Quote by George Sheehan

We may think there is willpower involved, but more likely change is due to want power. Wanting the new addiction more than the old one. Wanting the new me in preference to the person I am now.

We may think there is willpower involved, but more likely ch

Summary

This quote suggests that the driving force behind personal change is less about willpower and more about the intensity of desire or "want power." It implies that change occurs when the desire to adopt a new habit or become a better version of oneself outweighs the attachment to existing habits or the current state of being. In other words, true change requires a strong longing for the benefits and outcomes associated with the change, rather than simply relying on sheer will or self-discipline.

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