Possession of anything begins in the mind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everything you hold starts as an idea or desire inside your mind.
- In plain terms
- You own things first by thinking about them.
- What can you take from it?
- Mindset precedes possession.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you want to own?
- Where do your thoughts lead you?
Another view
Thinking alone does not create ownership.
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