The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clarity of intent is the foundational step toward achieving life goals.
- In plain terms
- You must define what you want before you can get it.
- What can you take from it?
- Define your goals clearly before taking action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you truly want from life?
- Have you defined it clearly?
Another view
Knowing what you want does not guarantee the resources or ability to get it.
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