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Originally Posted by Ilya
My point is that most of the obstacles arise from the lack of knowledge and skill, not from the lack of energy or will. And providing knowledge and training is more efficient (even if as effective) than providing motivation.
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If by “knowledge and skill” you mean teaching the philosophical mindset that says, “
If you know how… and if you are determined enough… you can achieve anything that you want…” I understand, if not… I am complete lost in your rhetoric…
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We consider genius the person who does exceptional things with little perceived effort, not by iron will and persistance. We respect hardworking achievers, but we admire geniuses. I think this is universally true, North America or not.
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The operative word here would be, “perceived” effort… because I know of no one who has achieved great things without great efforts… and persistence… However, maybe you could give me some examples…
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Yes, but at the start of your topic, you address this quote to forum members. And judging from mixed reaction this was not the proper time and perspective for everyone.
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I must admit that I find it extremely hard to have any compassion for anyone who is not willing to do the things necessary to succeed in life…
If someone comes to me with a button missing on his shirt… I will gladly help that person to sew the button on… but if someone comes to me with a button and want me to attach a shirt to it… that person will get the frigid shoulder very fast… I have no empathy or sympathy for slackers…
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It is also interesting how your use of word passion here connects to the discussion in other thread. The passion expressed in the quote does not seem very love-based to me.
The quote, "If you don’t succeed it is because you are either too lazy or stupid…"
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The way that I use it, passion is a state of mind where the adrenalin is flowing high… the confidence is soaring… and the predominant feeling is that one has the tiger by the tail… and can do anything he wants with it…
It can be applied to love… but love being only one of the multitude of emotion it can be applied too…
As an example… an athlete can play with passion… however, most of the time, there will be no love involved… just a passionate desire to win…
I believe that the fundamental way in which we differ is that you take mostly an intellectual approach to motivation… whereas I, being a Robbins’ advocate and follower, prioritize an emotional approach… Still, I greatly enjoy our exchanges of views and opinions… and thank you for it...
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