Lao Tzu – The Art of Not Trying

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A curious Taoist sage, Lao Tzu, was aware of the human quirk of getting so lost in intellectual prisons that people forget the natural way. And so, they force and strive, swimming against the stream, sometimes ending up further away from their goals than when they started. So, what if we stopped trying so hard and found a different, more effortless way of getting things done? This video explores Lao Tzu & The art of not trying.

This episode of After Skool was written and narrated by Einzelgänger, a channel dedicated to exploring various topics and ideas. To learn more, visit the Einzelgänger YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Einzelg%C3%A4nger

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@Einzelgänger says:

Thank you for the collaboration. I'm honored! The result is awesome!

@paulodenobrega1500 says:

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink and every DEI policy and activist needs to watch this. You don’t “force” change you num nuts.

@anekhavictoire-peverill9104 says:

Thank you I needed to hear this… i often feel like I have to try hard, even when I know it won’t make a difference, but because I feel ashamed or judged for not trying.

@stevenfoster1569 says:

I've been watching Einzle and Skool for years separately, so imagine my surprise at seeing this collaboration. Makes one think they are on to something 😅❤ Keep up the good work every one

@ATA_4586 says:

❤ty vm❤ namaste 💕☮️💕

@benjaminford1863 says:

"Well kids, you tried and failed miserably, the moral of the story? Dont ever try. " Homer

@gloriacardenas5992 says:

One can find this and more in the book of Proverbs and Psalms (books filled with wisdom)💗

@alisonh4022 says:

Those who made this video definitely following some agenda. If someone tell you not "to try" anything and just go with the flow in other words it means listen and obey 😌😌
.. its 21st century btw everything is upside down and no longer goes according to this magical interpretation of an imaginary world.
…that no longer exist

@thomasschon says:

I found this approach very interesting, and it explains some abilities that I haven't been able to understand before. In board meetings or during both hostile and friendly negotiations, I have somehow always managed to come out on top. I leave a greater impression of establishing a more trustworthy truth by spontaneously reacting in a proactive and constructive manner, rather than directly trying to oppose and expose an opponent's true narratives or agenda.

I think the way it works is that I have never planned or rehearsed anything I intend to say. I am in a perfect state of flow without any form of inner dialogue, simply reacting in the moment as an observer to what is being said. I only speak or try to express an opinion when I truly have something to say, and this way, everything I say seems to have an impact and be decisive.

All this would probably come down like a house of cards if I tried to force it.

@Ra-thesunking says:

I feel like not doing a thing and letting depression swallow me

@maduran31 says:

Great collab!

@robertdowns9109 says:

Tao Te Ching

@peter949 says:

some of these illustrations are absolutely beautiful

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