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Martha Beck, born on November 29, 1962, is an American author whose works cover a range of topics including personal growth, career development, and life philosophy. Known for her unique perspective and insightful writing style, Beck has helped countless readers find direction and balance in their complex lives.

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Famous Martha Beck Quotes

“Anger elicits anger, fear elicits fear, no matter how well meaning we may be.”

Wells May Matter Anger

Author:Martha Beck

“Here is the crux of the matter, the distilled essence, the only thing you need to remember: When considering whether to say yes or no, you must choose the response that feels like freedom. Period.”

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“Don’t worry that you’ve wasted time. Each moment -- no matter how frozen or confused -- was a useful and necessary lesson.”

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“The shortness of life, which we all discuss, but which is very clear to me at the moment, makes keeping and spreading a joyful peace more crucial than ever before. Let us keep our minds on what matters, which is our work, which is astonishment and gratitude. From this quiet magic comes a power for all other new years wishes to come true.”

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“We are a time-starved people, obsessed with fitting huge achievements into our few years. In the process, we often fill our buckets with things that don't matter or work. But when we give up on trying to change what can't be changed, and simply embrace what we love, a miracle occurs. We notice that the moment to be happy has already arrived. It's here, now.”

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“Every aspect of your life, whether it's a task or relationship, personal or professional, will be based on love and joy. And when you get right down to it, nothing else really matters.”

Matter Joy Business Friends Aspect Tasks

Book:Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live

Source: Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live

“The difference between success and failure isn't the absence of fear but the determination to pursue your heart's desires no matter how scared you are.”

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Book:Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live

Source: Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live

“No matter how difficult and painful it may be, nothing sounds as good to the soul as the truth.”

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Book:Leaving the Saints: How I Lost the Mormons and Found My Faith

Source: Leaving the Saints: How I Lost the Mormons and Found My Faith

“You have the freedom to live and let live, to love and let love. Granting yourself that freedom is one of the healthiest, most constructive things you can do for yourself and the people who matter to you.”

People Matter Can Do Constructive Live And Let Live

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“Imagine what you'd do if it absolutely didn't matter what people thought of you. Got it? Good. Never go back.”

People Ifs Matter Imagine Thoughts Of You

Author:Martha Beck