Doing things Quote by Ryan Holiday
““Are we doing things for the right reasons? Or do we act because we haven’t stopped to think? Or do we believe that we have to do something?””
About This Quote
Source Podcast: The Daily Stoic, 2020
Questions motivations behind actions, urging reflection on purpose versus impulsive behavior.
In simple terms: Examine your motives.
Act with intentionality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career choices
- personal habits
- social activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Are your actions aligned with your values?
- What drives you beyond habit?
May lead to analysis paralysis.