Edward Slingerland

Broschiertes Buch

Trying Not to Try

The Ancient Art of Effortlessness and the Surprising Power of Spontaneity

Beschreibung

A deeply original exploration of the power of spontaneity - and why it's essential to our wellbeing, both as individuals and as a society

Autor

Edward Slingerland

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Canongate Books
• Main
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 198mm x 128mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 210g
• ISBN-13: 9780857863485
• ISBN-10: 0857863487
• Artikelnr.: 41494086

Rezensionen

In this fascinating book, Edward Slingerland tackles one of the most infuriating obstacles we encounter in our attempts to live meaningful lives. When we try with too much conscious effort to feel happy, or achieve our goals, we sabotage ourselves - but trying to be spontaneous is equally futile. The way out of this paradox is wu-wei, the ancient Chinese ideal of effortless yet accomplished living. Trying Not to Try is both a deeply researched history of this enviable state of relaxed success, and a witty guide to achieving it yourself. Don't overthink whether you're going to read it - just read it OLIVER BURKEMAN author of THE ANTIDOTE