Path of Least Resistance

This book is really good! Based on his own experience, the author explores the "hidden structure" of life, and also puts forward the perspective of changing life through choice and creation, which gives people a lot of inspiration. I especially like the part about the steps and cycles of creation in the book, which is clearly written and easy to understand. Moreover, the author's writing style is also very smooth and it is very comfortable to read. The ideas in the book were very helpful to me and made me think about my own life path. I recommend it to you!

"Do the hard but right thing." This was something that stuck in my mind after I heard it once; A perfect way to sum up this book. The path of least resistance As things develop, the system will naturally evolve in the direction of least resistance; When individuals achieve their goals, they can act according to the internal structure and laws of things and achieve their goals with minimal effort. In human language: Water flows downward. Water does not actively strive to flow toward the sea, but flows naturally along the path of least resistance along the height differences of the terrain. The same is true for human behavior. We will unconsciously choose the direction of least resistance. For another example, when you are free at night, if you have two thoughts: 1. Read books for half an hour, 2. Play with mobile phones for half an hour; Which one do you want to choose? And what is the actual action? No matter which one you choose, it is the path of least resistance at that moment. The amount of resistance is not determined by the event itself; Rather, it is determined by our inner behavioral structure. Behavior Structure The structure of human behavior can be classified into two categories: response-oriented and creative-oriented. Response orientation is driven by the problem; Creation orientation is a natural approach to the goal. The core difference between the two is whether the action is to create a desired result or to get rid of an unwanted status quo; The former path of least resistance is often about temporarily escaping from a problem rather than completely solving it, and ends up getting stuck in a cycle of recurring problems. Workplace Case Two newcomers to the workplace, one of whom is reaction-oriented and believes that "the more you do, the more mistakes you make", "if you don't do well", and "you will take the blame if you make a mistake". He is cautious when working, only does what is clearly required, and turns a blind eye when encountering problems; The other person is creative-oriented and thinks "I want to be responsible for projects independently" and "what are my shortcomings in my abilities". When working, he will actively think about how to promote projects, often consult with other students, and even actively apply to participate in key and complex tasks. In the long run, the results can be imagined. Summary The core of understanding the path of least resistance is not to understand how to work harder, but to understand how to make efforts easier. Be aware of the structure of your own behavior and change your inner structure from "reaction-oriented" to "creation-oriented" to make achieving your goals the choice with the least resistance. There is always a limit to willpower, and adjusting the inner structure to allow self-action is as natural as water flowing downwards.

How should I put it, after reading the previous posts, I felt that many of the ideas coincided with mine, that is, they resonated with me. Some of the insights in them were also very refreshing, and it was always a new way of thinking. But I couldn't understand it after reading it. Maybe my understanding and acceptance skills are not enough to let me grasp the "least resistance" path that the author wants to express. In fact, I am constantly looking for "shortcuts" in my work and in my life. After all, some things could have been simple, but humans have made them complicated. For some work on the computer, I also want to learn the most convenient method to complete the maximum efficiency in the shortest time, and the remaining time can be controlled by myself. Yes, I just want to be lazy. So what exactly is the "creation" of the path of least resistance that this book wants to express? If any book friends have summarized it, you can post it under my book review so that I can learn from it. Mercy. Of course, it would be better if the author summarized it. I believe that the essence of all tool books can be extracted. The final methodology is the most precious. Let me encourage you and hope that everyone can find a "shortcut" to live a good life.

Most people don't know what they really want. If you ask clearly what you want, you will naturally embark on the process of creation.

This perspective of thinking is very special and different from what I have encountered before. I prefer the path of least resistance, and I will read it again to see how to make myself and my life naturally live the way I want. You don't need any willpower to overcome difficulties, you can live your ideal life naturally, which is really attractive to me.

Explain the benefits of creative orientation from various perspectives. The past cannot determine the present.

A must-read book recommended by entrepreneurs and technology researchers.

Some content is helpful

Broaden horizons and improve thinking

A very useful and level book