Goals Quote by Steve Wells
““The challenge is that often when we think about success or think about our goals, we think it’ll be good, and there will also be something which is bad. Therefore we have an inner conflict. If we can’t iron out that conflict, we exhaust ourselves fighting against part of us that wants to do this, and part of us that doesn’t want to do it. We’re pushed and pulled in all kinds of directions by our own internal programs, many of which are unconscious to us.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Leadership Development Talk, 2019
Success creates internal tension between desire and doubt, leading to conflict that drains energy unless reconciled.
In simple terms: Wanting success while fearing failure creates inner conflict that exhausts us.
Key Takeaway
Identify and resolve internal conflicts to conserve energy.
Themes
conflict
motivation
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
self-help
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal development
- decision making
- stress management
Key Concepts
psychology
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden doubts drive your resistance to success?
- How can you bring unconscious conflicts into awareness?
A Different Perspective
Unconscious programs may be hard to recognize and address.
