Give up thinking as though not giving it up. Observe techniques as though not observing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True mastery involves observing and acting without forcing the thought of giving up or observing.
- In plain terms
- Let go of effort by not trying to let go, and watch without forcing yourself to watch.
- What can you take from it?
- Practice techniques without overthinking or forcing your attention.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where are you forcing yourself to focus?
- How can you observe without judgment?
Another view
This approach can be hard to apply when learning complex new tasks.
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