Before You Get Depressed Thinking 'I'm Incompetent at Work.' Discard 'Grit' and Fight with 'Systems': 'The Amazing Work Method I Found Even Though I Couldn't Use a ToDo List' New Release on May 9!
Forest Publishing is releasing Iguzo's new book, 'The Amazing Work Method I Found Even Though I Couldn't Use a ToDo List,' on May 9, 2026. This book proposes a 'mechanism-based' approach to achieve work results without relying on effort or willpower, supporting business professionals struggling with work.
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Forest Publishing Co., Ltd. (Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroshi Ota) will sequentially release 'The Amazing Work Method I Found Even Though I Couldn't Use a ToDo List' (authored by Iguzo) starting Saturday, May 9, 2026. This book is for those who want to achieve results by systematizing their existing tools without blaming themselves for 'not being able to try hard.'
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■ The World's Most Down-to-Earth and Most Reliable Survival Strategy for Non-Elites
The book introduces:
Not 'lofty business frameworks' written by McKinsey elites.
Not know-how for achieving overwhelming results and promotions, nor methods for developing strong willpower.
But rather, a way to:
'Prevent fatal mistakes and leave on time with a cool demeanor'
'Feel a little better about yourself, thinking 'I'm not so bad after all''
It's the world's most down-to-earth and most reliable survival strategy for surviving in society as a 'clumsy' person.
■ Are you struggling with these problems?
☑ When your boss asks 'How's the progress?', you want to run away at full speed.
☑ Even if you make a ToDo list, you forget to look at it.
☑ You don't know where to start and freeze up, groaning.
☑ You pretend to understand, only for fatal rework to occur later.
☑ You postpone replying to an email that takes only a few seconds, leading to disaster.
The reason you're not succeeding at work is not because you lack 'effort' or 'motivation.'
It's simply that your brain's characteristics and the world's 'work methods' are desperately incompatible.
So, stop relying on willpower and memory.
What you need is to create a 'mechanism' that forces you to do your work, just as you are.
■ The Work Method Discovered by an Author Who Was 'The Most Useless Subordinate Ever'
As a new graduate, the author Iguzo was a 'clumsy employee' who was extremely forgetful and made repeated mistakes even in simple administrative tasks.
His first boss even told him, 'I've seen dozens of people, but you're the most useless.'
However, he gave up trying to overcome it with 'spirit' and 'grit,' and instead shifted to a style of covering his weaknesses with 'engineering thinking = mechanisms,' and the situation completely changed.
Now, as an IT engineer at a listed company, he is praised with comments like 'It helps to have you around.'
This book is a collection of methods for people who are lazy and have weak willpower to stop blaming themselves and fight with only the tools they have.
【Examples of 'Mechanisms' You Can Use Starting Tomorrow】
◎ 'Brain-Clearing Scribbling Technique' to put an end to procrastination
◎ 'Forced Single-Task Mode' to keep work flowing
◎ 'Chat Boost' to smoothly advance tedious and troublesome tasks
◎ 'Work Thread' technique to eliminate 'How's the progress?' questions
◎ Not Horenso (report, contact, consult) but 'Consult, Consult, Consult'
◎ 'Hub Person' strategy that eliminates the need for networking
■ Highly Recommended for These People
☑ Those who feel 'inefficient' or 'slow at work' and are frustrated.
☑ Those who are bad at multitasking, lose focus on one task, and make more mistakes.
☑ Those who feel 'work is somehow painful' or 'maybe I'm not suited for this company.'
☑ Those currently on leave or considering a job change and feeling anxious about their next job.
☑ Managers or family members who are concerned that their subordinates or family members are struggling (or seem to be struggling) with these issues.
The techniques introduced in this book are universal hacks that cover the 'weaknesses' of the human brain.
No talent or motivation is required.
Reproducibility, where anyone can use it and get results, is emphasized.
So, stop blaming yourself and take a new step forward!
■ Book Structure
Chapter 1: Work Methods for Fighting with Mechanisms [Mindset & Preparation]
Chapter 2: Work Methods for Fighting with Mechanisms [Task Management & Execution]
Chapter 3: Work Methods for Fighting with Mechanisms [Communication & Planning]
Chapter 4: Work Methods for Fighting with Mechanisms [Life & Environment]
Final Chapter: Discard Weaknesses and Become an 'Ace with a Single Breakthrough'
■ Author Profile
Iguzo
Born in 1993.
Engaged in team development as an IT engineer at a listed company, with project leader experience.
Formerly a habitual offender of 'not understanding instructions,' 'forgetfulness,' and 'repeated mistakes in simple administrative tasks.'
As a new employee, his boss told him, 'I've seen dozens of people, but you're the most useless,' and he completely lost confidence. However, he gave up trying to overcome it with 'spirit' and 'grit,' and instead shifted to an engineering-like style of 'covering weaknesses with mechanisms.'
As a result of redesigning his work procedures to suit his characteristics and operating a 'pattern' that doesn't rely on memory or willpower, the situation completely changed. He saved a project crisis with his unique ingenuity and grew to be highly praised by a respected leader, who said, 'That work would have cost 20 million yen if outsourced.'
This book is based on his own experience.
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See details
■ The World's Most Down-to-Earth and Most Reliable Survival Strategy for Non-Elites
The book introduces:
Not 'lofty business frameworks' written by McKinsey elites.
Not know-how for achieving overwhelming results and promotions, nor methods for developing strong willpower.
But rather, a way to:
'Prevent fatal mistakes and leave on time with a cool demeanor'
'Feel a little better about yourself, thinking 'I'm not so bad after all''
It's the world's most down-to-earth and most reliable survival strategy for surviving in society as a 'clumsy' person.
■ Are you struggling with these problems?
☑ When your boss asks 'How's the progress?', you want to run away at full speed.
☑ Even if you make a ToDo list, you forget to look at it.
☑ You don't know where to start and freeze up, groaning.
☑ You pretend to understand, only for fatal rework to occur later.
☑ You postpone replying to an email that takes only a few seconds, leading to disaster.
The reason you're not succeeding at work is not because you lack 'effort' or 'motivation.'
It's simply that your brain's characteristics and the world's 'work methods' are desperately incompatible.
So, stop relying on willpower and memory.
What you need is to create a 'mechanism' that forces you to do your work, just as you are.
■ The Work Method Discovered by an Author Who Was 'The Most Useless Subordinate Ever'
As a new graduate, the author Iguzo was a 'clumsy employee' who was extremely forgetful and made repeated mistakes even in simple administrative tasks.
His first boss even told him, 'I've seen dozens of people, but you're the most useless.'
However, he gave up trying to overcome it with 'spirit' and 'grit,' and instead shifted to a style of covering his weaknesses with 'engineering thinking = mechanisms,' and the situation completely changed.
Now, as an IT engineer at a listed company, he is praised with comments like 'It helps to have you around.'
This book is a collection of methods for people who are lazy and have weak willpower to stop blaming themselves and fight with only the tools they have.
【Examples of 'Mechanisms' You Can Use Starting Tomorrow】
◎ 'Brain-Clearing Scribbling Technique' to put an end to procrastination
◎ 'Forced Single-Task Mode' to keep work flowing
◎ 'Chat Boost' to smoothly advance tedious and troublesome tasks
◎ 'Work Thread' technique to eliminate 'How's the progress?' questions
◎ Not Horenso (report, contact, consult) but 'Consult, Consult, Consult'
◎ 'Hub Person' strategy that eliminates the need for networking
■ Highly Recommended for These People
☑ Those who feel 'inefficient' or 'slow at work' and are frustrated.
☑ Those who are bad at multitasking, lose focus on one task, and make more mistakes.
☑ Those who feel 'work is somehow painful' or 'maybe I'm not suited for this company.'
☑ Those currently on leave or considering a job change and feeling anxious about their next job.
☑ Managers or family members who are concerned that their subordinates or family members are struggling (or seem to be struggling) with these issues.
The techniques introduced in this book are universal hacks that cover the 'weaknesses' of the human brain.
No talent or motivation is required.
Reproducibility, where anyone can use it and get results, is emphasized.
So, stop blaming yourself and take a new step forward!
■ Book Structure
Chapter 1: Work Methods for Fighting with Mechanisms [Mindset & Preparation]
Chapter 2: Work Methods for Fighting with Mechanisms [Task Management & Execution]
Chapter 3: Work Methods for Fighting with Mechanisms [Communication & Planning]
Chapter 4: Work Methods for Fighting with Mechanisms [Life & Environment]
Final Chapter: Discard Weaknesses and Become an 'Ace with a Single Breakthrough'
■ Author Profile
Iguzo
Born in 1993.
Engaged in team development as an IT engineer at a listed company, with project leader experience.
Formerly a habitual offender of 'not understanding instructions,' 'forgetfulness,' and 'repeated mistakes in simple administrative tasks.'
As a new employee, his boss told him, 'I've seen dozens of people, but you're the most useless,' and he completely lost confidence. However, he gave up trying to overcome it with 'spirit' and 'grit,' and instead shifted to an engineering-like style of 'covering weaknesses with mechanisms.'
As a result of redesigning his work procedures to suit his characteristics and operating a 'pattern' that doesn't rely on memory or willpower, the situation completely changed. He saved a project crisis with his unique ingenuity and grew to be highly praised by a respected leader, who said, 'That work would have cost 20 million yen if outsourced.'
This book is based on his own experience.
Keywords: