Habit Quote by Neil A. Fiore
![“It [the Now Habit program] cuts through the crippling assumptions of the Puritan work ethic—that your production determines your worth—and the negative Freudian views of human drives—that a “lower self” must be subdued and disciplined by society. By giving you the tools to create inner safety and…” quote by Neil A. Fiore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9be/neil-a-fiore-33128_habit_it-the-now-habit-program-cuts-through-th_2392173.jpg)
““It [the Now Habit program] cuts through the crippling assumptions of the Puritan work ethic—that your production determines your worth—and the negative Freudian views of human drives—that a “lower self” must be subdued and disciplined by society. By giving you the tools to create inner safety and positive inner dialogue, it helps you to lessen the fear of being imperfect and enables you to take risks and start sooner.””
About This Quote
Source Program: The Now Habit, 2003
The program challenges work‑ethic myths and Freudian self‑discipline, fostering inner safety and positive self‑talk to reduce perfectionism fear.
In simple terms: Reject harmful work myths; build inner safety.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑compassion and start tasks early.
Themes
self‑improvement
psychology
productivity
risk‑taking
Mood
encouraging
supportive
Type
self‑help
motivational
When to use this quote
- career development
- creative projects
- learning new skills
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
inner dialogue
self‑compassion
risk tolerance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create inner safety?
- What risks are you avoiding?
A Different Perspective
Some may still struggle with deep‑seated perfectionism.
