Why You Need To Stop Trying | The Law Of Reversed Effort

Are you tired of putting in all the effort and not seeing the results you desire? It's time to embrace the law of reversed effort and discover a new way to achieve success.

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[jamielehman]

One time in high school, we were bowling for PE, and I tried my best to do well, but I performed below average. Then, as we were waiting for the bus I decided to roll a few more balls, not caring how I did because no one was keeping score. I ended up getting 3 strikes in a row when I didn't care how I did. 😲

[inspiredby-sxwy]

I think this is a problem in todays society of personal development: We have way too many goals and therefore feel the pressure of them oftentimes we don't get anything achieved because of that. I also see this reverse principle in weightloss!

[colorfulshow]

Whoever is reading this, I pray that whatever you’re going through gets better and whatever you’re battling with makes your situation better as you’re continuing to be a better person each day. I have faith that you’ll turn out great as your circumstances will change. Have a fantastic day! You got this! 🤗💪🏼❤😍🥰

[Earnbotearnings]

Once you believe everything is easy and only focus on being happy and practicing gratitude, you will achieve your goals so easy. Your subconscious mind already know your goals why are you consciously putting yourself under pressure. Your subconscious mind will find a way easily. Be in nature every day and sit in silence everyday for 10mins.

[ashleighrose]

I apply this to my relationship. After being in a relationship where every day was a struggle to stay together and keep things going smoothly, I vowed never to try so hard in a relationship again. So whenever things get rocky I let go, stop trying, and every time it works out. He just does the thing naturally what I wanted him to do (whatever it is). And our relationship is just getting easier and easier and happier and happier.

[annamoore]

OMG this explains something I do at work. When I'm putting myself under pressure to find where something goes, I get frustrated and just put it down to go back to late. Often I instantly find where it goes.

[prarthana]

oh man, you dont have any idea of how helpful this was to me at this point of my life. thanks mate

[mbhatti]

I was linking it with paradoxical intention then suddenly you said "that's where paradoxical intention comes in"

Made me Feel Deja vu

[withhasnae]

The law of reversed effort is what we simply need to apply in our daily lives. I do sometimes apply the principle of this law in different areas of my life, and it yields positive results. When I try too hard to achieve something that is beyond my capacity ( studying many hours a day for example) I often do not reach the expected results and I face many obstacles. Conversely, when I relax and try to find balance in my life I end up doing many things and being very productive.

[bbdn]

The title is something that crossed my mind recently. I'll check the video now.

[losiseneviratne]

Now everything makes so much more sense

[SmallPassword]

A minute ago I was thinking about it and here it is

[Karuto-tndc]

Thank you so much... I exactly need this today ❤

[dot]

I believe Rugby as a sport is a great metaphor for reverse effort. Your body is tempted to jarr into the opposition. However, the ball carrier makes a reverse effort to find a way, a more measured approach, while the rest of the teammates buy time by keeping opposition barred.

[joeblobyisme]

1:47 one thing I’ve (just) learned about sleep is this. When I was young I didn’t know what caffeine was so now I only drink decaffeinated drinks. But if I’m not in bed by 10-12. I’m up all night. Out of this past week when I play on my phone instead of going to bed the moment i get sleepy I wake up in the middle of the night or stay up.

[ynalenunez]

Im an FC 24 player and this helps a lot

[Masteringabundance]

I've noticed with stop lights when I really don't want to get caught in red lights I get caught in all but when I really want to get caught in one to send a quick text I hit green lights everytime it's crazy

[timr]

Reminds me of the book The Inner Game of Tennis 📖

[yardknight]

We should all share this with George R. R. Martin.

[dot]

If I am not wrong, if one uses reverse effort excessively. I think it pulls them into overthinking again. My body becomes numb. Somehow the response is surrendering, kind of the opposite of being assertive and opposite of reversed effort. If you know about this situation, please make a video.