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“Exercise: The Eight Statements The simple set of eight statements below will help you gauge where you are on the path to bending reality. Indicate how true each statement is for you by selecting one of the choices offered. There are no right or wrong answers. If you’re still in the starting gate…” quote by Vishen Lakhiani
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““Exercise: The Eight Statements The simple set of eight statements below will help you gauge where you are on the path to bending reality. Indicate how true each statement is for you by selecting one of the choices offered. There are no right or wrong answers. If you’re still in the starting gate, no worries. We’ll be talking more about how to get there. 1.​I love my current job to the point where it does not feel like work. NOT AT ALL TRUE​SOMETIMES TRUE​VERY TRUE 2.​My work is meaningful to me. NOT AT ALL TRUE​SOMETIMES TRUE​VERY TRUE 3.​There are often moments at work that make me so happy the time just flies by. NOT AT ALL TRUE​SOMETIMES TRUE​VERY TRUE 4.​When things go wrong, I don’t worry at all. I just know something good is on the horizon. NOT AT ALL TRUE​SOMETIMES TRUE​VERY TRUE 5.​I feel excited about my future, knowing even better things are always on their way. NOT AT ALL TRUE​SOMETIMES TRUE​VERY TRUE 6.​Stress and anxiety don’t seem to faze me much. I trust in my ability to attain my goals. NOT AT ALL TRUE​SOMETIMES TRUE​VERY TRUE 7.​I look forward to the future because I have unique and bold goals on the horizon. NOT AT ALL TRUE​SOMETIMES TRUE​VERY TRUE 8.​I spend a good amount of time thinking excitedly about my visions for the future. NOT AT ALL TRUE​SOMETIMES TRUE​VERY TRUE If you answered “Very true” to statements 1 through 4, you are likely happy in the now. If you answered “Very true” to statements 5 through 8, you likely have a good vision for your future. If you can answer “Very true” for all eight statements, you’re likely in the state of bending reality. Most people, however, find that they tend to be able to answer “Very true” to either the happiness-related statements or to the vision-related questions, but not to both.””

Vishen Lakhiani

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The eight statements assess current job satisfaction, meaning, flow, optimism, future excitement, resilience, bold goals, and visionary thinking as indicators of a reality‑bending mindset.

In simple terms: These statements measure how happy you are now versus how visionary you feel about the future.

Key Takeaway

Identify which area needs growth to align present joy with future vision.

Themes

happiness vision mindset resilience purpose

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

self‑help assessment

When to use this quote

  • career coaching
  • personal development
  • team building
  • stress management
  • goal setting

Key Concepts

psychology self‑assessment motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you cultivate both deep present joy and bold future vision?
  • What habits support sustained optimism?
A Different Perspective

Balancing present satisfaction with future ambition can be challenging.

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