Behavior Quote by Marshall Goldsmith
“When we prolong negative behavior - the kind that hurts the people we love or the kind that hurts us in some way - we are leading a changeless life in the most hazardous manner. We are willfully choosing to be miserable and making others miserable, too.”
About This Quote
Source Book: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, 2007
Warns that persisting in harmful habits creates a stagnant, dangerous life for oneself and others.
In simple terms: Continuing bad behavior harms everyone.
Key Takeaway
Break harmful cycles promptly.
Themes
self‑improvement
relationships
danger
change
Mood
serious
motivational
Type
self‑help
leadership
When to use this quote
- personal coaching
- relationship counseling
- team building workshops
Key Concepts
psychology
habit formation
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- What negative pattern are you repeating?
- How can you support others in breaking it?
A Different Perspective
Change is difficult and may face resistance.
