Lesson 9 - The Reaction To An Ineffective Action
Lesson 9 is upon us talking about the law of action/reaction. Put simply, Simpleology teaches us that everything we do is an action, not matter if it seems like an inaction and that every one of these actions has a reaction to it as well.
It really is a simple concept. I remember learning about this rule back in high school. For every action there is a strong and immediate reaction. If I punched Danny in the arm, he’d punch me back harder than I punched him.
Action/Reaction
If I studied for a test, I’d do well on it.
Action/Reaction
If I mouthed off to my dad, I’d be grounded for a week.
Action/Reaction
So simple that by the time I was 10 I was well aware of it.
Simpleology takes this concept even farther though, more of a grownup version of the concept.
When we were kids we were always told that every action has a consequence, so if we don’t want to get in trouble, we shouldn’t act.
But Simpleology says that even inaction is a form of action called Ineffective Actions. Unfortunately, Ineffective Actions also carry with them reactions, and often, they are harsher than those associated with actions.
I’ll give you some examples.
If I didn’t punch Danny in the arm, he’d continue taking my lunch money every day.
Ineffective Action/Reaction
If I didn’t study for my test, I’d fail it.
Ineffective Action/Reaction
If I didn’t mouth off to my dad, I’d probably still be grounded for a week (growing up I was always grounded for one reason or another).
Ineffective Actions way us down and prevent us from reaching our goals. Next time you are about to do something, ask yourself if it’s an Action or an Ineffective Action.