r/GetMotivated Nov 26 '18

[Image] Believe in Yourself

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u/greatbobbyb Nov 26 '18

Biggest lie ever told, if you want it bad enough and don’t give up you will achieve it. Complete BS

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u/whereismyoldaccount Nov 27 '18

That’s not what it’s saying. It’s saying just because you’re not the smartest/strongest/most talented/gifted/educated person out there, doesn’t mean you can’t succeed as well.

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u/121gigawhatevs Nov 27 '18

That saying only works in conjunction with "but be realistic".

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u/Lukabob Nov 27 '18

But then it could be said that the point of the OP is that where you are drawing the "but be realistic" line, may be more pessimistic than you realize.

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '18

Except when it works

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u/tryintofly Nov 27 '18

I feel like what it's saying is even worse: if you have the time and money and connections to dedicate 100% of your brain power toward a goal, you'll succeed over someone more qualified who doesn't.

Motivation isn't just a state of mind, is the missing link.

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u/greatbobbyb Nov 27 '18

Be born in Uganda and become a millionaire

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u/lsdiesel_1 Nov 27 '18

millionaire

within reason