In nature, the path of least resistance is always taken. Examples of this are found in:

• electricity: the circuit with the least resistance is completed first
• water: the widest pipes flow the most water

When it comes to people, the same is true. People resist change. This is also called the “familiarity bias”. Our mind evolved to play it safe. For ancient hunter-gatherers, the unknown path back home may be patrolled by wolves, so we take the same path back.

But, this familiarity prevents growth. How can you tell if you are becoming complaisant? It’s easy: do you feel resistance? If the answer is yes, then push forward. A lobster – to take another obscure example from nature – needs to change it’s shell several times to allow it to grow.

So be like the lobster and push outwards. When the resistance becomes too much, change into a larger shell.