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“Everything will change when your desire to move on exceeds your desire to hold on.” quote by Alan Cohen
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“Everything will change when your desire to move on exceeds your desire to hold on.”

Alan Cohen

About This Quote

Source Self-help Book: The Power of Intention, 2005

When the urge to progress outweighs the comfort of staying, transformation occurs.

In simple terms: Change happens when you want to move on more than holding on.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize growth over stagnation.

Themes

change growth letting go desire motivation

Mood

motivational reflective encouraging

Type

inspirational self-help philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career change
  • relationship breakup
  • habit change
  • life transition

Key Concepts

psychology of desire behavioral shift personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you holding onto that hinders growth?
  • How can you nurture the desire to move forward?
A Different Perspective

Change can be painful and may involve loss.

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