He (Anwar Sadat) records that he was almost loathe to…
““He (Anwar Sadat) records that he was almost loathe to leave his prison cell because it was there that he realized that real success is success with self. It’s not in having things, but in having mastery, having victory over self.””
About This Quote
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Anwar Sadat learned that true success is mastering oneself, not acquiring possessions.
In simple terms: Success is self-mastery, not material gain.
Focus on personal mastery.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- goal setting
- self-discipline
- personal coaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define personal success?
- What steps help you master yourself?
Self-mastery can be hard to measure.