Wu Wei

The law of reversed effort stems from an old idea found in Daoism, Wu Wei, which is to step away from all the busyness and just let things happen.

There is wisdom in knowing our limits. It's not about being lazy or an excuse for a Netflix binge. It is the opposite. Wu Wei is to appreciate, accept and give in to the pull of forces that are greater than us. Wu Wei is the stick riding the current. It's to surrender and recognise that some things need patience and space.

Writing: Writers find a blank page terrifying. If you have been told to write something on a deadline, the mind often goes blank. It's better to write ideas down in a notebook as they come so you don't forget them.

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