TRYING NOT TO TRY by Edward Slingerland ( 9780857863485 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

TRYING NOT TO TRY
THE ANCIENT ART OF EFFORTLESSNESS AND THE SURPRISING POWER OF SPONTANEITY

By:

Edward Slingerland

Format:

Paperback

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£10.99

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£8.02

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ISBN 10:

0857863487

ISBN 13:

9780857863485

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Publisher:

CANONGATE BOOKS LTD

Pub. date:

1 January, 2015

Edition:

Main

Pages:

304

Description:

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

Synopsis:

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.

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