In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Directing lives requires controlling consistent actions. Consistency shapes lives more than occasional actions.
- In plain terms
- Consistent actions shape your life more than rare events.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on consistent actions to shape your life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What consistent actions shape you?
- What needs more consistency?
Another view
Flexibility is sometimes needed when circumstances change.
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