Lower the bar. Turn it down a notch. Get off the Stairmaster. The Underachiever's Manifesto is the playfully persuasive pocket guide to living life to the least and loving it. With sharp humor and genuine wisdom, this welcome little book extols the fabulous benefits of underachievement in our overextended society. A witty introduction makes the case for the right amount of effort-a lot less than we've been led to believe. Ten principles of underachievement establish the basics (#8: The tallest blade of grass is the surest to be cut); and practical applications show how mediocrity is the key to happiness at work, in relationships, dieting, exercise, investment, and more. Devilishly enlisting examples from philosophy, economics, science, and good common sense, The Underachiever's Manifesto is a lighthearted, life-changing rallying call for those who dare to do less and enjoy more.

作者：雷·贝内特（Ray Bennett）

是西雅图的一名医学专家，他曾经过于努力但正在康复中。但是，令他感到愧疚的是，他仍然在救治病患的时候自我要求过高，而且,他与妻子儿女生活在一群太多追求的邻居中。

译者：周安迪（Andy Zhou）

是一名书籍设计师，他在加州大学伯克利分校政治系读了两年博士后退学前往日本，在东京工作几年后又辗转北京、伦敦，现在寄居上海。经过了多年的努力，结果还是毫无成就的他，正在通过本书逐渐康复，恢复理智。