By applying the Four Agreements, we create a new personal dream—one free from fear, self-judgment, and limitations. This shift brings inner peace, joy, and true freedom. Instead of living in a nightmare of self-doubt and suffering, we awaken to a reality where love, authenticity, and happiness define our existence. The journey requires commitment, but by embracing these principles, we can transform not only ourselves but also the world around us.

The New Dream: Heaven on Earth

What others say and do is a reflection of their own reality, not ours. Taking things personally makes us vulnerable to needless suffering. By understanding that people's actions stem from their experiences and beliefs, we can detach from their opinions and criticisms. This agreement frees us from emotional pain, allowing us to remain self-assured and unaffected by external negativity. It builds resilience, helping us focus on our truth rather than seeking validation from others.

Agreement 2: Don't Take Anything Personally

Freeing ourselves from limiting beliefs requires awareness and conscious effort. The Toltec path involves the mastery of awareness, transformation, and intent. By practicing the Four Agreements, we break away from self-imposed suffering and old patterns. This process is challenging but essential for personal liberation. Replacing fear-based agreements with ones rooted in love and truth leads to a more authentic and fulfilling life.

The Toltec Path to Freedom: Breaking Old Agreements

We often assume we understand others' thoughts and intentions, leading to misunderstandings, conflict, and unnecessary suffering. Instead of making assumptions, we should communicate clearly and ask questions. By seeking truth rather than projecting our fears and expectations, we build stronger relationships and avoid emotional turmoil. This agreement fosters open, honest interactions, helping us cultivate deeper connections and a life free from unnecessary pain caused by false narratives.

Agreement 3: Don't Make Assumptions

Our best effort varies daily based on circumstances, energy, and emotions. When we consistently give our best—without self-judgment or regret—we avoid guilt and self-criticism. This agreement encourages us to take action without seeking perfection, embrace growth over stagnation, and learn from failures without self-punishment. By doing our best in all aspects of life, we experience fulfillment, joy, and inner peace, ultimately leading to a more meaningful and purposeful existence.

Agreement 4: Always Do Your Best

Words shape our reality. Speaking with integrity, honesty, and kindness prevents self-sabotage and harm to others. Negative words act like spells, creating insecurity and fear. Being impeccable means using words for truth and love rather than gossip or judgment. This agreement helps remove self-doubt and fosters personal growth. By practicing this, we can transform our relationships and inner dialogue, cultivating a more positive and powerful existence.

Agreement 1: Be Impeccable with Your Word

We are born into a societal “dream” where rules, beliefs, and limitations are imposed on us. This process, called domestication, shapes our reality and self-worth. Fear-based agreements control us, leading to suffering. However, we have the power to break these agreements and replace them with new, liberating ones. By adopting the Four Agreements, we can free ourselves from self-imposed limitations and live authentically.

Introduction: Domestication and the Dream of the Planet

In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. •  A New York Times bestseller for over a decade •  Translated into 50 languages worldwide   “This book by don Miguel Ruiz, simple yet so powerful, has made a tremendous difference in how I think and act in every encounter.” — Oprah Winfrey “Don Miguel Ruiz’s book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom.” — Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success “An inspiring book with many great lessons.” — Wayne Dyer, Author, Real Magic “In the tradition of Castaneda, Ruiz distills essential Toltec wisdom, expressing with clarity and impeccability what it means for men and women to live as peaceful warriors in the modern world.” — Dan Millman, Author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior

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Don Miguel Ruiz is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Don Miguel Ruiz has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Don Miguel Ruiz's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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Agreement 4: Always Do Your Best

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