If you are open with someone, he will be open with you. If you want love from someone, give your love to him. If you want kind and sympathetic behavior from someone, be kind and sympathetic to him.
Maharishi Mahesh YogiRead
Know what you want, decide when you want it, figure your plan of action, follow through on it, and never doubt.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Having clear goals and a determined plan is essential for achieving success.
This quote emphasizes the importance of clarity in one's desires and the commitment to act on those desires. It suggests that success is not just about knowing what you want, but also about making a firm decision on when to pursue it, devising a strategy to achieve it, and maintaining unwavering belief in yourself throughout the process.
Themes
GoalsActionPlanningCommitmentSuccessBelief
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech at a seminar about personal development.
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