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Episode 1722:
Steve Pavlina explores the difference between dabbling and true commitment, revealing how half-hearted efforts keep people stuck in mediocrity. He challenges readers to evaluate whether they're genuinely serious about their goals, and offers a clear path for shifting from indecision to mastery, with profound rewards for those who fully commit.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2012/12/is-it-time-for-you-to-stop-dabbling-and-get-serious/
Quotes to ponder:
"Dabblers merely dip their toes into the water. They’re not committed. They hold back."
"When you get serious, you stop hoping, wishing, and waiting. You act."
"Commitment means you burn the ships. You don’t keep one foot in and one foot out."
Episode references:
The Dip by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666
Think and Grow Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 1722:
Steve Pavlina explores the difference between dabbling and true commitment, revealing how half-hearted efforts keep people stuck in mediocrity. He challenges readers to evaluate whether they're genuinely serious about their goals, and offers a clear path for shifting from indecision to mastery, with profound rewards for those who fully commit.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2012/12/is-it-time-for-you-to-stop-dabbling-and-get-serious/
Quotes to ponder:
"Dabblers merely dip their toes into the water. They’re not committed. They hold back."
"When you get serious, you stop hoping, wishing, and waiting. You act."
"Commitment means you burn the ships. You don’t keep one foot in and one foot out."
Episode references:
The Dip by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666
Think and Grow Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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