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“What you are will show, ultimately. Start now, every day, becoming, in your actions, your regular actions, what you would like to become in the bigger scheme of things.” quote by Anna Deavere Smith
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“What you are will show, ultimately. Start now, every day, becoming, in your actions, your regular actions, what you would like to become in the bigger scheme of things.”

Anna Deavere Smith

About This Quote

Source Speech: TEDx, 2019

Consistent daily actions shape the person you become; start now and align habits with future aspirations.

In simple terms: Daily habits create your future self.

Key Takeaway

Begin intentional daily actions.

Themes

habit formation self‑development future self consistency

Mood

inspirational hopeful

Type

philosophical self‑help

When to use this quote

  • Morning routines
  • skill practice
  • journaling

Key Concepts

Psychology behavioral science goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which habit will you start today?
  • How will you measure growth?
A Different Perspective

Change takes time; progress may be slow.

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