Not doing: The art of effortless action

by Diana Renner, Steven D’Souza

Not doing: The art of effortless action by Diana Renner, Steven D’Souza

Today it is fashionable to be perpetually busy, businesslike, to have a schedule for several weeks in advance. Such a way of life is encouraged by society. Various experts suggest to saturate the day with events as much as possible, then it will feel like you lived a whole week in one day. And lived interesting, eventful, did not miss anything. At work instant reaction, involvement, efficiency, ability to work in a multitask mode are welcomed. And if something does not work, we are told: “Concentrate, try again, do not give up, only persistent people achieve their goals!”

The authors of the book show that this approach leads to depression and stress. Being insanely busy, people limit themselves in their ability to think in new ways. They stop enjoying what they’re doing. This becomes a source of overwork, stress, mistakes and discouragement. Efficiency is reduced many times over, and life feels like a struggle that robs vitality and creative energy. In this brief review, we’ll tell you how to live a fulfilling life without pushing yourself to the limit.