What you HABITUALLY THINK largely determines what you will ultimately become.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Consistent thoughts shape your ultimate character.
- In plain terms
- Monitor and direct habitual thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- Your thoughts build your future self.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are my dominant thoughts?
- Do my thoughts align with my goals?
Another view
It ignores external factors influencing character.
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