You find it so easy to be smart that you don’t bother to work very hard

A general “law of least effort” applies to cognitive as well as physical
exertion. The law asserts that if there are several ways of achieving the
same goal, people will eventually gravitate to the least demanding course
of action. In the economy of action, effort is a cost, and the acquisition of
skill is driven by the balance of benefits and costs. Laziness is built deep into our nature.

The body performs better when the athlete lets it go than when he tries to drive it.

when you do not seek or need external approval, you are at your most powerful.

If you're doing your best, you won't have time to worry about failure.

Your ability to generate power is directly proportional to your ability to relax.

The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live.

What is the Effortless State? The Effortless State is an experience many of us have had when we are physically rested, emotionally unburdened, and mentally energized. You are completely aware, alert, present, attentive, and focused on what’s important in this moment. You are able to focus on what matters most with ease.

Men of lofty genius when they are doing the least work are most active.

The harder the workout, the easier the day.

You won't lag behind, because you'll have the speed.
You'll pass the whole gang and you'll soon take the lead.
Wherever you fly, you'll be best of the best.
Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.

Except when you don't.
Because, sometimes, you won't.

Success in this world depends on knowing exactly how little effort each job is worth...distribution of energy...

It requires less mental effort to condemn than to think.

The fastest way to move forward in life is not doing more. It starts with stopping the behaviors holding you back.