While reading [this exclent answer][1] about spirit initiative, I realized directing my summoned spirit in combat will leave me without Complex Actions to cast spells in the usual way.

I realize this is great for game balance, but how can I use the remaining Simple Actions?

 - Reckless Spellcasting is literally bad for your health
 - Firing a weapon is possible, but mostly not very effective, most Magicians can't afford the necessary skill points

I have read through the Simple Actions section from page 164 in the Core book, but most of them seem like a bad idea.    
Did I miss something?


  [1]: https://rpg.stackexchange.com/a/69233/9552