Average person Quote by Susan Campbell Ph.D
““Based on a survey of approximately five hundred people, the research demonstrated that about 80 percent of the average person′s communications are geared toward controlling things that are actually beyond the person′s control: a huge waste of human energy.””
About This Quote
Source Study: Survey of 500 participants, 2021
Most people waste energy controlling uncontrollable aspects, leading to inefficient use of human potential.
In simple terms: Controlling the uncontrollable wastes energy.
Key Takeaway
Focus on what you can influence.
Themes
control
energy
efficiency
human potential
Mood
analytical
calm
Type
Average person:1
Communication:0
Controlling things:1
Power:0
80 Percent:0
Person Control:1
Human Energy:1
Person Communications:0
When to use this quote
- personal productivity
- leadership training
- stress management
Key Concepts
psychology
behavioral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you release control over?
- How does letting go free energy?
A Different Perspective
Control can become obsessive.
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![“[Donald Trump] will be the one on offense. He will be the one serving volleys, and it may be some weird stuff about the Russians, but he will be controlling things a little more than he probably did over the last two weeks.” quote by David Brooks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cc6/david-brooks-644_controlling-things_donald-trump-will-be-the-one-on-offense_1771740.jpg)
