Thinking Hammer
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Book Introduction
“Get out of the brainwashing of sincerity that distraction is bad.
Don't try to regain your lost concentration.
Don't follow the set path.
“The answer you are looking for is not there.”
★★★ Takafumi Horie, author of "Spend All Your Money"
★★★ A hot bestseller that sold 300,000 copies in just one year of publication.
★★★ Over 7,500 Amazon reader reviews
★★★ The ultimate life manual for the distracted and impulsive.
‘Distracted’, ‘impulsive’, ‘lacking perseverance’… These are tendencies that many people generally consider to be shortcomings.
But is that really true? Is being distracted, unable to focus on one thing for long, and easily distracted necessarily a bad thing?
There is a businessman who has caused a huge stir in Japanese society by turning this conventional wisdom on its head.
Takafumi Horie, aka Japan's "Elon Musk," is a businessman who is attracting attention for leading dozens of projects simultaneously and for his unconventional actions, especially in a conservative society that upholds the spirit of craftsmanship.
In this book, the author asserts that distraction is not actually the inability to focus on one thing, but rather the power to do many things simultaneously.
Going further, 'It is foolish to think that you can make a living doing just one thing in the future', 'Completion is more important than perfection.
Instead of aiming for perfection, just move on to the next thing once you've completed it. Don't do anything you don't want to do.
We call for a bold dismantling of principles we have taken for granted, such as ‘Do only what you want to do’ and ‘Don’t give your best in everything.’
“Most of the stories I tell go against conventional wisdom.
This is the key.
We must try to break free from routine and familiarity.
Don't accept everything as it is.
“That’s where the change begins.”
The book "The Hammer of Thought," which achieved an astonishing 50,000 pre-orders in Japan before its release and sold 300,000 copies in just one year, has brought a sense of liberation to countless people who have been berating themselves for their distractibility, impulsiveness, and lack of perseverance.
At the same time, it makes us feel that we have entered an era where it is difficult to survive with only the old-fashioned virtues of sincerity, patience, and concentration on one thing.
If this truth resonates deeply with you, now is the time to break free from "thinking about thinking" and follow these 31 practices to move toward a better life.
Don't try to regain your lost concentration.
Don't follow the set path.
“The answer you are looking for is not there.”
★★★ Takafumi Horie, author of "Spend All Your Money"
★★★ A hot bestseller that sold 300,000 copies in just one year of publication.
★★★ Over 7,500 Amazon reader reviews
★★★ The ultimate life manual for the distracted and impulsive.
‘Distracted’, ‘impulsive’, ‘lacking perseverance’… These are tendencies that many people generally consider to be shortcomings.
But is that really true? Is being distracted, unable to focus on one thing for long, and easily distracted necessarily a bad thing?
There is a businessman who has caused a huge stir in Japanese society by turning this conventional wisdom on its head.
Takafumi Horie, aka Japan's "Elon Musk," is a businessman who is attracting attention for leading dozens of projects simultaneously and for his unconventional actions, especially in a conservative society that upholds the spirit of craftsmanship.
In this book, the author asserts that distraction is not actually the inability to focus on one thing, but rather the power to do many things simultaneously.
Going further, 'It is foolish to think that you can make a living doing just one thing in the future', 'Completion is more important than perfection.
Instead of aiming for perfection, just move on to the next thing once you've completed it. Don't do anything you don't want to do.
We call for a bold dismantling of principles we have taken for granted, such as ‘Do only what you want to do’ and ‘Don’t give your best in everything.’
“Most of the stories I tell go against conventional wisdom.
This is the key.
We must try to break free from routine and familiarity.
Don't accept everything as it is.
“That’s where the change begins.”
The book "The Hammer of Thought," which achieved an astonishing 50,000 pre-orders in Japan before its release and sold 300,000 copies in just one year, has brought a sense of liberation to countless people who have been berating themselves for their distractibility, impulsiveness, and lack of perseverance.
At the same time, it makes us feel that we have entered an era where it is difficult to survive with only the old-fashioned virtues of sincerity, patience, and concentration on one thing.
If this truth resonates deeply with you, now is the time to break free from "thinking about thinking" and follow these 31 practices to move toward a better life.
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index
Entering
Chapter 1: Break the old idea of focusing on one thing.
01 The illusion that you have to learn properly_ Get rid of the fixed idea that you have to train diligently.
02 Throw away the business cards you have now - your salary won't increase as long as there's someone to replace you.
Chapter 2: Break Free from the Brainwashing of Sincerity
03 For those of you still stuck in the trap of perfectionism: First-class people know how to control their power.
04 If you think, “I need to learn more and start,” it’s already too late_ The law of success practiced only by the top 1 percent
05 Life Skills That Work Without Effort_ What You See When You Let Go of the Preconception That You Have to Do It Yourself
Chapter 3: Don't Regain Your Lost Concentration
06 Become extremely immersed in one thing - strong immersion is a talent.
07 This tendency is actually a strength, not a lack of concentration_ Getting bored easily is not a negative behavior pattern.
Chapter 4: While you care about others, your own time disappears.
08 People who do 'this kind of thing' will never succeed_ Don't waste time on things that don't excite you.
09 It is better to avoid people who call you - the type who go against the progress of technology and take up other people's time.
Let's look at our smartphones during the 10th meeting - When we worry about others, our own time disappears.
11 To be successful, you must also know how to quit well_ Know who you will not deal with
12 If you don't cut it off, you will continue to be consumed - Don't waste your important self on less important things.
13 Before the content you create takes up someone else's time_ In an era where we can't stand wasted time
Chapter 5: Don't Believe in Inertia, Awaken Your Rebellious Spirit
14 The world is divided into those who create the 'original solution' and those who 'dilute' it. Create a clone that will work even while I rest.
15 Without culture, you will be shaken like a tree with shallow roots_ Constant learning becomes a true weapon in life.
16 Not knowing is not shameful_ There is no useless curiosity in the world.
People who are good at 17th are sharp in their questions_ Ask questions that will get you the answers you want.
18 “Let’s have a meeting” is ruining a company_ 99 percent of meetings are unnecessary
Chapter 6: Don't Fall into the Trap of the World's Average
19 You are busy because you spend a lot of time on meaningless things_ All tasks can be solved with a smartphone
20 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Write Greetings in Your Business Emails_ It's the Rhythm, Not the Speed, That Matters
21 Surprisingly, the busier a person is, the faster they respond. The foolish misconception that work is stalled because there is too much work to do.
22 The only way to meet deadlines is to maximize efficiency within the given conditions.
23. Let go of the stereotype that you only eat once a day. It may be that the answer is not the average.
24 This time of day that should never be cut down_ This is what most greatly affects the quality of life
25 What is the most stressful thing for you right now? Say what you want to say, eat what you want to eat.
Chapter 7: Develop a mentality that is unwavering and unwavering.
26 Do you have any embarrassing memories from the past, that everyone else has forgotten_ I can assure you that no one cares about you
27. A person who has the ability to execute once he commits_ Excessive preparation and thinking prevent action.
Chapter 8: Ultimately, there is no need for a purpose in life.
28 Live like a child forever_ A person becomes old when he loses interest in new things.
29 Spend all the money you have and throw away everything you own - Assets ruin your life.
30 Don't have a villa in Hawaii - A life that pursues predictable happiness is boring.
31 There is no purpose in life_ because enjoying the present is everything
Outgoing post
Chapter 1: Break the old idea of focusing on one thing.
01 The illusion that you have to learn properly_ Get rid of the fixed idea that you have to train diligently.
02 Throw away the business cards you have now - your salary won't increase as long as there's someone to replace you.
Chapter 2: Break Free from the Brainwashing of Sincerity
03 For those of you still stuck in the trap of perfectionism: First-class people know how to control their power.
04 If you think, “I need to learn more and start,” it’s already too late_ The law of success practiced only by the top 1 percent
05 Life Skills That Work Without Effort_ What You See When You Let Go of the Preconception That You Have to Do It Yourself
Chapter 3: Don't Regain Your Lost Concentration
06 Become extremely immersed in one thing - strong immersion is a talent.
07 This tendency is actually a strength, not a lack of concentration_ Getting bored easily is not a negative behavior pattern.
Chapter 4: While you care about others, your own time disappears.
08 People who do 'this kind of thing' will never succeed_ Don't waste time on things that don't excite you.
09 It is better to avoid people who call you - the type who go against the progress of technology and take up other people's time.
Let's look at our smartphones during the 10th meeting - When we worry about others, our own time disappears.
11 To be successful, you must also know how to quit well_ Know who you will not deal with
12 If you don't cut it off, you will continue to be consumed - Don't waste your important self on less important things.
13 Before the content you create takes up someone else's time_ In an era where we can't stand wasted time
Chapter 5: Don't Believe in Inertia, Awaken Your Rebellious Spirit
14 The world is divided into those who create the 'original solution' and those who 'dilute' it. Create a clone that will work even while I rest.
15 Without culture, you will be shaken like a tree with shallow roots_ Constant learning becomes a true weapon in life.
16 Not knowing is not shameful_ There is no useless curiosity in the world.
People who are good at 17th are sharp in their questions_ Ask questions that will get you the answers you want.
18 “Let’s have a meeting” is ruining a company_ 99 percent of meetings are unnecessary
Chapter 6: Don't Fall into the Trap of the World's Average
19 You are busy because you spend a lot of time on meaningless things_ All tasks can be solved with a smartphone
20 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Write Greetings in Your Business Emails_ It's the Rhythm, Not the Speed, That Matters
21 Surprisingly, the busier a person is, the faster they respond. The foolish misconception that work is stalled because there is too much work to do.
22 The only way to meet deadlines is to maximize efficiency within the given conditions.
23. Let go of the stereotype that you only eat once a day. It may be that the answer is not the average.
24 This time of day that should never be cut down_ This is what most greatly affects the quality of life
25 What is the most stressful thing for you right now? Say what you want to say, eat what you want to eat.
Chapter 7: Develop a mentality that is unwavering and unwavering.
26 Do you have any embarrassing memories from the past, that everyone else has forgotten_ I can assure you that no one cares about you
27. A person who has the ability to execute once he commits_ Excessive preparation and thinking prevent action.
Chapter 8: Ultimately, there is no need for a purpose in life.
28 Live like a child forever_ A person becomes old when he loses interest in new things.
29 Spend all the money you have and throw away everything you own - Assets ruin your life.
30 Don't have a villa in Hawaii - A life that pursues predictable happiness is boring.
31 There is no purpose in life_ because enjoying the present is everything
Outgoing post
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The barriers that have been blocking industry from industry are already collapsing.
Saying, “I’m going to make a living doing this job for the rest of my life” is ultimately nothing more than a declaration that limits your own potential.
Don't get hung up on one title.
Don't stay with one title.
And if you have a business card with only one title on it, throw it in the trash right now.
Above all, as long as there is someone who can replace you, your value will never increase.
--- pp.35-36
People who are slow at work or are constantly busy should check whether they have the self-satisfaction of thinking, "I have to get 100 points in everything," and try to let go of this mindset.
The idea that you always have to get 100 points is just self-satisfaction and is poison that harms work efficiency.
Perfectionists are stuck in a rut, checking and rechecking what they've already done.
However, what we should aim for in the future is not ‘perfection’ but ‘completion.’
Once you've finished the task at hand, move on to the next one.
Don't look back on what's already over.
Especially in this day and age, if you want to work on multiple projects simultaneously, you have to be a completionist.
--- pp.44-45
I live in a hotel now and I don't do any housework like cleaning or laundry.
If the project I'm immersed in is 'cleaning', I'd be happy to do it.
But cleaning is not something that makes my heart flutter at all.
So I completely crossed 'cleaning' off my to-do list.
Because we cannot afford to waste our limited time on such unproductive things.
If someone says, “That’s possible because you’re rich,” then their thinking has already stopped.
These days, anyone can use a housekeeping service to reduce the time spent on housework.
If you look at cleaning and housework apps that allow you to make reservations directly from your smartphone, they will provide cleaning and laundry services at low prices.
If you think your hour is worthless, you should put the contents of this book into practice and grow yourself first.
You will never increase your self-worth if you waste your life doing things that don't make your heart beat, like cleaning or laundry.
--- p.76
Doctors dispatched to disaster or accident sites also conduct a screening process called 'triage'.
Critically ill patients whose lives are in danger if not treated immediately are given top priority, followed by seriously injured patients, and then lightly injured patients last.
Without this kind of cool-headed judgment, even the lives that could be saved would not be saved.
This triage mindset can be applied to work as well.
People who are slow at work or bad at their jobs usually don't do the classification work at the beginning.
If you start doing whatever comes to hand without prioritizing, you end up in a state of confusion with important and less important things mixed together.
These people end up repeating the same old pattern of 'being busy but not getting anything done'.
You can improve both the speed and quality of your work by being able to distinguish between 'what to do first and what to save' from the beginning.
--- pp.148-149
The more you think about using your current assets, qualifications, and career, the slower your actions become, contrary to your thoughts.
The thought of trying to use anything in any way is only a shackle that slows you down.
Now, let's put down the cards we have in our hands without feeling sorry for them.
Let's switch to thinking about what we want to do first and then collecting the new cards needed for that.
The moment you adopt this attitude, your life will accelerate again.
And that acceleration will lead to true multi-driving power, driving multiple simultaneous projects.
Saying, “I’m going to make a living doing this job for the rest of my life” is ultimately nothing more than a declaration that limits your own potential.
Don't get hung up on one title.
Don't stay with one title.
And if you have a business card with only one title on it, throw it in the trash right now.
Above all, as long as there is someone who can replace you, your value will never increase.
--- pp.35-36
People who are slow at work or are constantly busy should check whether they have the self-satisfaction of thinking, "I have to get 100 points in everything," and try to let go of this mindset.
The idea that you always have to get 100 points is just self-satisfaction and is poison that harms work efficiency.
Perfectionists are stuck in a rut, checking and rechecking what they've already done.
However, what we should aim for in the future is not ‘perfection’ but ‘completion.’
Once you've finished the task at hand, move on to the next one.
Don't look back on what's already over.
Especially in this day and age, if you want to work on multiple projects simultaneously, you have to be a completionist.
--- pp.44-45
I live in a hotel now and I don't do any housework like cleaning or laundry.
If the project I'm immersed in is 'cleaning', I'd be happy to do it.
But cleaning is not something that makes my heart flutter at all.
So I completely crossed 'cleaning' off my to-do list.
Because we cannot afford to waste our limited time on such unproductive things.
If someone says, “That’s possible because you’re rich,” then their thinking has already stopped.
These days, anyone can use a housekeeping service to reduce the time spent on housework.
If you look at cleaning and housework apps that allow you to make reservations directly from your smartphone, they will provide cleaning and laundry services at low prices.
If you think your hour is worthless, you should put the contents of this book into practice and grow yourself first.
You will never increase your self-worth if you waste your life doing things that don't make your heart beat, like cleaning or laundry.
--- p.76
Doctors dispatched to disaster or accident sites also conduct a screening process called 'triage'.
Critically ill patients whose lives are in danger if not treated immediately are given top priority, followed by seriously injured patients, and then lightly injured patients last.
Without this kind of cool-headed judgment, even the lives that could be saved would not be saved.
This triage mindset can be applied to work as well.
People who are slow at work or bad at their jobs usually don't do the classification work at the beginning.
If you start doing whatever comes to hand without prioritizing, you end up in a state of confusion with important and less important things mixed together.
These people end up repeating the same old pattern of 'being busy but not getting anything done'.
You can improve both the speed and quality of your work by being able to distinguish between 'what to do first and what to save' from the beginning.
--- pp.148-149
The more you think about using your current assets, qualifications, and career, the slower your actions become, contrary to your thoughts.
The thought of trying to use anything in any way is only a shackle that slows you down.
Now, let's put down the cards we have in our hands without feeling sorry for them.
Let's switch to thinking about what we want to do first and then collecting the new cards needed for that.
The moment you adopt this attitude, your life will accelerate again.
And that acceleration will lead to true multi-driving power, driving multiple simultaneous projects.
--- pp.197-198
Publisher's Review
“Distraction is the most important potential for the future.”
Proof that although the world has denied it, it is actually more capable than anyone else.
If there's one thing that highly successful people have in common, it's that they 'get immersed in anything quickly, and get bored just as quickly.'
For them, impulsivity is not a sign of failure, but the 'beginning of expansion'.
In fact, Tesla's Elon Musk and Amazon's Jeff Bezos did not stay in one field, but crossed boundaries and achieved success in various fields.
Elon Musk, in particular, is known to have a tendency to be so distracted that he can't even button up his clothes properly because he keeps thinking about things he wants to do.
It is time to break away from the stereotype that emphasizes only one profession or one specialty.
It is a prejudice to dismiss being interested in multiple fields and challenging them simultaneously as mere distraction.
Rather, it is an expression of broad curiosity and a wide range of possibilities, leading to strengths such as instantaneous immersion and rapid learning.
In a world where countless jobs are created and disappear simultaneously, this kind of flexible and expansive attitude is the most contemporary talent.
If you still believe that sincerity is the only absolute value, it is time to break free from that brainwashing.
True excellence comes not to those who follow a fixed path, but to those who forge their own path.
“We misunderstand perfectionism.”
To you who thinks, 'I'm not ready yet' and waits until it's perfect,
What we need now is not 'perfection' but 'completion'
If you're someone who works slowly or is always rushed, you might want to check if you're obsessed with the idea that you have to get 100% on everything.
Perfectionism may be self-satisfying, but it is actually toxic when it comes to work efficiency.
People who pursue perfection are trapped in a routine that is like an anthill, rechecking and rechecking what has already been done.
But what we should be aiming for now is not ‘perfection’ but ‘completion’.
The real skill is to quickly finish the task at hand and move on to the next step.
In his book, “The Hammer of Thought,” author Takafumi Horie repeatedly emphasizes “the need for a sense of balance, knowing how to do things half-heartedly sometimes, rather than doing your best in everything.”
A soccer player who always gives his all may not be able to exert his strength at crucial moments.
A top player like Messi conserves his energy for more than half the time during a match, and when the crucial chance comes, he gives 100 percent and scores.
Everything needs rhythm.
Controlling the tempo is the real skill.
“Spend all your money and throw away everything you own.”
The moment you become obsessed with what you have now, life slows down.
Horie Takafumi is also well known for his unconventional book title and phrase, "Spend all the money you have."
He often says, “The attitude of trying to force what you have actually delays action.”
It's good to make good use of assets like land, money, and qualifications, but if you obsess over the thought, "Where should I use this?", you'll end up thinking too much and slowing down your actions.
He says this:
If no alternative comes to mind naturally, it is better to sell it or use it all up rather than trying to use it.
The important thing is not to waste time 'utilizing' what you have now, but to use it as an investment in what you want to do.
He also emphasizes that “saving small amounts of money little by little won’t change your life.”
This means that rather than simply saving, we need to have an attitude of being bold and spending for ‘what I really want.’
For example, if you find yourself spending your time on stressful chores at work, I advise you to outsource them at your own expense.
By doing so, you are buying time with money, and that time can be spent on more essential things, creating much greater value.
Proof that although the world has denied it, it is actually more capable than anyone else.
If there's one thing that highly successful people have in common, it's that they 'get immersed in anything quickly, and get bored just as quickly.'
For them, impulsivity is not a sign of failure, but the 'beginning of expansion'.
In fact, Tesla's Elon Musk and Amazon's Jeff Bezos did not stay in one field, but crossed boundaries and achieved success in various fields.
Elon Musk, in particular, is known to have a tendency to be so distracted that he can't even button up his clothes properly because he keeps thinking about things he wants to do.
It is time to break away from the stereotype that emphasizes only one profession or one specialty.
It is a prejudice to dismiss being interested in multiple fields and challenging them simultaneously as mere distraction.
Rather, it is an expression of broad curiosity and a wide range of possibilities, leading to strengths such as instantaneous immersion and rapid learning.
In a world where countless jobs are created and disappear simultaneously, this kind of flexible and expansive attitude is the most contemporary talent.
If you still believe that sincerity is the only absolute value, it is time to break free from that brainwashing.
True excellence comes not to those who follow a fixed path, but to those who forge their own path.
“We misunderstand perfectionism.”
To you who thinks, 'I'm not ready yet' and waits until it's perfect,
What we need now is not 'perfection' but 'completion'
If you're someone who works slowly or is always rushed, you might want to check if you're obsessed with the idea that you have to get 100% on everything.
Perfectionism may be self-satisfying, but it is actually toxic when it comes to work efficiency.
People who pursue perfection are trapped in a routine that is like an anthill, rechecking and rechecking what has already been done.
But what we should be aiming for now is not ‘perfection’ but ‘completion’.
The real skill is to quickly finish the task at hand and move on to the next step.
In his book, “The Hammer of Thought,” author Takafumi Horie repeatedly emphasizes “the need for a sense of balance, knowing how to do things half-heartedly sometimes, rather than doing your best in everything.”
A soccer player who always gives his all may not be able to exert his strength at crucial moments.
A top player like Messi conserves his energy for more than half the time during a match, and when the crucial chance comes, he gives 100 percent and scores.
Everything needs rhythm.
Controlling the tempo is the real skill.
“Spend all your money and throw away everything you own.”
The moment you become obsessed with what you have now, life slows down.
Horie Takafumi is also well known for his unconventional book title and phrase, "Spend all the money you have."
He often says, “The attitude of trying to force what you have actually delays action.”
It's good to make good use of assets like land, money, and qualifications, but if you obsess over the thought, "Where should I use this?", you'll end up thinking too much and slowing down your actions.
He says this:
If no alternative comes to mind naturally, it is better to sell it or use it all up rather than trying to use it.
The important thing is not to waste time 'utilizing' what you have now, but to use it as an investment in what you want to do.
He also emphasizes that “saving small amounts of money little by little won’t change your life.”
This means that rather than simply saving, we need to have an attitude of being bold and spending for ‘what I really want.’
For example, if you find yourself spending your time on stressful chores at work, I advise you to outsource them at your own expense.
By doing so, you are buying time with money, and that time can be spent on more essential things, creating much greater value.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: June 2, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 216 pages | 276g | 125*188*14mm
- ISBN13: 9791194530367
- ISBN10: 1194530362
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