Defined Quote by Tony Robbins
“We are defined by the stories we tell ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Personal Development Seminar, 2000
Our identity is shaped by the narratives we construct about ourselves, influencing behavior and outcomes.
In simple terms: Stories we tell ourselves define us.
Key Takeaway
Rewrite your inner story for growth.
Themes
self‑development
psychology
identity
Mood
motivational
empowering
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- coaching sessions
- self‑reflection
- goal setting
Key Concepts
Narrative identity
self‑concept
behavioral change
Questions to Reflect On
- What story are you telling about yourself?
- How can you shift that narrative?
A Different Perspective
Self‑limiting narratives can be hard to change.
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
