The only reason we don’t have what we want in life is the reasons we create why we can’t have them. — Tony Robbins

The only reason we don’t have what we want in life is the reasons we create why we can’t have them.

Author: Tony Robbins

Insight: We're surprisingly creative at building walls we don't actually need. Notice how quickly your mind jumps to "I'm too old," "I don't have connections," or "the timing's wrong"—often before you've even tried. The plot twist: those reasons feel protective, like they're keeping you safe from failure.

Source: Notes From A Friend: A Quick and Simple Guide to Taking Charge of Your Life, 1991