Quote by Alfred Adler

No experience is a cause of success or failure. We do not suffer from the shock of our experiences, so-called trauma - but we make out of them just what suits our purposes.

No experience is a cause of success or failure. We do not su

Summary

This quote suggests that our experiences themselves are not the sole determinants of success or failure. It implies that it is not the actual events or circumstances that we encounter that have a direct impact on us, but rather how we perceive and interpret them. The quote proposes that we have the ability to selectively choose and mold our experiences to best serve our own goals and purposes, indicating that our mindset and response to situations play a crucial role in shaping our outcomes.

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