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“There's no difference between a pessimist who says, "Oh it's hopeless, so don't bother doing anything." and an optimist who says, "Don't bother doing anything, it's going to turn out fine anyways. Either way, nothing happens."”

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Yvon Chouinard

Yvon Chouinard is a celebrated rock climber and entrepreneur, co-founder of Patagonia, a leading outdoor clothing and gear company known for its sustainable business practices. Born on November 9, 1938, Chouinard's passion for climbing and environmental conservation has guided his career and personal life, making him a prominent figure in the outdoor industry. more

“An affirmation states that a goal is already happening. I'm not crazy about this because, often when we affirm something that is not yet real, the little voice in our head usually responds with This isn't true, this is BS...On the other hand, a declaration is not saying something is true, it's saying we have an intention of doing or being something. This is a position the little voice can buy, because we're not stating it's true right now, but again, it's an intention for us ion the future.”

Littles Real States Hands Goal Voice Secret Crazy Position Right Now Happenings Intention Affirmation Declaration Ions

Book:Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth

Source: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth

“Reality doesn't wait for your opinion, vote, or permission, sweetheart. It just keeps being what it is and doing what it does.”

Doe Reality Waiting Opinion Vote Permission Sweetheart

Author:Byron Katie

“But when you think you're supposed to do something with it and imagine that you're the doer, that's pure delusion. Just follow your passion. Do what you love. Inquire, and have a happy life while you're doing it.”

Thinking Passion Imagine Pure Delusion Happy Life Imagine That What You Love Doers Follow Your Passion

Book:Question Your Thinking, Change the World

Source: Question Your Thinking, Change the World

“After you've been doing inquiry for a while, if you have the thought "She doesn't love me," you just get the immediate turnaround with a smile: "Oh, I'm not loving myself in this moment."”

Ifs Moments Smile Inquiry Turnaround Loving Myself

Author:Byron Katie

“Do you want to be right more than you want to know the truth? It's the truth that set me free. Acceptance, peace, and less attachment to a world of suffering are all effects of doing The Work. They're not the goals. Do The Work for the love of freedom, for the love of truth.”

Knows World Want Inspirational Suffering Goal Freedom Effects Acceptance Attachment

Author:Byron Katie

“Philosophy takes as her aim the state of happiness...she shows us what are real and what are only apparent evils. She strips men's minds of empty thinking, bestows a greatness that is solid and administers a check to greatness where it is puffed up and all an empty show; she sees that we are left no doubt about the difference between what is great and what is bloated.”

Thinking Men Mind Real States Philosophy Shows Happiness Evil Left Differences Doubt Greatness Empty Aim Checks No Doubt Emptiness

Author:Seneca the Younger

“Doubts arise because of an absence of surrender.”

Doubt Absence Surrender Arise

Author:Ramana Maharshi

“Obey your soul, have perfect faith in yourself. Never think of yourself with doubt or distrust, or as one who makes mistakes.”

Thinking Soul Perfect Mistake Doubt Your Soul Making Mistakes Distrust Think Of You Faith In Yourself

Book:The Science of Being Great: Personal Self-Help Book of Wallace D. Wattles (Unabridged): From one of The New Thought pioneers, author of The Science of Getting Rich, The Science of Being Well, How to Get What You Want, Hellfire Harrison, How to Promote Yourself and A New Christ

Source: The Science of Being Great: Personal Self-Help Book of Wallace D. Wattles (Unabridged): From one of The New Thought pioneers, author of The Science of Getting Rich, The Science of Being Well, How to Get What You Want, Hellfire Harrison, How to Promote Yourself and A New Christ

“In all cases where doubt crops up, ask yourself, "If I had a gun to my head and had to do it, how would I do it?" It's not as hard as you think.”

Ifs Thinking Hard Asks Cases Doubt Gun Crops

Author:Tim Ferriss

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