“We are kept from our goal not by obstacles, but by a clear path to a lesser goal.”54”
― Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation
― Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation
“There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create. Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.”
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“Most people have an avoidance orientation toward life. They aren’t acting according to their deepest desires. Instead, they’re playing it safe. They’re calculating their moves to ensure they don’t look stupid. They’re hedging their bets, creating several backup plans in case their dreams don’t quite work out. Ironically, they end up dedicating the majority to their backup plans, and that becomes their life.”
― Willpower Doesn't Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success
― Willpower Doesn't Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success
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