Steve Pavlina Quotes Page 2

“It's funny that when people reach a certain age, such as after graduating college, they assume it's time to go out and get a job. But like many things the masses do, just because everyone does it doesn't mean it's a good idea.”

“It's important to note that you don't have to earn money from all of your interests. If you just dive in and pursue what you enjoy, you may be surprised to find out which interests help you generate income and which don't.”

“Negative feelings mean you're going the wrong way.”

“No one on earth has lived through the exact same experiences you have, and no one thinks the exact same thoughts you do.”

“One of my core beliefs is that belief itself is a choice that can be made of our own free will.”

“One of the secrets to success is recognizing that motivation follows action.”

“Our beliefs act as lenses. These lenses can help us see things we can't otherwise see, but they can also block us from seeing parts of reality.”

“Passion and purpose go hand in hand. When you discover your purpose, you will normally find it's something you're tremendously passionate about.”

“People often overestimate what they can reasonably achieve in a year. But they vastly underestimate what they can achieve in five years.”

“Planning allows you to mentally create a model of your future.”

“Pour the bulk of your time into action, not deciding. The state of indecision is a major time waster. Don't spend more than 60 seconds in that state if you can avoid it. Make a firm, immediate decision, and move from uncertainty to certainty to action. Let the world tell you when you're wrong, and you'll soon build enough experience to make accurate, intelligent decisions.”

“Productivity = creating value and delivering it to people. All other busywork is unproductive fluff and should be minimized.”

“Realize that you earn income by providing value – not time – so find a way to provide your best value to others, and charge a fair price for it.”

“Regardless of others' reactions, do your best to stay true to yourself. Make the choices that allow you to look in the mirror and feel good about the person gazing back at you.”

“Replace 'have to' with 'want to'.”

“Saying no isn't easy, but it's a required skill if you wish to have any degree of focus in your life. If you say yes too often, you'll likely fall into the common trap of saying yes to the good while simultaneously saying no to the best.”

“Security is worthless if you have to sacrifice growth to get it.”

“Someday is the day after you die.”

“The momentum of continuous action fuels motivation, while procrastination kills motivation.”

“The more disciplined you become, the easier life gets.”

“The stuff that's most important to me in life can't be bought – it can only be earned.”

“The universe cannot show you anything which you've intentionally chosen to block from your reality.”

“Thoughts are like seeds. If you want different results in life, you have to figure out which thoughts are capable of growing those results and which aren’t.”

“To abandon a comfortable lifestyle that isn't deeply fulfilling is to abandon nothing.”

“To work effectively you need uninterrupted blocks of time in which you can complete meaningful work. I've found that a minimum of 90 minutes is ideal for a single block.”

“Understand that relationships are more important than contracts. Business deals are relationships between people. The signed piece of paper is important, but it's merely the result of the relationship, not the cause. If the relationship crumbles, the contract won't save you, although it could be very lucrative for your lawyer.”

“Waiting for clarity is like being a sculptor staring at a piece of marble, waiting for the statue within to cast off the unneeded pieces. Do not wait for clarity to spontaneously materialize – grab a chisel and get busy!”

“When in doubt, act boldly, as if it were impossible to fail. In essence it is.
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“When you discipline yourself to do what is hard, you gain access to a realm of results that are denied everyone else. The willingness to do what is difficult is like having a key to a special private treasure room.”

“When you live for a strong purpose, then hard work isn't an option. It's a necessity.”