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“Not only has one to do one's best, one must, while doing one's best, remain detached from whatever one is trying to achieve.” quote by Janwillem van de Wetering
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“Not only has one to do one's best, one must, while doing one's best, remain detached from whatever one is trying to achieve.”

Janwillem van de Wetering

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Doing Nothing, 1995

Do your best while remaining detached from outcomes, preserving inner peace.

In simple terms: Do your best, stay detached.

Key Takeaway

Focus on effort, not results.

Themes

detachment effort peace

Mood

calm balanced

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • Sports competition
  • artistic creation
  • work projects

Key Concepts

Mindfulness performance inner balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you stay engaged yet unattached?
  • What benefits arise from outcome independence?
A Different Perspective

Detachment may be misinterpreted as apathy.

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