Compromise Quote by Daniel Glattauer
““In what we call "real life"--if you want to be successful, if you want to get on in the longterm--you always have to come to some kind of compromise with your own emotions: I can't overreact NOW! I have to accept THIS! I have to ignore THAT!--You're forever having to tailor your emotions to the circumstances, you go easy on the people you love, you slip into your hundred little daily roles, you juggle, you balance, you weigh things up so as not to jeopardize the entire structure, because you yourself have a stake in it.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The End of the World, 2015
Success demands emotional self‑control and compromise, constantly adjusting feelings to meet long‑term goals and relationships.
In simple terms: Control emotions to stay on track.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindful emotional regulation.
Themes
self‑discipline
emotional intelligence
balance
long‑term planning
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- personal relationships
- daily decision‑making
- stress management
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑growth
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you compromised emotions for a goal?
- How do you recover authenticity?
A Different Perspective
Suppressing emotions can lead to burnout or inauthenticity.
