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“Without giving up hope—that there’s somewhere better to be, that there’s someone better to be—we will never relax with where we are or who we are.” quote by Pema Chodron
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“Without giving up hope—that there’s somewhere better to be, that there’s someone better to be—we will never relax with where we are or who we are.”

Pema Chodron

About This Quote

Source Book: No Time to Lose, Pema Chodron, 2005

Hope drives continual growth; without it we settle for the status quo.

In simple terms: Hope pushes us to improve.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate hope to stay motivated.

Themes

growth hope self-improvement

Mood

inspired reflective

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career development
  • personal relationships
  • creative projects
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

mindset motivation potential

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you change if you held more hope?
  • How does hope affect your satisfaction?
A Different Perspective

Hope can blind us to present strengths.

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