Calendar Quote by Marshall Goldsmith
“If we really want to make change, we have to make peace with the fact that we cannot self-exempt every time the calendar offers us a more attractive alternative.”
About This Quote
Source Book: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith, 2007
Real change requires accepting that we cannot always avoid temptations or shortcuts offered by time.
In simple terms: Accept limits to self‑control.
Key Takeaway
Embrace realistic self‑awareness.
Themes
change
self‑control
temptation
Mood
pragmatic
motivational
Type
self‑help
leadership
When to use this quote
- career planning
- habit formation
- time management
Key Concepts
behavioral psychology
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- What shortcuts do you rationalize?
- How can you stay accountable?
A Different Perspective
Temptations may still derail progress.
