Why is "state" more important than effort? The true factors that determine your results
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Why Do Some People Succeed So Easily?
You must have met such people:
They don't try their absolute best,
yet they always seize opportunities.
Things seem to just "fall into place" for them,
but the results are better than many who work hard.
Meanwhile, there's another type of person:
- Always working hard
- Always trying
- Always persevering
But the results are always unsatisfactory.
The gap between these two can easily be misunderstood as:
"Difference in ability"
But from a deeper perspective, the real difference lies in:
Different states
What is "state"? (Key Definition)
The "state" referred to here is not just about emotions or mindset.
It's more akin to an overall structure:
Including:
- Inner stability
- Clarity of thought
- Perception of opportunities
- Degree of alignment with the external environment
Simply put, it's about:
Are you in a "position where results are likely to happen"?
Why does effort sometimes fail?
Most people believe that:
As long as you work hard, there will be a reward.
This logic holds true in some cases.
But when the "state is not right," effort often encounters three problems:
① Judgment Deviation
When the state is unstable:
- It's easy to make wrong decisions.
- It's easy to misjudge opportunities.
② Inefficient Action
Even if there's a lot of action:
- The direction might be wrong.
- Or the execution rhythm is chaotic.
③ Lack of External Cooperation
You might find that:
- At critical moments, people or events always interrupt.
- Opportunities always disappear at the last minute.
These phenomena are essentially not a matter of luck, but rather:
The state and the external environment are not in synergy.
The Daoist Perspective on "State"
In the Daoist system, singular effort is not emphasized.
Instead, it emphasizes:
The harmony between people and their environment, time, and energy.
When a person's state is "aligned":
- Actions are more natural.
- Decisions are clearer.
- Opportunities appear more easily.
But when the state is misaligned:
- Even with great effort, it's easy to stray off course.
A Critical Turning Point
The gentleman mentioned in the previous article,
his change wasn't because he suddenly worked harder.
It was because:
His state changed.
Once his overall state began to adjust:
- His previously confused judgment became clear.
- Opportunities that were previously hard to grasp became visible.
- The previously uncooperative environment began to loosen up.
This is the ripple effect of a change in state.
Why does "state" affect results?
Because state directly influences the three most critical things:
① What you see
Your state determines if you can recognize opportunities.
② How you choose
Your state affects your judgment and decisions.
③ How the world responds to you
When your state aligns with the environment,
the external world is more likely to "cooperate."
State, essentially, is a "structure."
Many people consider state as:
- Emotion
- Mindset
But in reality, it's more akin to:
A dynamically operating system
This system includes:
- Internal energy
- External environment
- Flow of luck
Why is merely "adjusting one's mindset" not enough?
Because mindset is only one part of it.
If the overall structure doesn't change:
- Even if it feels good in the short term,
- You'll soon return to your original state.
This is also why many methods are:
❗Only temporarily effective
So, how can one truly change their state?
The key is not "forcefully changing yourself,"
but rather:
Allowing the overall structure to begin adjusting.
This usually involves:
- Clearing distractions
- Restoring flow
- Re-establishing internal and external coordination
A More Stable Approach
In traditional methods, certain tools are used to assist this process.
For example:
👉 Turn-Luck Talisman
It leans more towards:
- Adjusting the overall state
- Allowing luck to begin flowing again
- Helping people move from being "stuck" to a "transitional phase"
If you further wish for your state to be stable and sustained:
👉 You can combine it with:
Eternal Flow Talisman
Used for:
- Maintaining an already improved state
- Continuing an upward trend in luck
From "Effort" to "Going with the Flow"
True change doesn't start with "trying harder."
It starts with:
Putting yourself in a "go with the flow" state.
When the state is right:
- Effort is effective.
- Opportunities are visible.
- Results are sustainable.
Summary
If you've long felt that:
- Effort yields no reward.
- Your direction is unclear.
- Results are unstable.
Then it's worth rethinking:
❗The problem might not be with the effort itself,
But rather:
Whether your current state is truly conducive to producing results.
Once your state changes,
many things will naturally change.
In the next article, we will discuss: Why "environmental change" directly affects your luck?