Gita

 The error lies in the interpretation of the word “self less action” and “Being unattached to results”. The common interpretation of ‘selfless’ seems to be ‘unselfish’ or ‘noble’ or ‘without expecting anything in return’. Or an ‘action done for the greater good, and not for oneself’. And we often agree because it sounds so ‘nice’…so …

The common answers found for this question usually swing between morality(“Because God said so”) and practicality(“We can try whatever is practically possible”) But that’s not needed. If you understand what the teachings really mean – it makes absolute, logical, meaningful sense.  The other good news is, you do not have to use labor, hardwork, ‘will power’ …