It isn't sufficient just to want - you've got to ask yourself what you are going to do to get the things you want.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Desiring something is not enough; you must decide on specific actions to achieve it.
- In plain terms
- You need to take action, not just want things.
- What can you take from it?
- Intentions require concrete plans to become reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What steps will you take?
- Why want without acting?
Another view
Sometimes circumstances prevent action even with clear plans.
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