Capacity Quote by Mary Anne Radmacher
“The most important promises are the ones we make to ourselves. The promises we makes to ourselves are the things that assure us we have the capacity to keep our promises to others.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Live Your Life with Passion and Purpose, 2005
Self‑promises build confidence that we can keep commitments to others.
In simple terms: Keeping promises to ourselves strengthens our ability to keep promises to others.
Key Takeaway
Make and honor personal commitments.
Themes
self‑trust
integrity
personal growth
Mood
motivational
inspirational
Type
philosophical
encouraging
When to use this quote
- goal setting
- habit formation
- relationship building
- leadership challenges
Key Concepts
self‑efficacy
psychological commitment
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal promise can you keep today?
- How do you verify a promise is achievable?
A Different Perspective
Self‑promises can become empty if not realistic.
