Book 'The Art of Not Doing: Why Some People Always Have Time' Released on July 13 (Mon)

Japan Management Association Management Center (President and CEO: Zhang Shi-Luo, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter 'JMAM') has released the book 'The Art of Not Doing: Why Some People Always Have Time' on July 13, 2026, available nationwide at bookstores and online retailers.

About the Book

The more capable someone is, the more they consciously decide what not to do.

They manage their tasks. They carefully prepare documents. Yet, somehow, their work never ends.

For many professionals,

It's not that they lack effort, But that their time is being consumed by things they don't actually need to do.

Trying to create perfect documents. Attending meetings just because. Responding immediately to every message. Constantly trying to convince others. Overthinking until they find the 'right' answer.

These actions may appear diligent, but in reality, they often increase workload.

In contrast, high performers who achieve results while maintaining balance are different.

They don't focus on doing more—they excel at deciding what not to do.

This book identifies and explains in detail the root causes that make work feel heavier, such as:

- Unnecessary tasks - Draining relationships - Endless overthinking - Information overload - Self-imposed, exhausting habits

It also provides practical guidance on how to make the decision of what to stop doing.

Work naturally accumulates if left unchecked. Therefore, what's truly needed isn't 'how to work harder,' but the skill of letting go. This is a new approach to work—designed to help you break free from being busy without results, And move forward with confidence and ease. This book isn't about working more, But about stopping the inertia of unnecessary effort.

Book Details

Title: The Art of Not Doing: Why Some People Always Have Time Author/Editor: Japan Management Association Management Center Release Date: Monday, July 13, 2026 Price: ¥1,760 (tax included) Publisher: Japan Management Association Management Center Pages: 192 Format: Yonroku (B6) ISBN: 9784800594488

Table of Contents

Prologue ①: Work doesn't end—not because of lack of ability Prologue ②: Work grows from many directions Chapter 1: Stop doing wasteful tasks Column ①: Don't fill free time with more work Chapter 2: Stop doing things that drain you in relationships Column ②: Don't try too hard to deepen relationships Chapter 3: Stop doing unnecessary thinking Column ③: Don't create too many options Chapter 4: Stop overconsuming information Column ④: Don't blindly copy methods that work for others Chapter 5: Stop habits that wear down your mind and body Column ⑤: Habit formation vs. forced self-control Chapter 6: How to make the decision of what not to do Column ⑥: 'Not doing' is not running away

About the Author

Japan Management Association Management Center (JMAM) JMAM primarily supports corporate talent development and publishes planners and books. With years of experience and deep expertise, its talent development services support companies in cultivating talent and developing organizations.

About the Book

Consciously choosing 'not to do'!

How to break free from the structure that increases workload—and focus on what truly matters.

Purchase Here

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4800594480 Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18639896/