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Hurts Quote by Patricia Briggs

“Might not be able to save you, old son," Adam said, lying back again and closing his eyes. "But I can buy us a little time to kick you in the butt hard enough you stop thinking about ‘tomorrow and tomorrow’ and start thinking about how much but hurts.” quote by Patricia Briggs
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““Might not be able to save you, old son," Adam said, lying back again and closing his eyes. "But I can buy us a little time to kick you in the butt hard enough you stop thinking about ‘tomorrow and tomorrow’ and start thinking about how much but hurts.””

Patricia Briggs

About This Quote

Source Novel: Mercy Thompson series, 2013

He offers harsh motivation, using pain as a catalyst to break endless procrastination.

In simple terms: Pain can force action.

Key Takeaway

Embrace discomfort to act.

Themes

motivation discipline procrastination

Mood

determined urgent

Type

motivational cautionary

When to use this quote

  • training
  • goal setting
  • habit formation
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

psychology of pain behavioral activation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What discomfort can you tolerate for growth?
  • When does pressure become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective

Harsh tactics can cause burnout or resentment.

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