Accomplishment Quote by Albert Ellis
“It is only in your mind that you have to excel, at anything or everything. Of course, it would be very nice to excel at most things. Indeed, we recommend that you try and do your best. But realistically, you are entitled to do the bare minimum to get by. All your accomplishments are just a bonus, something to enjoy, not requirements. You don't have to do anything to prove that you are worthy of existing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Reason and Emotion in Psychotherapy, 1962
Your worth isn’t tied to performance; doing enough is acceptable.
In simple terms: You don’t need to excel to be valuable.
Key Takeaway
Accept doing enough.
Themes
self‑acceptance
realism
motivation
Mood
thoughtful
pragmatic
Type
psychological
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily work
- personal goals
- stress management
Key Concepts
cognitive therapy
self‑worth
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards truly reflect your values?
- How can you balance effort and wellbeing?
A Different Perspective
May enable complacency or underachievement.
