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“You're not going to be persistent and tenacious enough if you don't love what you're doing. If it's not something that excites you, that appeals to you deep down inside.” quote by Robert Greene
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“You're not going to be persistent and tenacious enough if you don't love what you're doing. If it's not something that excites you, that appeals to you deep down inside.”

Robert Greene

About This Quote

Source Book: Mastery, Robert Greene, 2012

Success requires deep passion; without love for the work, persistence wanes.

In simple terms: Love fuels persistence.

Key Takeaway

Find work you love.

Themes

passion persistence motivation

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career choice
  • entrepreneurship
  • creative projects
  • skill development

Key Concepts

Intrinsic motivation psychology of achievement

Questions to Reflect On

  • What excites you deeply?
  • Can you sustain effort without love for the task?
A Different Perspective

Passion alone may not guarantee skill or opportunity.

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