The point is doing of them rather than the accomplishments. There is no actor but the action; there is no experiencer but the experience.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True value lies in the action itself rather than external accomplishments or identity.
- In plain terms
- Focus on doing the action not the result.
- What can you take from it?
- Be the action, not the doer.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you act for results or action?
- Are you attached to outcomes?
Another view
Accomplishments are often needed for recognition or survival.
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