A quote by Thomas Merton
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A quote by Thomas Merton
A line from the Bhagavad Gita , the ancient Sanskrit scripture, on focusing on the process rather than the results:
“You are only entitled to the action, never to its fruits.”
“You are only entitled to the action, never to its fruits.”
James Clear • 3 Ideas, 2 Quotes, 1 Question (December 5, 2019) | James Clear
You can’t plan on anything; you can only go about your work, as Isak Dinesen wrote, “every day, without hope or despair.” You can’t count on success; you can only leave open the possibility for it, and be ready to jump on and take the ride when it comes for you.
Austin Kleon • Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered (Austin Kleon)
Nothing works for those who don’t do the work.
Robin Sharma • The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.
First off, a lack of effort leads to a lack of results.