Ability Quote by Deepak Chopra
“If you approach a difficult problem without struggle, your ego will at first try to take charge from years of habit. Do the minimum and stand back. Solutions incubate at a deep level, not at the speed demanded by your mind. Take a break and come back the next day. Allow the answers to arise from your center, even if it takes a while. However much you have to retrain yourself in this practice of Least Effort, the ability to come from your center is worth the highest price anyone could pay.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Secrets, 2004
Tackling problems without struggle leads to ego dominance; stepping back allows deep solutions to emerge over time
In simple terms: Patience and detachment foster deeper problem solving
Key Takeaway
Practice stepping back and allowing intuition to guide solutions
Themes
self‑development
mindfulness
problem solving
ego
patience
Mood
calm
focused
Type
self‑help
spiritual
When to use this quote
- project planning
- creative brainstorming
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
psychology of flow
spirituality
cognitive science
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ego interfere with problem solving?
- What practices help you cultivate “least effort”?
