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“Water never complains, but always pushes back. Always.
Drop a boulder in front of a stream and the water will simply flow around it, taking whatever opening the landscape will give or—when nothing is offered—patiently building up its resources until it rises to a height where a new gap is found.
Flow like water. Never complain, but always push back”
James Clear
Two days in a row with a quote by James Clear! I guess that shows how much I admire his way of thinking.
I was gonna bring something different today, but the moment I saw this quote, I knew I had to use it.
I particularly like this one because it reminds me of a "promise" I made to myself some years ago. I promised I would never complain about something I was not trying to change and I think these words by James Clear are a nice complement to my promise.
Contrary to what some people think, not complaining doesn't mean accepting everything. I made this decision just because I think complaints without action are a waste of time and energy but that does not mean I won't push back.
It will take time, but just like water, I will slowly shape my world.