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Condition: new. WUYONGThe Ancient Art of Being Useless You've spent your life becoming useful. Reliable. Capable. Productive. The person others can count on. So why are you so tired? Somewhere along the way, usefulness stopped being a choice and became an expectation. The more capable you became, the more was asked of you. The more dependable you proved yourself, the harder it became to step back.More than two thousand years ago, Daoist thinkers noticed this same pattern. The straight trees were cut first. The strongest were drafted first. The most useful were often the first to be consumed.Their answer was not to reject work, ambition, or responsibility. It was to discover a different way of living-one that preserved the person instead of exhausting them. Wuyong (), meaning "that which is not easily used," explores this forgotten wisdom through the timeless stories of Zhuangzi and the quiet insights of Daoist philosophy. Rather than offering productivity hacks or motivational slogans, it invites you to question the assumptions that shape modern life: that your worth depends on your output, that success requires constant availability, and that rest must always be earned. Inside these pages, you'll discover: - Why the most capable people are often the most exhausted.- How usefulness quietly turns into expectation.- Why burnout may be a signal rather than a personal failure.- What the Daoist idea of wuyong can teach us about preserving ourselves without withdrawing from life.- How to remain successful without becoming consumed. Written in a calm, reflective style, Wuyong blends ancient Daoist philosophy with modern questions about work, identity, ambition, and burnout. It is not a book about doing less. It is a book about staying whole. If you have ever felt that your value depends on how much you produce, how quickly you respond, or how much of yourself you give away, this book offers another possibility. In a world that constantly asks what you are good for, Wuyong asks a quieter question: What might be saved by not being used? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

Condition: new. What if the biggest financial mistake of your life isn't buying the wrong home-but making the wrong decisions before you buy? Buying a home is one of the largest financial commitments most people will ever make. Yet many buyers rely on emotion, marketing, incomplete information, or well-meaning advice from friends and family. The result? Overpaying, hidden problems, financial stress, and years of regret. There is a better way. The Smart Homebuyer is not another step-by-step real estate manual. It is an evidence-based decision framework that helps you think more clearly, evaluate properties objectively, recognize costly psychological traps, and make one of life's most important financial decisions with confidence.Drawing on principles from Decision Science, behavioral finance, risk management, and practical real estate guidance, this book teaches you how to think before you buy-so you can avoid expensive mistakes long before they happen. Inside this book, you'll learn how to: Determine how much home you can truly afford-not just what a lender will approve.Recognize the psychological biases that cause buyers to overpay or rush decisions.Evaluate neighbourhoods, properties, and layouts using objective decision frameworks.Spot structural, financial, legal, and negotiation risks before they become costly.Understand financing, inspections, appraisals, contracts, and closing with confidence.Negotiate strategically while protecting your long-term financial interests.Think like a disciplined buyer instead of reacting emotionally.Build a homebuying strategy that supports your long-term wealth and lifestyle goals.Unlike traditional homebuying books, this guide combines: Decision Science principlesBehavioral Finance insightsPractical homebuying strategiesRisk management techniquesReal-world examplesVisual illustrations and decision frameworksProfessional checklists and actionable toolsWhether you're buying your first home, upgrading to a larger property, or returning to the market after many years, The Smart Homebuyer will help you replace uncertainty with clarity and confidence.As a bonus, you'll receive complimentary access to The Smart Homebuyer's Decision Toolkit, a collection of downloadable checklists, worksheets, decision tools, and templates designed to help you apply the book's principles throughout your homebuying journey. Buying a home is more than a transaction. It is one of the most important decisions of your life. Make it with confidence. About THE DECISION SCIENCE SERIES: The Smart Homebuyer is the first book in THE DECISION SCIENCE SERIES, a collection of practical guides by Somraj Dutta that help readers make better decisions in money, investing, business, career, technology, and everyday life through evidence-based thinking and practical decision frameworks. Better decisions create better outcomes. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…