Achieve Quote by David Joseph Schwartz
“'Bad' health, in a thousand different forms, is used as an excuse for failing to do what a person wants to do, failing to accept greater responsibilities, failing to make more money, failing to achieve success.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Magic of Thinking Big, David J. Schwartz, 1959
Excuses about health mask deeper avoidance of responsibility, limiting success and financial growth.
In simple terms: Excuses hide deeper avoidance.
Key Takeaway
Own responsibility despite health concerns.
Themes
responsibility
excuse
success
Mood
determined
serious
Type
self‑help
motivational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- financial planning
- personal health decisions
Key Concepts
Self‑efficacy
psychology of avoidance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you differentiate legitimate health limits from avoidance?
- What steps can you take when health hinders goals?
A Different Perspective
Health issues may be genuine barriers needing care.
