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The spirit of a warrior is not geared to indulging and complaining, nor is it geared to winning or losing. The spirit of a warrior is geared only to struggle, and every struggle is a warrior's last battle on earth. Thus the outcome matters very little to him. In his last battle on earth a warrior lets his spirit flow free and clear. And as he wages his battle, knowing that his intent is impeccable, a warrior laughs and laughs.

Carlos Castaneda#46

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Struggle matters more than winning or losing for a warrior.
In plain terms
Focus on the struggle not the win.
What can you take from it?
Embrace the struggle without worrying about winning.

Where it applies

  • competition
  • conflict
  • personal challenges

Putting it to work

  • value effort over outcome
  • release attachment

Questions to consider

  • Does winning matter?
  • How do you define success?

Another view

Outcomes often matter in real world scenarios.

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