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The backwards law
Last discussed Mar 26, 2026
A philosophical concept from Alan Watts describing how pursuing something directly often produces the opposite result.
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You Can't Control Your Emotions - Do This Instead
Mark Manson · Mar 26, 2026
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"There's a concept from Alan Watts called the backwards law. And once I learned it, it completely changed my life."
You Can't Control Your Emotions - Do This Instead
· Mar 26, 2026
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