A quote by Thomas Merton
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A quote by Thomas Merton
Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation) there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would not otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, r
... See moreSteven Pressfield • The War of Art
It means not knowing in advance if you’ll carry it off well (you can be certain you’ll do it imperfectly), or whether you’ll end up becoming the kind of person who does that sort of thing all the time. And so it is an act of faith.
Oliver Burkeman • Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts
“Don’t aim at success—the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue, and it only does so as the unintended side-effect of one’s dedication…In the long run—in the long run, I say!—success will follow you precisely because you had forgotten to think about ... See more
A line from the Bhagavad Gita , the ancient Sanskrit scripture, on focusing on the process rather than the results:
“You are only entitled to the action, never to its fruits.”
“You are only entitled to the action, never to its fruits.”
James Clear • 3 Ideas, 2 Quotes, 1 Question (December 5, 2019) | James Clear
To quote the author Henry James, “Until you try, you don’t know what you can’t do.” In setting goals for ourselves, we’re talking about what is possible, not what is certain.
