PAULO COELHO

When we start something with a preconceived notion, we stifle any creative process. An open-mindedness combined with a willingness to experiment can provide us with a pleasant surprise in the final outcome, as we embrace the unexpected and are open to where the process takes us.

When were trying to persuade people, we frequently take an adversarial approach. Instead of opening their minds, we effectively shut them down or rile them up.

They play a defense by putting up a shield, play offense by preaching their perspectives and prosecuting ours, or play politics by ...

• What’s wrong with many of our choices in life is that We do what others tell us to do, or what we think we are “supposed” to do. What you want, deep down, rarely enters into the equation.
• You need to start living for yourself and doing what you love doing!