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Trying Not to Try: The Ancient Art of Effortlessness and the Surprising Power of Spontaneity

Trying Not to Try: The Ancient Art of Effortlessness and the Surprising Power of Spontaneity

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SKU 9780857863485 Categories Products, Psychology & Psychiatry

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

A Guardian Best Book of 2014
A 2014 Brain Pickings Best Book on Psychology, Philosophy, and How to Live Meaningfu...

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Product ID:	9780857863485
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	Trying Not to Try
Subtitle:	The Ancient Art of Effortlessness and the Surprising Power of Spontaneity
Authors:	Author: Edward Slingerland
Page Count:	304
Subjects:	Popular science, Popular science, Popular psychology, Popular psychology
Description:	Select Guide Rating A deeply original exploration of the power of spontaneity - and why it's essential to our wellbeing, both as individuals and as a society A Guardian Best Book of 2014 A 2014 Brain Pickings Best Book on Psychology, Philosophy, and How to Live Meaningfully Why is it hard to fall asleep the night before an important meeting? Or be charming and relaxed on a first date? What is it about a comedian whose jokes fall flat or an athlete who chokes? What if, contrary to what we have long been told, spontaneity - not striving - is the answer to success? Through stories of mythical creatures and drunken cart riders, jazz musicians and Japanese motorcycle gangs, Slingerland effortlessly blends Eastern thought and cutting-edge science to show us how we can embody a spontaneous way of being and live more fulfilling lives.
Imprint Name:	Canongate Books
Publisher Name:	Canongate Books
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2015-01-01

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Weight	222 g
Dimensions	196 × 130 × 20 mm

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