The Harder You Try, The Worse It Gets - Miyamoto Musashi

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  • The Paradox of Effort: Why Trying Harder Isn't Always Better - Miyamoto Musashi
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    In this insightful video, we delve into the intriguing philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi, the legendary samurai and author of 'The Book of Five Rings.' The video unpacks the paradoxical concept of 'The harder you try, the worse it gets,' also known as the law of reversed effort.
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  • @statueofwisdom
    @statueofwisdom  8 місяців тому +39

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    • @NotNecessarily-ip4vc
      @NotNecessarily-ip4vc 8 місяців тому

      In this speculative scenario, let's consider Leibniz's Monad (first emanation of God), from the philosophical work "The Monadology", as an abstract representation of the zero-dimensional space that binds quarks together with the Strong Nuclear Force:
      1) Indivisibility and Unity: Monads, as indivisible entities, mirror the nature of quarks, which are deemed elementary and indivisible particles in our theoretical context. Just as monads possess unity and indivisibility, quarks are unified in their interactions through the Strong Nuclear Force.
      2) Interconnectedness: In the Monadology, monads are interconnected in a vast network. In a parallel manner, the interconnectedness of quarks through the strong force could be metaphorically represented by the interplay of monads, forming a web that holds particles together.
      3) Inherent Properties: Just as monads possess inherent perceptions and appetitions, quarks could be thought of as having intrinsic properties like color charge, reflecting the inherent qualities of monads and influencing their interactions.
      4) Harmony: The concept of monads contributing to universal harmony resonates with the idea that the Strong Nuclear Force maintains harmony within atomic nuclei by counteracting the electromagnetic repulsion between protons, allowing for the stability of matter.
      5) Pre-established Harmony: Monads' pre-established harmony aligns with the idea that the strong force was pre-designed to ensure stable interactions among quarks, orchestrating their behavior in a way that parallels the harmony envisaged by Leibniz.
      6) Non-Mechanical Interaction: Monads interact non-mechanically, mirroring the non-mechanical interactions of quarks through gluon exchange. This connection might be seen as a metaphorical reflection of the intricacies of quark-gluon dynamics.
      7) Holism: The holistic perspective of monads could symbolize how quarks, like the monads' interconnections, contribute holistically to the structure and behavior of particles through the strong force interactions.
      em·a·na·tion
      noun
      an abstract but perceptible thing that issues or originates from a source.

    • @raphaelmoris
      @raphaelmoris 24 дні тому

      Tired of theses AI generated scripts, videos and voices...😪... UA-cam is now flooded with this type of "wisdom"

    • @Stoicism-wr5nb
      @Stoicism-wr5nb 7 днів тому

      David Goggins checked in to the building

  • @YHShinVH
    @YHShinVH 7 місяців тому +1028

    Miyamoto Musashi's philosophy is heavily grounded in concepts from Daoism, and if you've never delved into that philosophy, you'd misunderstand this video and what it means when it says stop trying. The Dao (or The Way), which is the universal force from which Musashi's ideas discussed in this video stem from, is called the effortless effort. The process of flowing with the dao is paradoxically both an effort that requires no effort.
    When man lets go of control and allows life to flow, he no longer needs to apply great effort to get what he wants, only small efforts at key moments that are instinctual and flow through him; small effortless actions fueled by intuition freed from the laborious thinking, planning, and overthinking of the controlling egoic mind.
    No action is wasted, and all flow in harmony. To achieve such a state, mastery of one's own emotions, thoughts, and desires is necessary, or else these things will sway one out of balance and disrupt the dao. The path to self mastery is not one of gripping tightly, but of letting go faithfully.

    • @MinhNguyen-lb4xp
      @MinhNguyen-lb4xp 7 місяців тому +10

      Buddhism , Daoism , Christism ( true Christism) , Krishnamurti , ............................: Love , Humble , Selfless , Patience .....Like the mother doing things for her child - she has great effort but effortless ? .Like great artists : so spontaneous so natural so marvelous .May I am right ? With this idea .Thank you for sharing the thoughts of Miyamoto Musashi.

    • @CK-lt6jl
      @CK-lt6jl 7 місяців тому +20

      This is just bullshit written by people born with talent. Yes they work hard too, but this samurai would get no where if he had zero talent. Talented people work hard but like you said, it’s practically effortless for them.

    • @Masssshysteria
      @Masssshysteria 7 місяців тому +4

      letting go and letting the universe take way. but also stay ready so you wont have to prepare to be ready

    • @summersol5
      @summersol5 7 місяців тому +3

      I call this ability Luck. My luck can accumulate. Be used up. Or if I'm lucky be saved for another moment. If used randomly it becomes complacency or self harm.

    • @scientistwithanaxe2570
      @scientistwithanaxe2570 7 місяців тому +28

      ​@@CK-lt6jlMusashi did also say "to know 10,000 things, know one well". He DEVELOPED talent through discipline rather than OVERwork. Perhaps "effort" isn't the best translation; "struggle" might be better. As another self-help dude says "motion does not equal action".

  • @tryhardor
    @tryhardor 2 місяці тому +124

    But you'll never understand this until you've tried hard enough.

  • @Wallyman53
    @Wallyman53 8 місяців тому +148

    Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

    • @thanasmanjunatha
      @thanasmanjunatha 2 місяці тому +4

      This makes a lot of sense

    • @danimal519
      @danimal519 Місяць тому +1

      ... you must be a disc golfer ;-)

    • @Royslore
      @Royslore 26 днів тому

      Reminds me of a quote I read… "Mind moving fast is crazy.
      Mind slow is sane.
      Mind stopped... is God."

    • @utkarshtiwari7738
      @utkarshtiwari7738 25 днів тому

      Jeff Bezos' ideology.

    • @constantineslist5890
      @constantineslist5890 25 днів тому

      Constantine ?

  • @PositiveEnergy733
    @PositiveEnergy733 7 місяців тому +259

    To everyone reading this, I sincerely pray for that whatever is causing you pain or stress will pass. May your negative thoughts, excessive worries and doubts disappear, replaced by clarity and understanding. May your life be filled with peace, tranquility and love

    • @sonicemitter6131
      @sonicemitter6131 7 місяців тому +3

      Thank you. You have a kind soul.

    • @funnyjyritsah9519
      @funnyjyritsah9519 5 місяців тому +1

      I really want to say somethig more, but all i can think of is "Thanks, you too, man"

    • @erational-e-rational2010
      @erational-e-rational2010 3 місяці тому

      Thank you and I pray the same for you

    • @dtps_champion6016
      @dtps_champion6016 2 місяці тому

      This is the praying in public the Bible warns us against.

    • @briandube4503
      @briandube4503 23 дні тому

      Thank you❤ and same and more to you

  • @GarryBurgess
    @GarryBurgess 8 місяців тому +143

    Fight too hard and drown. Relax and float.

    • @nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384
      @nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384 2 місяці тому +1

      all this is nonsense.. jiri read all this and keeps doing all these things and then gets one punch knocked out by alex pereira.. goes to show instead of all these nonsensical old books and baggage, its much better to just practice the fundamentals over and over again. khabib never read all this crap and yet he was the best... those who fuck around too much with these books and shit never win..

    • @Lieutenant-Dan
      @Lieutenant-Dan Місяць тому

      Life isn't a UFC fight. Also Khabib is quite religious. It's definitely not all nonsense.

    • @nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384
      @nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384 Місяць тому

      @@Lieutenant-Dan he doesnt mix religion and mma.. in fact he says fighting is not very good for religion.. mixing up these things like jiri is problematic.. find spirituality inside you... train mma outside... otherwise you will get popped like jiri got with all his shaolin..

    • @Lieutenant-Dan
      @Lieutenant-Dan Місяць тому

      @@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384 that doesn't mean there's no wisdom in it and that it's all nonsense...

    • @nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384
      @nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384 Місяць тому

      @@Lieutenant-Dan i dunno.. nobody who has become great does any weird shit... its ok to get inspired by it but to live like that is too woo woo..

  • @archiewebster5034
    @archiewebster5034 8 місяців тому +207

    Trying too hard will often suppress the more important things that you are unable to grasp to due tunnel vision. I like to "Look around" every once in while in case there is something I’m missing. Funnily enough, there always is.

    • @langan209
      @langan209 7 місяців тому +2

      sounds like an endorsement for smoking a joint every so often 😀

  • @michaelford2517
    @michaelford2517 4 місяці тому +10

    If you want to find something, whatever it is, love, peace or whatever, stop looking for it and it will come to you.

  • @DJGENOTYPE
    @DJGENOTYPE 7 місяців тому +223

    This is exactly how my life has been all my life. The harder I try, the worse life just gets.

    • @JohnSmith-fo5cx
      @JohnSmith-fo5cx 7 місяців тому +19

      I've noticed this as well....Also, the more I care about something the harder/worse it becomes

    • @jingleballs9935
      @jingleballs9935 7 місяців тому +26

      ⁠@@JohnSmith-fo5cxI think it’s the attachment to it and constantly worrying about it .

    • @atommi1
      @atommi1 Місяць тому +3

      I had this realization recently, now im going to try to slow down and stop putting myself in to immense pressure. Im no good to my employee if im going to burn out.

  • @Dark_Mind6439
    @Dark_Mind6439 7 місяців тому +135

    As a kickboxer I've found out that when taking 2 months of from training made me better, I realised that I have gotten better, my striking and kicks were landing idk why or how but it just works

    • @statueofwisdom
      @statueofwisdom  7 місяців тому +7

      Love that!

    • @anon2034
      @anon2034 7 місяців тому +7

      In my experience with BJJ, a few months off it made me better.

    • @reycesarcarino4653
      @reycesarcarino4653 7 місяців тому +11

      I think everything you learn needed time to settle or to program in a way like an update so you can better use it and for that you need to take a break

    • @sasquatchrosefarts9131
      @sasquatchrosefarts9131 7 місяців тому +18

      ​@@statueofwisdomovertraining is real. So is rest.

    • @Hephaestios01
      @Hephaestios01 7 місяців тому +2

      ​@@reycesarcarino4653i suspect this to be the case as well, instead of constantly trying to one-up yourself you let the basics and the overal result become your own. After that pause you start from the complete collection of the process instead of a particular part of it you tried to improve upon before. Its like that for other things than physical training as well. I think that might be part of why studying for a test over the course of a week works better than cramming the same information in one or two days.

  • @Steveirwin4477
    @Steveirwin4477 8 місяців тому +396

    On Charles bukowski head stone says" don't try."

    • @herbertwilliam3348
      @herbertwilliam3348 7 місяців тому +9

      A hell of a good poem by the way, search dont try bukowski and get kicked in the face with delight.

    • @aaronhoary5625
      @aaronhoary5625 7 місяців тому

      No one tried to put one I’m on his grave 😢

    • @charlespackwood2055
      @charlespackwood2055 7 місяців тому

      The dude died, not trying.

    • @Steveirwin4477
      @Steveirwin4477 7 місяців тому +4

      @@charlespackwood2055 not trying to be like the crowd . He said " if the crowd is going one way go in the opposite direction for they are always wrong." Charles bukowski

    • @charlespackwood2055
      @charlespackwood2055 7 місяців тому

      if you're an astronaut about to be shot into space and during a preflight briefing, all of the astrophysicists and aeronautical engineers tell you not to get on board that rocket..... it's ok to stop and recalculate.
      Furthermore, if every single person making up a particular crowd can kick your ass, then it's ok to try to blend in. ("The Tao ☯️ of Charles") ua-cam.com/users/shorts7QztOlI9CmQ?si=YRrqrMQP2a5XMVvt

  • @debojitsaha0095
    @debojitsaha0095 7 місяців тому +26

    It is said in Bhagavad Gita " work for work's sake not for the outcome"

  • @sea-ra9995
    @sea-ra9995 8 місяців тому +39

    Mu :
    Approaching things with an open heart. Without preconceived notions, superficial distractions and unnecessary desires
    Let go of the desires fears and expectations and focus on the task at hand. With precise genuinness. As if It is the last thing you are doing.
    Flow state:
    In this state, one is exerting the right effort without the unnecessary feelings of the mind. Fully present in the moment. Without overthinking, which is also called analysis paralysis.
    It is the line between not trying enough and trying too hard
    It is as if you are in harmony with the universe, dancing with It is currents

  • @bravo0105
    @bravo0105 7 місяців тому +37

    Agreed; I’ve noticed this throughout dealing with school, profession, and hobbies; there’s ALWAYS a point of diminishing return and it’s easy to lose perspective.

  • @apolloisnotashirt
    @apolloisnotashirt 7 місяців тому +37

    You telling me, that at almost any task Musashi does, he is in a state of flow? How beautiful.

    • @oentrepreneur
      @oentrepreneur 7 місяців тому +10

      It's not about being in the state of flow. It's about not wanting anything. Because when you do something, the stress of not having it right now makes what you need to do to get what you want seem very difficult or impossible. So learn how to become desireless

    • @KahinAhmed72
      @KahinAhmed72 Місяць тому

      @@oentrepreneurWow… well said.
      I’ll try to implement this habit to my life.
      So a lack of emotional desire despite having goals = flow state?

  • @agniveer5006
    @agniveer5006 2 місяці тому +6

    Recently I got severe pnueomia my lungs were infected,and blood was present in muscus discharge.
    Turns out i was overtraining and it led to immune suppression that caused even weak pathogens to attack my body easily.
    Since I've recovered I have reduced my training volume to half , and to my suprise I am stronger than ever I'm hitting PR's even muscle gain is ridiculous.
    It's true the harder you try the worse it gets and sometimes less is truly more.

  • @johndillermand4053
    @johndillermand4053 7 місяців тому +143

    This is accurate. The writer has a deep grasp of these concepts and is eloquent without being long-winded or complicated. Thank you.

    • @statueofwisdom
      @statueofwisdom  7 місяців тому +2

      Thank you, as well!

    • @magnusstilling3204
      @magnusstilling3204 7 місяців тому +10

      It is chat GPT and Voice Changer Ai. But Good Content!

    • @johndillermand4053
      @johndillermand4053 7 місяців тому +5

      @@magnusstilling3204 goddamn, there we go. These AI have a better grasp of philosophy than anyone I speak to.

    • @Infinite_warden
      @Infinite_warden 7 місяців тому +1

      He had the right effort

    • @iRideuWatch
      @iRideuWatch 7 місяців тому +3

      Except these concepts are from Taoism more than Buddhism.

  • @splash-qi5kn
    @splash-qi5kn 8 місяців тому +22

    Its so true. I just stopped trying and things immediately got better

  • @askaryibarra8420
    @askaryibarra8420 7 місяців тому +27

    I agree halfway, there is a middle ground. Try everything you can with what you have now, and don't worry about the rest. And take breaks every now and then

    • @oentrepreneur
      @oentrepreneur 7 місяців тому +3

      Yh but that's not an excuse to be lazy. And all this video is trying to say is "find peace in the suffering "

    • @askaryibarra8420
      @askaryibarra8420 7 місяців тому

      @@oentrepreneur you need to read my post again carefully

  • @Dakingsnake
    @Dakingsnake 7 місяців тому +16

    I discovered this on my own. After beating my head against the wall to reach a destination i was never meant to go. Climbing the mountain to find misery at the top

    • @dominicm5657
      @dominicm5657 7 місяців тому +3

      I've journeyed up many mountains in my lifetime, only to find nothing at the top. After all these years, I believe I am now finally climbing the right mountain, one in alignment with my True Self. I hope you're on to a new mountain too - the one you were meant to conquer.

  • @jeffglenn7609
    @jeffglenn7609 7 місяців тому +15

    This refers to controlling people.
    The more it gets out of control, the more effort it takes until you realize you are not in control of anything, except one self.

  • @Aliens-Are-Our-Friends2027
    @Aliens-Are-Our-Friends2027 7 місяців тому +2

    Doing your passion in the moment with no expectation of result.

  • @phillyfan-182
    @phillyfan-182 8 місяців тому +14

    Just what I needed to hear!!! Another fine piece of work!!!

  • @NMbones98
    @NMbones98 7 місяців тому +7

    I've been overtraining like crazy due to me wanting to reach a goal this video helped me out for sure.

  • @davidnorene5594
    @davidnorene5594 7 місяців тому +2

    "Never give up learning when to quit"

  • @mmadmbjm
    @mmadmbjm 7 місяців тому +12

    Miyamoto Musashi has all the answers for life.

  • @alicewright9610
    @alicewright9610 8 місяців тому +23

    I quit fighting my fires with gasoline and let the water finally cool me off thanks for the video I enjoy your content ❤

  • @malakius
    @malakius 7 місяців тому

    Very good video and it is hitting me in the right spots, in places in which I had pushed too much, expected exact results just to be disappointed by anything or no results. I have to learn to let myself flow, not expect thing, and overanalyze situations.

  • @vanosscrewclips832
    @vanosscrewclips832 5 місяців тому

    I’ve been having a lot going on with me here lately, I’ve always had a lot of crazy things happening in my life, this video was much needed.

  • @thebluecollarbadass9945
    @thebluecollarbadass9945 6 місяців тому +1

    Exactly it’s like fighting the tide you will never win unless you learn how to go with the flow🙏🏽✊🏽💯👍🏽

  • @icaroalencar99
    @icaroalencar99 7 місяців тому +20

    In Brazil we say: it's pointless to punch a knife tip.

  • @rerarei
    @rerarei 6 місяців тому +12

    As an overthinker, and quite of a dimwit, I'm vulnerable to worsening my state the more i try not to. Distractions. Burnout. Pessimism. Hearing the lines of "more wisdom than effort" is a bitter pill hard to swallow given the fact that it's always been effort that kept me going despite my lack of understanding and purpose.

    • @MitricaCeaun
      @MitricaCeaun 5 місяців тому +1

      Stay strong brother

    • @Abbysenn
      @Abbysenn 23 дні тому +1

      I understand you
      But ykw, wisdom is acceptance of what is and putting in pleasurable efforts ( effortless effort) to what you truly wanna do .
      You would have been a dimwit if you didn't realise your fallacies.
      Someone who does recognise what goes wrong is a learner.
      Believe in yourself. Everyone learns from failures.
      Don't be discouraged.

  • @danielmcgregor8803
    @danielmcgregor8803 7 місяців тому +1

    Timely and beautiful. Many thanks for the video.

  • @invincibleluis
    @invincibleluis 8 місяців тому +7

    Absolute legend.

  • @uncleslo910
    @uncleslo910 15 днів тому

    Finally a helpful youtube recommendation.
    Thank you for making this video.

  • @alonmadar5419
    @alonmadar5419 8 місяців тому +41

    What a masterpiece! This is my day to day practice! So happy to find more people with this approach 😍

  • @suprafastmafc
    @suprafastmafc 7 місяців тому +1

    These concepts refined and perfected like a razor sharp sword, applied at the right time, place, and with the correct amount of force, are unimagineably effective. You would have to experience it firsthand to fully understand.

  • @ButchBrown7
    @ButchBrown7 7 місяців тому +1

    I can so relate because Martial arts teaches you principles & respecting the Elements & the Universe 🙏

  • @krazylevin
    @krazylevin 15 днів тому

    I have learned that there is a time for everything. There is a time to Hustle and there is a time to Relax and let things flow. The wisdom is in knowing which one we need when the time comes.

  • @Bonnie-lt9tp
    @Bonnie-lt9tp 2 дні тому

    you have a fantastic ability to draw people in with your storytelling!

  • @somethingsomething2825
    @somethingsomething2825 3 місяці тому

    Dude this video hits hard , every word has enlightened me , and has guided me to something new that i never knew existed

  • @Sorine9
    @Sorine9 7 місяців тому +7

    Put the effort for the effort itself, not for what you wish or expect. Don't focus on the future, the outcomes. Put the effort and let it lead you where it will lead you. Its liberating. Lets you understand the true nature of success.

  • @cqllel5186
    @cqllel5186 7 місяців тому +5

    I don't care and I don't try. I just 'do'. If I fail, then I fail. If it don't work out, then it don't work out. It's pointless to get worked up over things, especially if I have no control over them
    The art of not caring gives me contentment with any results. I always prefered to just go about things with a casual mindset, as trying leads to stress and disencouragement right away. If something goes my way for a change, then that's cool. But I try not to get attached to anything or anyone. It's pointless
    That's the mentality I've had most of my life. Although I can't help but think if I've become apathetic or just indifferent and unmotivated. I've never really had anything or anyone to really care about, so I've never been motivated by such things

  • @365InnerPeace
    @365InnerPeace 3 місяці тому

    Amazing insight! This video perfectly captures Miyamoto Musashi's wisdom on effort and outcomes. Really puts things into perspective. Great job!

  • @swizzbeats1212
    @swizzbeats1212 7 місяців тому +2

    Loved this vdeo. Basically, Musashi mastered ultra instinct haha. Thanks for sharing!

  • @AntiquatedApe
    @AntiquatedApe 7 місяців тому +4

    Everything must be flow state. Trying hard is like forcing it.

  • @aidarjapykeev4544
    @aidarjapykeev4544 6 місяців тому +3

    One of the best videos I’ve ever seen. So insightful, so useful, and helpful, game-changer in my life. Really helped to understand myself, my life and the right approach to life. I’ll read the book of 5 rings and study Musashi Miyamoto’s life. Thanks so much to the author of the video🙏

  • @renanfpedro
    @renanfpedro 8 місяців тому +2

    Really good job. I am really grateful for it.

  • @chrismoiser6477
    @chrismoiser6477 7 місяців тому +1

    This is presented very succinctly in Chuang Tzu's aphorism against "beating a drum in search if a fugitive". The better you get at something, the higher your expectations of yourself climb and you are never satisfied, never able to relax and simply be. If you play to win, you have already lost before making a single move.

  • @milosmilosevic9810
    @milosmilosevic9810 7 місяців тому +2

    Damn, worse takes hardship,grit,discipline and determination...
    Few will fail at attempts to get worse😐

  • @LaynoProd
    @LaynoProd 7 місяців тому +1

    Needed this video thank you!! 💪🏽🥋💎🙏🏽🌊

  • @ethanbunch3274
    @ethanbunch3274 5 місяців тому

    I've begun exploring these concepts in an effort to better myself and the concept pf "flow" he spoke of struck majorly with me.
    I have the same modern issues of overthinking and anxiety and it leads into all areas of my life. However when im wrenching on something or perhaps taking photos ive noticed a certain meditative state I enter where my mind silences and I simply do what I think. I've always described it as "flow" and the fact that its rooted in other cultures and philosophies makes me feel like im on the right path. Thank you my friend

  • @AvengerCrazy
    @AvengerCrazy 7 місяців тому +2

    Thank You so much 🕉️

  • @TRA_070
    @TRA_070 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for explorin' un explored musashi's philosophies

  • @rachelloof7569
    @rachelloof7569 4 місяці тому +1

    To be honest: i didnt realize how much i needed this til i got the video thank you my guy!

  • @hereticsoul666
    @hereticsoul666 5 місяців тому

    Many thanks for this insightful video.

  • @Mramaazing
    @Mramaazing 8 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for the lesson ✨

  • @vladislavkaras491
    @vladislavkaras491 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the video!

  • @ketank24
    @ketank24 7 місяців тому +1

    Subscribed. That's the ultimate appreciation.🕊️🌹

  • @megandrown
    @megandrown 18 днів тому +1

    Whoa 😮 please make more videos like these 🙏🏼

  • @DriftWander770
    @DriftWander770 7 місяців тому +1

    This is great friend

  • @alexandrenicolichi7709
    @alexandrenicolichi7709 5 місяців тому +1

    thanks man, helped me a lot.

  • @Ryodante
    @Ryodante 7 місяців тому

    Video is awesome thank you

  • @ihorako8716
    @ihorako8716 7 місяців тому +1

    This video helps me so much, thank you.

  • @geoffreybrei1048
    @geoffreybrei1048 7 місяців тому

    I love the clips from fight club and how it applies to the philosophical concepts.

  • @InnocentSichi-jw1qv
    @InnocentSichi-jw1qv 7 місяців тому +4

    Before being able to enter a flow state you must first try hard because your neurons are new to the actions being performed then after a while you can perform the same action in a flow relaxed

  • @Young_23
    @Young_23 6 місяців тому +1

    First time coming across this channel. Absolutely loved it. Thank you. You earned yourself a subscriber.

  • @Maya-sv1pz
    @Maya-sv1pz Місяць тому +1

    i always overwork and taking on too much at a time, and I got nowhere in fact I see people advance while i stagnate. And my attitude got worse because I had no time to self-reflect on my disappointment and jealousy. less is more. avoid unnecessary things. and jomo.

  • @TheLoveAndLifeUA
    @TheLoveAndLifeUA 7 місяців тому

    Great history, thanks!

  • @chetsenior7253
    @chetsenior7253 5 місяців тому +1

    Had you not tried, I wouldn’t have received this message through an internet that apparently just happened with no one trying. Amazing!!!

  • @FCCOLLEGEYT
    @FCCOLLEGEYT 4 місяці тому +1

    So true, I play the game FC 24/ FIFA, I realize to excel in the game it's not about pushing but playing less and using wisdom when playing!

  • @karla_so_and_so
    @karla_so_and_so 7 місяців тому +1

    "beeeecause the harder you tryyyyy, the leeess you succeeeeed, don't try at all and get everything ya neeed" 🎶🎵🎶🎵

  • @bibi9984
    @bibi9984 6 місяців тому +1

    seeing your video makes you happy

  • @deaddevilking
    @deaddevilking 7 місяців тому +1

    Ive actually lived by this way my whole life b4 i even knew this was a teaching wow

  • @charlespackwood2055
    @charlespackwood2055 7 місяців тому +1

    You cant achieve a state of flow until to stop trying. But it helps to get to the place of flow if you tried hard in practice until flow occurs. Especially in regards to intricate and/or complicated systems.

  • @McCrapweasel
    @McCrapweasel Місяць тому

    I enjoyed this immensely.

  • @bluejjay
    @bluejjay 7 місяців тому +2

    The worst moments of my life were when I was too hesitant to act, or when I was trying too hard to be something I'm not. The best moments were indeed, when I was decisive in the right moments and followed through. Musashi's book seems to hinge heavily on 'right timing', and how this principle applies in all the ways of life.

  • @Orson_Welp
    @Orson_Welp 7 місяців тому +4

    Move Well
    Study Well
    Play Well
    Eat Well
    Rest Well
    Dragon Ball taught me this pholosophy in 10 words

  • @lol_histicall4289
    @lol_histicall4289 7 місяців тому +18

    One of my favorite quotes came from a fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger forgot his name but he said “Work hard but Relax Hard” if you always work hard you’ll burnout your muscles but if you give them a exceptional amount of time to repair themselves aswell as an exceptional amount of time training them you’ll be strong in no time

  • @jcd5238
    @jcd5238 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this video, you help me a lot

  • @trollingisasport
    @trollingisasport 7 місяців тому +1

    I use this philosphy to deal with my constipation

  • @IamtheMan1111
    @IamtheMan1111 24 дні тому

    People are suggesting you to work hard so you can get used to do hard work, not because you will be success. But when you are getting used to do hard work, opportunity will coming to you and you will achieve it sooner or later. What you need to do is to get used it first.

  • @kr1spness
    @kr1spness 8 днів тому

    In matters of the spirit, the harder I've tried to fix things, the worse they gotten. Buddhist interpretations are quite nice, to simply stop worrying, wanting less means hurting less. Be disciplined for the sake of discipline instead of working against it by pushing against the flow.

  • @faatehhyat3251
    @faatehhyat3251 4 місяці тому +1

    This is beautiful.

  • @mainstreet3023
    @mainstreet3023 7 місяців тому +4

    It depends on each person and their situation when dealing with a very big task. Lao Tzu recommends no action but that is a totally different life philosophy and way of life which can be applied generally.

  • @Dino_Medici
    @Dino_Medici 7 місяців тому +1

    Sweet content appreciate your work ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🦦🦦

    • @statueofwisdom
      @statueofwisdom  7 місяців тому

      Appreciate that

    • @Dino_Medici
      @Dino_Medici 7 місяців тому

      @@statueofwisdom Sir yes sir 🫡🤓🥀🎻

  • @sk.n.9302
    @sk.n.9302 7 місяців тому +2

    Don't laugh, but I practice this when I work in the garden & pull weeds. When I try too hard, the weeds break & leave their roots. When I let things flow, I can pull out the weeds effortlessly & completely. It's weird.

  • @rajsingharora26
    @rajsingharora26 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @Zulaany
    @Zulaany 7 місяців тому +1

    10/10.
    True sage and monk.

  • @ItsAllGoodGames
    @ItsAllGoodGames 8 місяців тому +5

    “To try is to fail” - Milton Trager

    • @M_SC
      @M_SC 7 місяців тому

      Meh. Learning a musical instrument, a language, to walk, all things negate that

    • @ItsAllGoodGames
      @ItsAllGoodGames 7 місяців тому

      @@M_SC show me a baby that "tries" to walk or talk.

  • @hugmc
    @hugmc 7 місяців тому +3

    I drowned one time I just went with the flow and died. Thank God someone pulled me out and rescued me

  • @wonkygustav4457
    @wonkygustav4457 7 місяців тому +2

    Trying only leads to trying

  • @lw7744
    @lw7744 Місяць тому

    In a simple phrase: try but with no mental burdens.
    I saw some where that Musashi taught this (gist): you can easily go through a narrow log laying on the ground, but it is hard to do it if the log is over a deep cliff. But so soon as you overcome your mental obstacles, you become a master right away. --- of course it is not easy.

  • @mazindafalla3318
    @mazindafalla3318 7 місяців тому

    Deep, i'm thankful i found this video, any chance i can find a translated copy of his book?

    • @statueofwisdom
      @statueofwisdom  7 місяців тому +1

      Yes you can find Dokkodo and The Book of Five Rings on Amazon (I have an affiliate code in bio if you wanna also help me out haha)

  • @solaceinlarsa6380
    @solaceinlarsa6380 7 місяців тому

    What's the name of the song at 5:20? It's absolutely beautiful just like Musashi's philosophy!

  • @felipeaguena5289
    @felipeaguena5289 5 місяців тому +1

    I think I understood about 20% of the video haha, my take on it is that everyone can achieve a point in their minds where yes, you are fully logically aware of what is happening, but you don't put emotional stakes on it. You hold emotion aside and let the logical side take over fully. Like if you were watching the situation from and outsider's point of view. When you look at something from the outside we often are like "Why didn't person X did this?" and is basically because they were emotionally compromised with the situation and we're not

  • @LupheloShekema
    @LupheloShekema 8 місяців тому +2

    Wonderful.

  • @romanblecha1102
    @romanblecha1102 8 місяців тому +1

    great content, glad I found it now than later on in life.
    also - that wallpaper at 11:41 ..where can you get that?

  • @brucemcgraw2265
    @brucemcgraw2265 7 місяців тому +2

    Interesting, I've been doing bjj for 24 years and now have the pleasure of rolling with a 3x world champion. It's been a while since I fought someone soo very difficult. He tapped my twice our first session, I made adjustments and he didn't tap me again until today. This video intrigued me because that has been my mindset up until......now. relentless striving, hating to lose a fight but continuously learning. I'll buy this book, so I can deal with my own internal battles

  • @maxlee8371
    @maxlee8371 7 місяців тому

    Don’t try too hard. Just do what you need to do. Remember it’s only matter of time for you to win. It’s always a number game. Be water my fren