Quote by John D. MacDonald

Your mind, which is yourself, can be likened to a house. The first necessary move then, is to rid that house of all but furnishings essential to success.

Your mind, which is yourself, can be likened to a house. The

Summary

This quote suggests that our mind is like a house and in order to achieve success, we need to clear it of unnecessary things. Comparing the mind to a house implies that just as we declutter a house to create a more functional space, we must eliminate thoughts, beliefs, and distractions that hinder our progress. By getting rid of non-essential mental clutter, we can create a clear and focused mindset that is conducive to success.

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Compromise

By John D. MacDonald

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