The will to do springs from the knowledge that we can do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Confidence in ability is the source of the will to act.
- In plain terms
- You act when you know you can do it.
- What can you take from it?
- Build knowledge to build will.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you believe you can do?
- Where do you lack confidence?
Another view
Action can sometimes precede knowledge of ability.
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