Once You Stop Caring, Results Come | The Law of Reverse Effect

Author Aldous Huxley first described the ‘Law of Reverse Effect,’ saying that “The harder we try with the conscious will to do something, the less we shall succeed.” So, could it really be that when we stop consciously trying to succeed, we increase our chances of success? Will results come once we stop caring? This video explores the law of reverse effect, also known as the law of reversed effort.

The amount of suffering in the world is vast, so observed Schopenhauer. Life is a constant striving, a relentless pursuit of desires and needs that keep appearing. So it’s no surprise that people label this philosopher ‘pessimistic’ and ‘dark.’ But his observations aren’t unfounded.

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00:00 - Intro
02:07 - Impressing the sage
04:30 - The Mental Control Paradox
07:40 - Openness
12:27 - Results through action

[KelanJ]

I stopped caring about everything and I finally found happiness.

[patienceacheampong]

That's how funny life works. When you give something too much energy, and try to control the outcome, you create scarcity, but when you don't, you create abundance.

[ecnalms]

People, don't use this as a reason to be lazy. Be optimistic and proactive but don't burn yourself out or try to "force" results.

[Kaizener]

Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.

[explorer.samrat]

Stop caring about: 👇🏻
1) Things that are outside your control.
2) Negative people's opinions.
3) The past.
4) Negative thoughts running in your mind.
😊😊

[lisaw]

As someone who suffers from anxiety this is a God send!

[bobbellendovich]

When I lose something I care about, I stop looking for it, and then it reappears. Many years now this works.

[jakehimes]

Anytime I've put too much thought into worry about failure I've failed miserably. Even on subjects I excel in, this is truthfulness at its finest.

[Boris_Chang]

My humble opinion is it is the universe trying to keep you playing the game. As soon as you give up, in frustration, the universe suddenly props you up with a “win”.

[Audralis.J.Tenderlove]

"Results don't come by repeatedly thinking about them or desiring them fiercely, they come from actions" - Einzelgänger, 12:59

[holmanzhu]

Amazing video, as a Chinese, I would like to expand the sage's story a little bit.
Ancient Chinese believe that, a person's wisdom can only be unlocked once the person is 100% calm and peaceful ( We say "no any trivial thoughts in the heart"). Most of the time, people cannot be 100% inner peaceful because they care/worry about the results. The more you care, the less peaceful in your heart, then the less wisdom you can unlock, the more stupid mistakes you will make.
People in ancient China will spend sometime to meditate to vacuum the heart before reading books or studying. I also practice when I read textbook or start doing assignments in the college, which is really helpful.

[BobGoodi]

You live alot longer the moment you stop caring. 😊

[believe.receive]

This has also been discussed in the metaphysical sphere, especially by spiritual teachers such as Neville Goddard. They claim that when you try to force results, you're operating from a state of lack and therefore creating more resistance. Only when you let go of the pressure or strong desire of needing something ASAP can you actually move forward. I love how all of these teachings are linked.

[kholemcrae]

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference.

[puravida]

How true! Recently I was in a conflict with another person. I let it go, and concentrated on my more important matters. Low and behold, after a few days, the other person complied with my request.

[JF]

Take small steps to your goal, don't think too much into it. At one point, you'll look back and realise you're exactly where you were praying to be so many years ago. We tend to move the goal post every time we reach it so always make small goals for yourself that contribute to a final goal. 🙏🏽

[tahjmierbaker]

I unknowingly accessed this while painting my portraits. I released that if I fail I could just start over. And as it turns out they came out exactly how I wanted them to. All you need to do is realize that there’s always a another day so if you mess up today come back tomorrow and try again don’t be to hard on yourself.

[lalitsaini]

1. Law of Reverse Effect - Results show when you stop caring too much about them
2. Mental Control Paradox - Stop trying to control thoughts/events
3. Don't Seek Approval
4. Wu Wei - Effortless Action - Be Open don't concentrate only on winning

[GoyimNewsNetwork]

I needed this reminder today. Im 30 years old and was having a quarter life crisis because ive not accomplished anything. I feel like a loser, and that i wasted so much time. But i needed this reminder, because i am not my past.I just need to remain in the present and let life work itself out. My future doesnt exist and i cannot identify with my thoughts. I feel at peace again

[elevencyan]

Sometimes the reverse is also true. I passed an exam with high grades because I was so scared I couldn't sleep the night before. Then the next year I passed the same exam but I thought it was going to be easy because of last year's good result and I did a mediocre performance. If you don't put pressure on yourself you don't get to be in "the zone" either, it's a balance.