The Backwards Law By Alan Watts: Achieving More by Trying Less:
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
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Discover the unexpected secret to achieving your deepest desires that goes against everything the self-help industry has been telling you. Our latest episode will unravel the backwards law as coined by philosopher Alan Watts and dissect how trying less could actually inch you closer to your goals. Buckle up for a journey through anecdotes and insights that challenge the widely accepted mantra of 'more effort, better results.' You'll find yourself questioning whether you've been chasing happiness and success in a way that's actually pushing them further away.
We share an enthralling story from a multimillionaire friend who found prosperity and personal fulfillment not in the relentless pursuit, but in the art of letting go. This episode isn't just theoretical musings; it's packed with practical advice on applying the backwards law to various aspects of your life. We also examine the philosophy of outcome detachment inspired by Mark Manson's "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck," and brace yourselves - we discuss if David Goggins's exceptional achievements might just debunk this entire concept. Join us for this thought-provoking episode that might just inspire you to work smarter, not harder, and to possibly care a little less as a surprising strategy for getting more out of life.
100% TRUE. Less resistance, more flowing and allowing.❤❤❤
Isnt funny how it simple but easier said then done often times.
"If Pepe Le Pew wasn't such a perv" took me out 🤣 This is solid, Raylen! I really like how you contrasted the Paradox of the The Backwards Law with David Goggins thoughts/ mentality only to show how they are actual of the same vein. It reminds me of Stoicism in a lot of ways. Not gritting and being outcome focused like you mentioned, but working within the realm of what we can control and the outcome will be the outcome.
I was wondering if anyone would notice the pepe le per reference lol.
Yes really it is very much a stoic approach. Its interesting how many of these different philosophies all say the same thing.
Only the present exists....all future and history can change based on your frequency output in this moment.
The power of creation is in the now , when we step out of presence and we focus too deeply in the past or future we let go of control and then the reptilian arcons take it from there .
This is really insightful thankyou - I’ve wrestled with exactly this - on my list of things to ponder about every day, i have…”bear in mind Alan Watts and Wuwei…but it’s also good to have a bit of Goggins”. I think you just synthesised these two contradictions really nicely.
I have to say, I really enjoy your videos. Being a high energy, workaholic business owner, I have learned you have to “try harder” in some aspects but also have the “it is what it is” mindset in some aspects.
The BJJ analogy was perfect, because as you said, the harder you try to “tunnel vision” on one lock, and it just isn’t happening, sometimes you just have to let it go and move on, which is the opposite of trying harder. But you can also state that you can “try harder” by (after letting that lock go), going after another one, and another one, and not giving up until you land a nice one that you don’t have to force. I agree that it is a paradox, because ultimately I feel that the goal here is to “Try harder” to get to a point, or at least to focus on the things that you don’t have to try to do. It’s like having the wrong tool for the job. It can be done but you will have to push yourself to do make it happen. But if you relax and learn what the proper tool is, you can do it with less effort, and less time.
This is perfectly said. The only way I can really conceptualize this paradox is to sprint then relax. I had a mentor once say “life is a series of sprints followed by extreme rest” which I think is basically what you’re saying here.
Btw welcome to workaholics anonymous membership is now you AND me lol
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Hi my name is Alex and I’m a workaholic. 🥲
Haha!
But yes, you have my point exactly! I had a mentor tell me to visualize a light switch at home. Hang your hat, take your shoes off, and turn the switch off. That switch is your work.
Over the years I’ve learned to take that switch me, in my pocket, and use as needed, when overwhelmed or otherwise.
The BJJ analogy was solid for sure!
❤ this Backwards Law concept breakdown. Michael Singer also writes about letting go of attachment without resistance then there's of course....Let Go & Let God... which is My go-to mantra for peace of mind 😇
Huge fan of michael singer and the surrender experiment
I taught yoga for years, and I worked with a lot of David Goggins (whom I respect) type clients. Every single one of their bodies broke down eventually, and when they did, they couldn’t turn it off. They kept pushing and DESTROYED themselves.
It’s funny, I was one of those people but learned to let go. It’s when I started accepting instead of pushing I started to see improvement in my mobility. Funny how that works.
I love this. Least resistance 🔥
Today I
go forth
put down
the past
the future
time
suffering
mind
this self
this someone
else
today
may all
simply be
with love
without fear
go forth too
❤ it makes alot of sense for life is usually paradoxical
This sail-boat with an engine is actually an excellent analogy to differentiate between 'manifesting' desired outcomes - which your left brain has to devise & strategise over - versus - 'let it go', 'submit' - & see where your current is trying to take you.
Engine = left-brain/manifesting
Sails = Wu Wei
(I'm going to ignore that sailboats can steer!)
When he told me this, it was the first time I truly understood what letting go meant.
💯 agree great Analogy ❤❤❤
Thanks for checking it out!
Great concept
I’m under this as my whole life lol
I loved the Pepe le Pew example too! 👍🏽👍🏽
Great job
Thank you!
You are so handsome! I bet this law has helped you in your dating life.. 🤨 gamessss lol
😂 I think you’re a skunk but I like ya omg 😂