"Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and..." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.
What This Quote Means
Personal growth requires the willingness to be uncomfortable and the patience to trust the process.
About Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer, and poet who led the Transcendentalist movement.
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was the intellectual leader of American Transcendentalism who championed self-reliance, individualism, and the divinity of nature.
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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