An Idler's Manual by Tom Hodgkinson

An Idler's Manual by Tom Hodgkinson

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Dr Johnson wrote that "every man is, or hopes to be, an idler". Being idle brings untold benefits both to individuals and to the planet. Tom Hodgkinson brings you 24 easy ways to do nothing, from keeping a diary to sitting on a bench. These idling tricks can be done here and now, by nearly anyone, and for little or no cost.

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An Idler's Manual by Tom Hodgkinson

From the editor of the Idler magazine and author of the much-loved books How to Be Idle and How to Be Free comes a handbook for happines. Dr Johnson wrote that “every man is, or hopes to be, an idler”. Being idle brings untold benefits both to individuals and to the planet. But how do you do it? Doing nothing is actually quite tricky, because the world is always telling you to be busy. Tom Hodgkinson brings you 24 easy ways to do nothing, from keeping a diary to sitting on a bench. These idling tricks can be done here and now, by nearly anyone, and for little or no cost. Follow these simple steps and you’ll find that anxiety will evaporate, your life will become more enjoyable, and you’ll start to live well, just as Epicurus intended. Fine illustrations by Alice Smith. "An Idler’s Manual is the wittily distilled, richly presented, wisdom of years. Tom’s thoughts on, and experiments in, idling will make you laugh and could transform our lives," Mark Vernon
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ISBN 13 9781901170344
ISBN 10 1901170349
Title An Idler's Manual
Author Tom Hodgkinson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oldie Publications Ltd
Year published 2021-11-01
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.