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Book- Noting list
(Hindi translation of English book ‘The Not to do List’)
Author- Rolf dobley
Translation- Anjali Tiwari
Publisher- Manjul Publishing House
Value- 350 rupees
Have you ever thought what the easiest way to get success can be. Most books teach what to do, how to do, but Swiss writer Rolf Dobeli has thought the opposite. In his book ‘not doing’, he tells 52 such mistakes that can ruin life.
These are not any sad stories, but are laughing lessons. Dobeli himself is a successful businessman and writer who earned a name worldwide by writing the best seller book like ‘Art of clear thinking’. He gathered stories of failures- wrote in this book for work, family, marriage and learning from them.
What is not in the list of not doing
This book is made on vomiting thinking, inspired by a speech by American investor Charlie Mangar. Mangar had said, ‘How to guarantee the Egyptian life?’ Dobeli thought, why don’t we go upside down- do not make mistakes, then the right path will open itself.
This book is for every person who wants some peace and happiness in life. There is no complex theory in it, there are small nets of everyday life, in which we get trapped. The language of Dobeli is so comfortable that it seems that a friend is talking about taking tea.
What does the book teach?
In today’s run-of-the-mill life, we keep making a two-do list. What to do, what to achieve. However, Dobeli says, the real wonder is in the ‘Not-to-Do’ list.
This means what not to do, decide. In 52 chapters of the book, they touch every aspect of life. Let’s talk about health, relationship, work and thinking. In every chapter, first of all they tell ‘wrong path’, like do not fulfill your laziness’ or small responsibilities. Then, finally reverse it- control laziness, pay attention to small things.
Why is the book so special?
The ‘not doing the list’ is special because it does not teach any strict things, but shows a mirror in a light-hearted manner. Dobeli’s stories seem real, as a man ignored the small crack of the roof and finally the whole house collapsed. The example of Gorilla is given that 98 percent of its genes meet us. So laziness is our old friend, but he has to learn to control. The book has a humor, which makes it fun. They say that I have selected these 52 points from 2500 years old intelligence.
Practical is book
The best thing is that all the things mentioned in the book are very practical. At the end of every chapter, the writer’s point makes you think.
In today’s era, when time is wasted on social media or small debate of office spoils the day, this book gives tips to save energy.
10 lessons from the book, adopt like this in life
The book is from 52 chapters, but 10 main things are written in a very simple way here. Each one in Dobeli’s advice is vomiting, but in the end the right direction is found.
Do not ignore small responsibilities
Many times we think that this is a small thing, I will see later. But this habit ruins life. He writes a story- a man ignored the small crack of the roof. The rain came, the crack grew and finally the whole house fell.
What to do?
- Check small things daily- household items, health attention.
- Get timely repaired, otherwise there may be a lot of trouble.
Do not keep laziness, control it
Dobeli laughs first, says that ‘nourish your inner lazy’. Sit like a gorilla, scratch, digest food. But then reverse. We are lazy since the era of Hunter-Gatherer, but train it like a muscle.
What to do?
- Practice a little daily- 10 minutes of workouts in the morning.
- If you put more pressure, you will be tired, but gradually the will power will be strong.
Do not make false promises, maintain trust
‘Don’t make promises!’- It will be a joke to hear this, but Dobeli later says that people get away from false promises. Rumors spread, relationships break up.
What to do?
- Do as much as you say. Start with small promises.
- Earn trust, people will stand with you themselves.
Do not say yes to everything, nor learn to speak
First he writes that every demand of the boss in the office, go to every party of friends- the energy is over. Dobeli says, “Yes, it seems easy to say, but it makes you tired.”
What to do?
- Set your priorities. Learn to say ‘No, I am busy’.
- Save the time, then you will be able to focus on the important tasks.
Do not try to change others
Change the wife, explain to the boss- all this is useless. Dobeli says, accept people the same as they are.
What to do?
- Focus on yourself, change will come on your own.
- Increase understanding to keep the relationship strong, not force.
Do not take out every thought from the mouth, keep silence
If you debate small things, then the relationship is bad. Dobeli’s advice is to ‘express every idea’. But they call it upside down, it is also an art to remain silent.
What to do?
- Think, is it necessary to say this? If not, shut up.
- It will save relationships and will also give mental peace.
Stay away from multitasking
Phone, email, work together- nothing is right. Dobeli says, “If you pay full attention to one work, you will get better results.”
What to do?
- Divide the day into the block- just one hour.
- The focus will increase, stress will reduce.
Do not promote ego
It is written first that ‘Care your ego’.
What to do?
- Do not boast of success, keep learning.
- Join people, not dominate them.
Avoid negative people and thoughts
Dobeli says, “Think negative, be surrounded by negative people.” But then reversed and recommends to choose everything from thoughts to people as much as possible in life.
What to do?
- Choose friends who move forward.
- Think three good things every day, ignore the negative.
Do not ignore health, relationship and responsibilities
Get caught in rumors, forget your health- wasted life. Dobeli reverses it and says that these small efforts give great happiness.
What to do?
- Walk daily, talk to family.
- Get the checkup done on time, play love.
This book will look like a friend
While reading the ‘not doing the list’, it seems as Rolf Dobeli is sitting in front of you, drinking tea while drinking tea. This is not a lecture, but a light interaction, which makes you laugh and makes you think.
Who should be read?
Youth Professionals: Those who are buried under the burden of work.
Parents: Those who want to give the right direction to children.
Students: Those who want to avoid mistakes and move forward.
Why read?
Because this book teaches things that are not taught in school-college, which are useful in real life. It is not just advice, but gives small tasks in every chapter. For example, if you want to leave the habit of multitasking, the book will tell how to distribute the day into the block. This book will teach many more such things.
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