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“smarter than me. But here's the thing my life did get better. I made a decision to let go of my dreams, because they were killing me, and I stopped asking the impossible of myself. I changed my attitude and decided to focus on what I had rather than what i didn't have.” quote by Marian Keyes
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“smarter than me. But here's the thing my life did get better. I made a decision to let go of my dreams, because they were killing me, and I stopped asking the impossible of myself. I changed my attitude and decided to focus on what I had rather than what i didn't have.”

Marian Keyes

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Other Side of the Story, 2015

Letting go of impossible dreams can improve attitude and focus on reality.

In simple terms: Give up impossible dreams to feel better.

Key Takeaway

Shift focus to what you have.

Themes

self‑growth realism attitude

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

self‑help reflective

When to use this quote

  • career change
  • personal development
  • mental health counseling

Key Concepts

cognitive reframing goal adjustment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What dreams are worth pursuing?
  • How can you balance realism with aspiration?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring ambition may limit potential.

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