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Synthetic inspiration
Sometimes, you might read an inspirational book or listen to an inspirational talk, only to find the inspiration gone the next day. You may feel even worse because you failed to take even one tiny step towards your goal.
That is because this synthetic inspiration has a very short shelf life.
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The real thing is within reach
A small number of people are on the verge of change and need the slightest nudge of inspiration from the outside to start pursuing their goals.
However, it is not the inspiration itself that is long-lasting. Great inspirations work so well because of their ability to help others find their...
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Lasting inspiration
Real inspiration does not come from the outside - it comes from a deep place within us that demands that we take action. The inspiration that comes from talks, movies, or books provokes inspiration but does not provide sufficient follow-through.
Motivation without a clear direction...
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Give people something to take home
If we have a conversation, read a book, or listen to a talk, we are very unlikely to remember much of it. Even if we enjoyed and valued it, only a small part will stay with us.
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Everyone has to start somewhere
The first year you learn something new you might not be very good. The second year you might be worse because you realise how much you don’t know.
There’s no need to envy those who seem to know what they’re doing. Every genius starts somewhere.
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