Not Doing: The Art of Turning Struggle into Ease

by Diana Renner, Steven D'Souza

So many people today are struggling with the increasing pace of change and the constant and excessive busyness that comes with it. Many feel stretched, overwhelmed and exhausted, besieged by the demands of complex projects and workplaces. They are engaged in a kind of "doing" that is more effort and struggle, rather than a "doing" that comes from a place of presence, openness and aliveness. This is not only ineffective and unsustainable, but ultimately ends in stress, anxiety and burnout. This book, by the authors of the award-winning Not Knowing (Best Management Book of the Year), explores the limits and dangers of "doing"; how do they play out in our lives and workplaces; what is driving, or contributing, to our excessive activity; and what would a different kind of "doing" look like, that is less about control and struggle and more about well-being, harmony and creativity.

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Self Help

336 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Susan Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I noted in the back that this book has won all sorts of accolades. I personally was left feeling it was lacking. Many of the examples referenced were about huge life changing decisions which seemed to me to be exceptions to how most of us live. I felt most connected when hearing the story one author Diana Rennet though I struggled to truly connect her story to the book’s theme. Some lovely snippets taken were all from other author’s quoted. Worth reading for these reminders as long as you are not expecting any new insights.

[Dmytro Safonov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written and thought provoking book

Great book for every busy person who has tons of to do lists and very little free time just because of ‘doing too much’. Pausing is hard!

[Donna Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some interesting insights and encouragement for a "doer" to learn from. Perhaps willing myself on, multi-tasking, being crazy busy is not the most productive way, and it's certainly not the most joyful one.

[Elif · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Tamas Tompa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great content in great style!

[Nicat Manafov · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Jan Harold Diaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Underrated book maybe because it barely shows practical steps how to be more proactive on properly resting and appreciation on being idle.