Efforts drain energy as opposed to increasing one's capacity for it.

Efforts are Unnecessary: The Vestigial Faculty of Discipline

The End of Struggle Efforts are not the expenditure of energy — they are the misuse of energy that leads to fatigue and inauthentic action. The need for effort is an obstacle placed by the sense of importance. Contrary to the mind-worm’s logic, efforts are not necessary. In fact, whatever you think requires effort can …