We may become the makers of our fate when we have ceased to pose as its prophets.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We take control of our destiny when we stop predicting the future and start shaping it through action.
- In plain terms
- You make your fate by acting, not by predicting.
- What can you take from it?
- Take action instead of waiting for fate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What part of your life are you trying to control?
- How much are you waiting for fate?
Another view
External forces can limit how much fate we control.
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