 P.M. * Run time: 45-60 minutes, followed by a signing line. * Location: The second floor of BookPeople. The author will be signing and personalizing copies of the book after the speaking portion of the event. * To get a book signed, a copy of the event book or an item of equal value must be purchased from BookPeople. * For high volume events, post-talk signing lines can become very long. For such events, we recommend arriving and checking in to the event early as that will get you into an earlier signing group. Guidelines: * Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed. * If you have any accessibility concerns regarding seating, please contact online@bookpeople.com * If you have any other questions, please visit our Eventbrite FAQ. If your question isn't covered in the FAQ, feel free to email us at online@bookpeople.com. * All event guidelines are subject to change. * BookPeople reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event if necessary. * There will not be a live stream or recording available. About the book: Atomic Habits meets Think Like a Monk in this profound guide to lasting change from behavior coach and host of the hit podcast The One You Feed. Weaving together behavioral science with timeless wisdom, Eric Zimmer reveals how to stop fighting yourself and start moving forward. More than 30 years ago, Eric Zimmer faced a life-altering battle with heroin addiction that left him homeless and facing prison--a turning point that sparked his search to understand how profound change happens, and how we can chart sustainable paths forward while honoring both who we are and who we hope to become. How a Little Becomes a Lot starts with a radical premise: your mind has a mind of its own. Each day, it pulls you in countless directions—toward what you value most, what you desire now, away from what you fear, and toward what feels comfortable. Real, lasting change happens when you stop trying to strong-arm this complexity and instead learn to work with it, one small choice at a time. Zimmer's motto is simple: little by little, a little becomes a lot. Personal transformation isn't about superhuman willpower or heroic feats of character. It's not a watershed or an epiphany; it's the result of the little decisions to do A instead of B, to say yes instead of no. These tiny shifts create powerful momentum. Drawing on sources from Zen Buddhism to modern psychology, Zimmer offers practical wisdom you can use today: * A path to align your daily actions with your core values * Tools that quiet self-criticism and build the kind of self-compassion that actually works * Small, achievable practices that create momentum when you feel stuck * Ways to find balance in a world that pushes extremes These “Wise Habits” blend outer behaviors that improve health and well-being with inner attitudes that bring more peace and clarity to everyday life. Whether you’re feeling stuck, trying to change a specific habit, or seeking a more fulfilling life, How a Little Becomes a Lot will work for you. And by the end, that won’t feel little at all. About the author: Eric Zimmer is an author, teacher, speaker, and the creator of The One You Feed podcast—an award-winning show with over 50 million downloads across 800+ conversations exploring meaningful living. At 24, Eric was homeless, addicted to heroin, and facing prison. His journey from those depths sparked his lifelong inquiry into human transformation and resilience. Through his behavior coaching, workshops, and mentorship, he's guided thousands worldwide in creating sustainable habits that last—not through willpower or epiphany, but through steady change. His approach blends cutting-edge science with timeless wisdom, offering practical pathways to more integrity and deeper meaning. About the moderator: Cory Allen is a writer, teacher, and podcast host helping people slow down, think clearly, and live on purpose. His words reach over five million people each week on Instagram, where his daily insights have become a trusted source of clarity and calm in an overstimulated world. He’s the author of two books, Now Is the Way (Penguin Random House) and Brave New You, both focused on helping readers reclaim their inner stillness and take ownership of their lives. His podcast, And Then It Hit Me, has been downloaded millions of times and featured by The New York Times for its thoughtful conversations on mindfulness, mindset, and personal transformation. A daily meditator for over 25 years, Cory has taught thousands of students how to cultivate presence through his online courses Release Into Now and Coming Home, known for their clarity, simplicity, and accessibility. His work is trusted by people around the world who are ready to stop drifting and start living with clarity, courage, and conscious intention. By purchasing a book from BookPeople, you are not only supporting a local, independent business – you’re showing publishers that they should continue sending authors to BookPeople. Thank you for supporting Eric Zimmer, Cory Allen and your local independent bookstore!