Lots of people talk to animals... Not very many listen, though... That's the problem.
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And when you try too hard, it doesn't work. Try grabbing something quickly and precisely with a tensed-up arm; then relax and try it again. Try doing something with a tense mind. The surest way to become Tense, Awkward, and Confused is to develop a mind that tries too hard-one that thinks too much.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Overthinking and excessive effort can lead to complications and confusion.
This quote highlights the importance of relaxation and ease when approaching tasks or challenges. It suggests that trying too hard or overthinking can lead to tension and confusion, while a more free and relaxed mindset can enable success and clarity.
Themes
TensionRelaxationOverthinkingMindsetEffort
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about the importance of mental relaxation in achieving goals.
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The honey doesn't taste so good once it is being eaten; the goal doesn't mean so much once it is reached; the reward is no so rewarding once it has been given. If we add up all the rewards in our lives, we won't have very much. But if we add up the spaces *between* the rewards, we'll come up with quite a bit. And if we add up the rewards *and* the spaces, then we'll have everything - every minute of the time that we spent.
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