What does "Take it easy or easy takes you" mean?

[Naruto_Uzumaki]

I'm currently reading a book

There's a certain phrase I don't understand. The phrase goes like this "Take it easy or easy takes you"

Could you explain me what this means?

Thanks in advance

[DrCraggMD]

That is not a common aphorism or saying in English. I suppose the idea is that we create weaknesses in ourselves when we become overly preoccupied with achieving certain outcomes. A good example is someone with OCPD, or obsessive compulsive personality disorder, which is different from OCD. Individual's with OCPD are very rigid, expecting things to be just so, and their controlling nature can make it hard for them to have relationships. A need for order or accomplishment initially produces the desired outcomes, but can grow until it achieves a point of diminishing returns, or even counter-productivity. So take it easy or easy takes you might be good advice for a specific type of person, especially one who has a drive, ambition, or fear that is in excess of adaptation

[COMMODOREII]

Maybe to keep a cool head or your frustrations will overwhelm you. 😎

[Naruto_Uzumaki]

Thanks 🤗