Quote by Maxwell Maltz

Live in the present. The past is gone; the future is unknown -- but the present is real, and your opportunities are now. You must see these opportunities; they must be real for you. The catch is that they can't seem real if your mind is buried in past failures, if you keep reliving old mistakes, old guilts, old tragedies. Fight your way above the many inevitable Traumatizations of your ego, escape damnation by the past, and look to the opportunities of the present. I don't mean some vague moment in the present -- next week or next month, perhaps. I mean today, this minute.

Live in the present. The past is gone; the future is unknown

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and seizing the opportunities it offers. It suggests that dwelling on the past or fixating on past failures, mistakes, or regrets can hinder one's ability to recognize and capitalize on the potential in the present. By letting go of past traumas and embracing the current moment, individuals can fully engage with the opportunities available to them, not just in the short term, but right now, in the present.

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