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Episode 3189:
Steve Pavlina challenges the validity of common excuses in his article, urging readers to confront the real issues behind their excuses. He emphasizes that by acknowledging and addressing our internal barriers, such as laziness or lack of motivation, we can initiate personal growth and transform our lives positively.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/02/feeble-excuses/
Quotes to ponder:
"Excuses are lies we tell ourselves to avoid dealing with unpleasant truths."
"Whenever you hear yourself making this statement, you know deep down it isn’t the truth."
"It’s easier on our egos to blame failure on external, uncontrollable factors such as lack of time, information, or resources."
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