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Alive Quote by Iyanla Vanzant

“The goal of life is not to win. It is to play the game with love. The rules of the game are: have a strong desire to win, believe that you are worthy of winning, have faith that you will win, and, as long as you are alive, never believe that the game is over.” quote by Iyanla Vanzant
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“The goal of life is not to win. It is to play the game with love. The rules of the game are: have a strong desire to win, believe that you are worthy of winning, have faith that you will win, and, as long as you are alive, never believe that the game is over.”

Iyanla Vanzant

About This Quote

Source Book: Spiritual Living, 2009

Life’s purpose is to engage lovingly, not merely to achieve victory; persistence and self‑belief sustain the journey.

In simple terms: Play with love, not just to win.

Key Takeaway

Approach goals with love and perseverance.

Themes

love perseverance purpose

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • career development
  • personal growth
  • sports competition

Key Concepts

spirituality mindset goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you measure success by love or by victory?
  • How can love sustain you when setbacks occur?
A Different Perspective

Winning alone can breed emptiness.

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