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One of the Core Ideas of Taoism: Inaction

In Taoist thought, there is a core concept called “Inaction”.

Some people believe that “Inaction” means doing nothing.That is certainly a misconception.Some believe “Inaction” means a lack of ambition, and that is also inaccurate. The so-called “Inaction” is a more efficient, intelligent, and advanced way of “Action”.

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