Backwards Quote by J.A. Redmerski
“Just that dwelling and planning is bullshit, you dwell on the past, you can’t move forward. Spend too much time planning for the future and you just push yourself backwards, or you stay stagnant in the same place all your life. Live in the moment, where everything is just right, take your time and limit your bad memories and you’ll get wherever it is you’re going a lot faster and with less bumps in the road along the way.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wanderer by J.A. Redmerski, 2015
Obsessing over past or future stalls progress; present focus accelerates growth and reduces setbacks.
In simple terms: Living now speeds success.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the present.
Themes
mindfulness
progress
time management
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal relationships
- health routines
Key Concepts
psychology
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “living in the moment” look like for you?
- How can you balance planning with present action?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on planning can cause analysis paralysis.
