Appreciate people Quote by Steve Maraboli
““I am self-propelled; fueled from within. I appreciate people’s opinions, but I’m not attached to them. I learned a long time ago that if I give them the power to feed me, I also give them the power to starve me.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Self-Help, Steve Maraboli, 2015
Internal motivation fuels action; external opinions are useful but should not control one’s direction.
In simple terms: Self‑driven energy, opinions are optional.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner drive, limit external dependence.
Themes
self‑reliance
mindset
autonomy
Mood
determined
thoughtful
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- goal setting
- career decisions
- creative projects
Key Concepts
internal motivation
psychological resilience
personal agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What opinions truly help you?
- How can you balance inner drive with external advice?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on self can ignore valuable feedback.