Most of us have been brought up with the message that we have to work hard, push ourselves and never give up. No pain, no gain. We wear the exhaustion of our twelve-hour days in the office like a badge of honour. But why does life have to be so hard? Really, why? Should life be punishing? Or should it be enjoyed? And why did the thought of enjoying life feel so naughty? So bold? John believes, ‘If we find the courage to loosen up our hold on things … to stop wanting so much … to stop working and striving so much … something magical happens … we naturally start getting what we originally wanted
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