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“Emptiness is a symptom that you are not living creatively. You either have not goal that is important enough to you, or you are not using your talents and efforts in a striving toward an important goal.” quote by Maxwell Maltz
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“Emptiness is a symptom that you are not living creatively. You either have not goal that is important enough to you, or you are not using your talents and efforts in a striving toward an important goal.”

Maxwell Maltz

About This Quote

Source Book: Psycho-Cybernetics, 1960

Lack of creative purpose signals emptiness; set meaningful goals and use talents.

In simple terms: Empty feeling means unfulfilled creativity.

Key Takeaway

Identify purpose and apply skills toward goals.

Themes

creativity purpose goal setting self‑actualization

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

self‑help philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • artistic projects
  • volunteering
  • skill development

Key Concepts

psychology motivation personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What goal would ignite your passion?
  • How can you align talents with purpose?
A Different Perspective

Some may feel empty despite activity.

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