Quote by Paulo Coelho

If you start by promising what you don't even have yet, you'll lose your desire to work towards getting it.

If you start by promising what you don't even have yet, you'

Summary

This quote suggests that making empty promises about something we don't possess yet can diminish our motivation to actually work towards achieving it. By prematurely pledging something that we cannot deliver, we may develop complacency and lose the drive to put in the effort needed to attain our goals. The quote highlights the importance of maintaining a strong work ethic and refraining from making false commitments, as doing so can undermine our motivation and hinder our progress.

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Inspirational Motivation

By Paulo Coelho

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