When we don't like to face up to hard facts, we use soft words. We do not speak about killing a baby within the womb, but about "termination of potential life." Words are often multiplied to try to cover dark deeds.
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Our goals should stretch us bit by bit. So often when we think we have encountered a ceiling, it is really a psychological or experiential barrier that we have built ourselves. We built it and we can remove it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We limit ourselves with self-imposed barriers that can be overcome with effort.
This quote by Neal A. Maxwell emphasizes the idea that many obstacles we perceive in our pursuit of goals are often psychological barriers created by our own minds. It challenges us to recognize these limitations and encourages us to push beyond them, suggesting that we have the power to dismantle the ceilings we believe hold us back.
Themes
GoalsBarriersPsychologicalMotivationSelf-ImposedOvercoming
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to inspire employees to tackle challenges in their projects.
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