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Logical Approach or Path of Least Resistance?

By Bamboo In The Wind

When faced with complex problems, we never ask what is perfect, best, or care to find the most appropriate answer.

Instead, we find a way to answer the question that will require less effort, isn't the most efficient, and yet less discomforting!

Taking the path of least resistance is definitely in fashion. We try to solve the problem, which is usually suitable for optics.

But the intended effect of our problem may not solve the problem. But by then, the onlookers have moved away, making an opinion of our good intentions and patting our back for our efforts!

If we intended to solve the problem, why fall prey to playing to the gallery?

There are a few reasons:

  • It's hard to grapple with uncertainty. Elimination of doubt requires taking action or having some opinions. It gives us a sense of having done something to solve the problem. It's easy, convenient, and eliminates discomfort, but the problem persists.
  • Many times causes are complex and intertwined. Giving simple reasons gives a way to create an action to solve the problem. However, the lack of understanding of the intricacies causing the issue makes the approach a temporary relief instead of a solution.
  • The most critical reason we like to take a path of least resistance is we think everyone sees, feels, and acts exactly the way we would. It is too simplistic and yet easy to explain to ourselves.
Solving the problem at its roots means we uncover the uncertainty around the issue, understand the reasons for it, and have an understanding of others close to the problem would view our decisions and actions.

The logical approach is the best way to address most problems we grapple with.

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