Nothing mattered except states of mind, chiefly our own.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Subjective mental states determine our experience more than external circumstances.
- In plain terms
- Our inner feelings matter more than what happens around us.
- What can you take from it?
- Mindset shapes reality more than external events.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much does mindset shape reality?
- Can we control our experience regardless of events?
Another view
External circumstances significantly impact well-being too.
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