Life Quote by Lauren Slater
““William talks about there being two kinds of will. Will A and Will B, I call it. Will A is what we all learn, to hold your head high, stuff it down, swallow your sobs, work hard kind of will. Will B, while it seems a slacker thing, is actually harder to have. It's a willingness instead of a willfulness, an ability to take life on life's terms as opposed to putting up a big fight. It's about being bendable, not brittle, a person who is brave enough to try to ride the waves instead of trying to stop them. Will B is what you need in order to learn to fall. It's the kind of will my mother never taught me, and yours probably never taught you either. It's a secret greater than sex; it's a spiritual thing. Will B is not passive. It means an active acceptance, a say yes, and you have to have a voice and courage if you want to learn it.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The Science of Happiness”, 2020
Will A is disciplined effort; Will B is flexible, active acceptance of life’s flow, enabling growth through vulnerability.
In simple terms: Will A = hard work; Will B = adaptable courage.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate adaptable courage.
Themes
resilience
flexibility
growth
vulnerability
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- therapy
- coaching
- education
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
willpower
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice active acceptance?
- What does “riding the waves” look like in your life?
A Different Perspective
Will B may be misunderstood as passivity, leading to inaction.
