A thought-provoking and delightful book. Mail on SundaySick of striving? Giving up on grit? Had enough of hustle culture? Daunted by the 10,000-hour rule? Relax: As the French know, its the best way to be better at everything.In the realm of love, what could be less seductive than someone whos trying to seduce you? Seduction is the art of succeeding without trying, and thats a lesson the French have mastered. We can see it in their laissez-faire parenting, chic style, haute cuisine, and enviable home cooking: they barely seem to be trying, yet the results are world-famous, thanks to a certain je ne sais quoi that is the key to a more creative, fulfilling, and productive life. For fans of both Mark Mansons The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Alain de Bottons How Proust Can Change Your Life, philosopher Ollivier Pourriols The French Art of Not Trying Too Hard draws on the examples of such French legends as Descartes, Stendhal, Rodin, Cyrano de Bergerac and Francoise Sagan to show how to be efficient a la francaise, and how to effortlessly reap the rewards.