Laozi thought model
China · c. 6th century BCE
The fountainhead of Daoist thought, who taught the Way, non-action, and the strength of yielding.
Perspective
The harder you push, the further you stray from the Way; reduce needless contrivance and things settle of themselves.
Value model
Individual agency50
Rational inquiry18
Risk awareness35
Social conformity15
Self-overcoming75
Practicality18
Language skepticism88
Decision principles
- Are you straining too hard?
- Is there room to move by non-action (wu wei)?
- Look for where softness prevails.