不尚贤， 使民不争。不贵难得之货，使民不为盗。不见可欲，使民心不乱。是以圣人之治，虚其心，实其腹，弱其志，强其骨；常使民无知、无欲，使夫智者不敢为也。为无为，则无不治。

Chapter 3: 为无为

Do not venerate those that have high social status, and people will not vie for fame & wealth. Do not attached high value to rarity, and the temptation to pilfer will fade. Strengthen both the body & mind, and undesirable wants & needs will ceased. Even the smartest & cleverest people, will not be able to tempt, those without greed or desires.

Inaction’s action

Strengthen the heart; fill the belly; lessen desires; build up your character. When one is self-sufficient, outside forces cannot exert control over you, thus you can achieve ‘inaction’ over external influences.