Resistance Is Futile

 How to make change easier 


A Talk with Harriet Morris



Based on The Path of Least Resistance by Robert Fritz

www.theshiftinside.com/path-of-least-resistance





Story of The Feet With A Mind of Their Own

Curiosity, playfulness, experimentation, no commitment







If you remember just one thing, make it this...

Success Is Structural, Not Personal



3 Principles

You got to where you are in your life right now by moving along the path of least resistance.

The underlying structure of your life determines the path of least resistance

You can change the fundamental underlying structures of your life.









Examples of The Path of Least Resistance

Can you guess what each example is?

Bubble wrap!











Why Problem Solving Backfires

Tension always seeks resolution





Replace Problem Solving With

Creative Orientation

1 elastic band, not 2













Feet With A Mind Of Their Own

  • A new behaviour path based on Einstein's quote "Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another"

  • Old path - craving - eat sugar

  • New path - craving - text friend - walk away for 5 minutes












Problem Solvers? Creators? Both? Which Framing Is Most Useful?