When a warrior learns to stop the internal dialogue, everything becomes possible; the most far-fetched schemes become attainable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Quieting the constant internal conversation allows for greater potential and achievement. Stopping mental chatter makes difficult goals attainable.
- In plain terms
- Stop talking to yourself constantly to achieve more.
- What can you take from it?
- Silence internal noise to unlock potential.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stops your internal dialogue?
- What becomes possible when you stop?
Another view
Stopping internal dialogue entirely is difficult for most people.
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