Our idea of a real problem is someone else's idea of an ultimate dream. Put the 'problem' in perspective
Tony RobbinsRead
I've continued to recognize the power individuals have to change virtually anything and everything in their lives in an instant. I've learned that the resources we need to turn our dreams into reality are within us, merely waiting for the day when we decide to wake up and claim our birthright.
Interpretation
Individuals possess the inherent ability to transform their lives instantly by tapping into their inner resources.
This quote emphasizes the potential that lies within each person to enact change in their lives. Tony Robbins suggests that by acknowledging this intrinsic power and taking decisive action, individuals can turn their dreams into reality, as the resources needed for success are already inside them, waiting to be harnessed.
In practice
During a motivational speech to inspire attendees to embrace their capabilities.
Our idea of a real problem is someone else's idea of an ultimate dream. Put the 'problem' in perspective
There are no real successes without rejection. The more rejection you get, the better you are, the more you've learned, the closer you are to your outcome... If you can handle rejection, you'll learn to get everything you want.
What's the ultimate price I'll pay if I don't stop this indulgence now? By asking questions like this, they'll associate pain to overeating, and their behavior will change immediately.
Happiness and success in life are not the result of what we have, but rather of how we live. What we do with the things we have makes the biggest difference in the quality of life.
As a species, we're not only wired to choose today over tomorrow, but we hate to feel like we're losing out on something. The bottom line is, if we feel like we're losing something we avoid it, we won't do it. That's why so many people don't save and invest. Saving sounds like you're giving something up, you're losing something today. But you're not.
Any Idiot can point out a problem .... A leader is willing to do something about it! Leaders solve problems!
If I'd won every single race and got pole everywhere, that would just be boring. It would suck. Where's the fun in that?
We can each define ambition and progress for ourselves. The goal is to work toward a world where expectations are not set by the stereotypes that hold us back, but by our personal passion, talents and interests.
It's easy to say ''no!'' when there's a deeper ''yes!'' burning inside.
I know what I want when I start a marathon: to win! But what do you want? Make sure you're clear in advance and don't go out too fast.
If you want to reach a goal, you must 'see the reaching' in your own mind before you actually arrive at your goal.
Greatness starts with a clear vision of the future.
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