Easy

Easy is essential reading for anyone who wants to learn French philosophy to achieve success with minimal effort.

We're constantly led to believe that it takes a lot of effort to achieve our goals. We have to suffer for the sake of beauty, work twice as hard, dedicate ourselves to learning a new language or playing a musical instrument—nothing comes easy. French philosopher Ollivier Pourriol tries to dissuade us from this idea: for him, in certain situations, effort is not only useless but also counterproductive.

What could be less seductive than someone trying to seduce? Seduction is an art of effortless success, something the French have mastered. They don't even seem to be trying, but the results are world-renowned: the works of philosophers like Descartes and Deleuze, writers like Stendhal and Françoise Sagan, and athletes like Zinedine Zidane or tightrope walker Philippe Petit. All thanks to a je ne sais quoi that is the key to a more creative and productive life.

Fácil aims to teach you the secrets of this French ease, and how to get the best results — with minimal effort.