#5: The Law of Motivation - Deepstash

#5: The Law of Motivation

These false motives and others keep us from setting boundaries: 

  1. Fear of loss of love, or abandonment. 
  2. Fear of others’ anger.
  3. Fear of loneliness. 
  4. Fear of losing the “good me” inside.
  5. Guilt
  6. Payback.
  7. Approval
  8.  Overidentification with the other’s loss.

Freedom first, service second. If you serve to get free of your fear, you are doomed to failure. Let God work on the fears, resolve them, and create some healthy boundaries to guard the freedom you were called to.

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A learner who loves to share wisdom on personal growth, happiness, and success on Deepstash. Topics include motivation, habits, goals, and mindset. Believes that everyone can achieve their dreams with the right attitude and action.

This book will tell about how to set boundaries to our mental world.

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