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Gorilla Mindset: How to Control Your Thoughts and Emotions to Live Life on Your Terms QUOTES

1 " When some tech or design issues comes up, it annoys me but I recognize that tech and design are part of being a professional writer, so I embrace the suck for the greater good. "

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2 " Those who have an abundance mindset are far more likely to be happy with their lives and to achieve their goals than are those who have a scarcity mindset. "

― , Gorilla Mindset: How to Control Your Thoughts and Emotions to Live Life on Your Terms

3 " When you feel distracted, engage in self-talk. Ask yourself: “What am I focusing on?” Return to the present moment. What do you need to accomplish? Check into what you need and check out of what you do not need. Talk "

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4 " Writing is a physical act that engages your body and mind. Putting your words to paper makes your ideas real and concrete. It unites body and mind into one (and they are one). Take ownership of your life. Start by taking ownership of your words. "

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5 " Imagine your consciousness is the judge or jury or parent or friend you must persuade. You want your conscious mind to believe in you. Framing is how your mind perceives whatever situation you are in. Framing is how you choose to think about and thus perceive a challenge in your life. Frame "

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6 " Remind yourself that how you feel is a choice you "

― , Gorilla Mindset: How to Control Your Thoughts and Emotions to Live Life on Your Terms

7 " Am I choosing, in this moment, to be the type of person I want to become? Ask "

― , Gorilla Mindset: How to Control Your Thoughts and Emotions to Live Life on Your Terms

8 " The only easy day was yesterday.” [Navy SEAL motto.] I "

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9 " By being forced to memorize the Creed, Rangers begin to live the creed. It includes some affirmations as, “Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong, and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred percent and then some.” That’s "

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10 " Sennheiser HD280, Audio-Technica MTX-150, and V-MODA Crossfade 100. All "

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11 " You cannot choose whether the pain is coming. As is said in Game of Thrones, a hit book series and later, an HBO adaption, “Winter is coming.” Once you accept that pain is inevitable and leads to growth, you’ll be better prepared to endure winter. "

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12 " On a grander scale, the New York Public library — and in fact the entire U.S. Library system — was founded and funded by those who relentlessly pursued money. "

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13 " Being plugged in and connected does not signal importance. It shows that you are a slave to others. Take charge. Disconnect. Focus. "

― , Gorilla Mindset: How to Control Your Thoughts and Emotions to Live Life on Your Terms

14 " Imagine that you start with the assumption that we live in a world of limited possibilities. You have a fixed mindset, a belief you cannot change. You’re limiting yourself. Nothing you do ultimately matters. You will never be good enough. If you begin with that scarcity mindset, why even get out of bed? Life would feel pointless. Nothing you do would matter. Life would be gray and empty. Many depressed people have a scarcity mindset, believing nothing matters and the world is one of limited possibilities. Now, imagine you believe that the world is abundant. The world is one of endless resources and unlimited potential. What you do matters. Your choices matter. You matter. Each day is a new day full of infinite possibilities. How would you act if you knew that anything you wanted to do was possible? Would you live differently if you believed that you were abundant and full of potential? Why "

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15 " How you ask a question and what facts you include when asking your question often influences the answer. This is “framing” your question. There "

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16 " We all started off as children with an abundance mindset and genuine fascination and curiosity about life. Somewhere along the way, it was lost. Mindset is a choice. We can choose to view the world as one of scarcity or one of abundance. Change "

― , Gorilla Mindset: How to Control Your Thoughts and Emotions to Live Life on Your Terms

17 " perception rather than judgment. "

― , Gorilla Mindset: How to Control Your Thoughts and Emotions to Live Life on Your Terms

18 " To get more out of life, you must get more out of yourself. You must take personal responsibility for your thoughts and emotions. You must stop blaming the system. The days of looking outside of yourself for answers are gone! "

― , Gorilla Mindset: How to Control Your Thoughts and Emotions to Live Life on Your Terms

19 " Check into Whatever Task You’re about to Perform: Before you begin a hard day at work, a workout, or even have a family dinner with the in-laws, check in. Ask yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing. Are you working hard to take care of your family? Checking in will help you be more aware of your emotions and can make even the most challenging or mundane things more fulfilling. I am about to ________________________________. I am going to do this because ___________________________________. For example, I would write, “I am about to go to the gym. I going to the gym because I feel amazing afterwards. The hour or so of work in the gym makes the rest of my life feel amazing. I have more energy, vitality, and an overall sense of wellbeing.” If I were about to do something unpleasant, such as visit family who hold different beliefs, I may say, “I am going to visit my family. They are kind-hearted people who have always been there for me. Whatever annoyances I face are small in comparison to the largeness of their hearts. "

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20 " This book is about embracing your gorilla nature to find dominance and power, but you will see that this primarily means power over yourself, not others. "

― , Gorilla Mindset: How to Control Your Thoughts and Emotions to Live Life on Your Terms