The change is from inner to outer. - We start by dissolving our attitude not by altering outer conditions.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lasting change begins with shifting internal attitudes rather than trying to force external circumstances to change.
- In plain terms
- Change your attitude first, not the outside world.
- What can you take from it?
- Start change from within before changing your environment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What attitude needs changing in you?
- How do you try to change your world?
Another view
External conditions sometimes require immediate action.
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