Quote by Paul Twitchell

Y'know, the real reason why I was such a failure in the sense of being unable to make any sort of a living was because I was really not motivated. I had no motivation.

Y'know, the real reason why I was such a failure in the sens

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their lack of success, attributing it to their lack of motivation. They acknowledge that their failure to make a decent living was not due to external circumstances or lack of skills, but rather a personal deficiency in drive and ambition. By recognizing their lack of motivation as the root cause, they take ownership of their actions and decisions, offering insight into the internal struggle they faced.

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Failure

By Paul Twitchell

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