Shallow men believe in luck, believe in circumstances...Strong men believe in cause and effect.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Strong individuals understand that results come from their own actions rather than luck or external forces.
- In plain terms
- Believe that your actions create your results.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on what you can control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Did you cause this result?
- How much control do you have?
Another view
It overlooks real external factors like systemic barriers.
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