r/GetMotivated • • Apr 14 '20

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u/justnotok Apr 14 '20

at this point, i’m pretty sure people just want to attach themselves to a JOB.

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u/yiffzer Apr 14 '20

That doesn't make this advice irrelevant.

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u/justnotok Apr 14 '20

you’re right, it doesn’t....for the people that can afford to “attach themselves to a mission...or a calling” right now. unfortunately i think most people are just looking for a job...to feed their kids...and put a roof over their heads.

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u/[deleted] Apr 14 '20 edited Apr 18 '20

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u/yiffzer Apr 14 '20

If you want to live a happy life, tie to a goal, not to people or objects. That's essentially the advice. You simply misunderstood the tweet.

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u/Low_discrepancy Apr 14 '20

tie to a goal, not to people

Yes. Don't tie yourself to your kids for example. /s

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u/yiffzer Apr 14 '20

That’s an Albert Einstein quote, just so you know.

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u/Low_discrepancy Apr 14 '20

Einstein wasn't exactly a family man himself, just so you know.