There are lots of things a warrior can do at a certain time which he couldn't do years before. Those things themselves did not change; what changed was his idea of himself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A warrior's ability to act changes not because the world changes, but because their self-concept evolves. What was impossible before becomes possible through a shift in identity.
- In plain terms
- You can do new things when your idea of yourself changes.
- What can you take from it?
- Changing your self-image unlocks new capabilities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What limits do I place on myself?
- How has my self-image changed over time?
Another view
External factors can still limit what is possible regardless of mindset.
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