"In order to go on living one must try to escape the death in..." — Hannah Arendt
In order to go on living one must try to escape the death involved in perfectionism.
What This Quote Means
Personal growth requires the willingness to be uncomfortable and the patience to trust the process.
About Hannah Arendt
Hannah Arendt was a German-American political theorist whose works on totalitarianism and the nature of evil remain deeply influential.
Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) fled Nazi Germany and became one of the most important political theorists of the 20th century.
How to Apply This Wisdom
Embrace discomfort
Seek out one growth opportunity that stretches your comfort zone.
Feedback welcome
Ask for honest feedback and receive it with gratitude.
Daily learning
Commit to learning something new every single day.
Reflection Questions
- In what area of my life am I most stagnant?
- What uncomfortable truth about myself do I need to face?
- What would my best self look like one year from now?
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