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“But the door …' Tom grinned. ‘Was only ever in your mind.” quote by Chris Cleave
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““But the door …' Tom grinned. ‘Was only ever in your mind.””

Chris Cleave

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Other Hand, Chris Cleave, 2000

The passage suggests that some obstacles exist only in the mind, and confronting them reveals they are imagined.

In simple terms: Mind‑made barriers disappear when faced.

Key Takeaway

Challenge imagined limits.

Themes

perception mindset psychology obstacle imagination

Mood

contemplative encouraging

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • performance anxiety
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

cognitive distortion self‑fulfilling prophecy mental barriers

Questions to Reflect On

  • What “door” are you refusing to open?
  • How can you test if a fear is real?
A Different Perspective

Imagined obstacles can sometimes have real consequences if not addressed.

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