Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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Willpower is a myth. The problem with trying to use willpower to achieve and sustain a behavioral change is that it is fueled by emotion. And as we all know, our emotions are, at best, fickle. They come and go. When your emotions start running down -- and they will -- even your best-laid plans will fall flat.

Phil Mcgraw's Popular Quotes

There is power in forgiveness.

- Phil Mcgraw

Life's managed, not cured.

- Phil Mcgraw

Eighty percent of all choices are based on fear. Most people don't choose what they want; they choose what they think is safe.

- Phil Mcgraw

In life you have three options with any situation that is a challenge. Remove yourself from the situation, change it, or accept it.

- Phil Mcgraw

You get what you ask for in this life. If you ask for nothing, you get nothing.

- Phil Mcgraw

You can't put feathers on a dog and call it a chicken!

- Phil Mcgraw

At this very moment, you may be saying to yourself that you have any number of admirable qualities. You are a loyal friend, a caring person, someone …

- Phil Mcgraw

There is no reality, only perception.

- Phil Mcgraw

If what you're doing isn't working, change it.

- Phil Mcgraw