In this quote, Sri Aurobindo sheds light on the critical mistake that most of us unfortunately repeat in our quest for success. He goes on to enlightens us on what to do if we want to specialize in an area of our interest, and how to succeed in it.

Diving deep into the quote, we explore the "Circle of Competence" and 3 questions that will help you find your passion in life. And when you discover your passion and pursue it, you will not feel like you're working for even one day in your life.

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This quote by Swami Vivekananda endows you with a powerful lesson on how to strengthen your willpower and enhance the quality of your life. After all, a lot of how your life turns out depends upon your willpower.

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Most people think the world needs more tolerance today. But in this quote, J. Krishnamurti explains why tolerance actually limits us from being more inclusive.

Instead, he suggests an antidote that we can use to become not just more loving but also wiser. His lesson syncs neatly with a powerful insight from Osho on the difference between friendship and friendliness.

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In this quote, Swami Vivekananda talks about character. He debunks the myth that adversity and hardship reveal the character of man or woman. Rather, he sheds light on an underrated aspect that we miss, and that is what shows the character of man.

In the video, we also discuss what you can do to develop good character, resilience, and more.

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In this quote, J. Krishnamurti inspires us to embrace doubt and criticism, and explains that they are important to find your passion in life. Krishnamurti also sheds light on the actual meaning of criticism, which is different from the conventional idea of being harsh on something.

Also in this video are two questions you should ask yourself to critically examine every tool, idea, or philosophy, and check whether it is useful for you.

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In this quote, Sri Aurobindo sheds light on what that mistake is and how to ensure we don't commit it. Avoiding it will help us remain engaged in meaningful, wholesome, and fulfilling work.

Doing good work gives our lives meaning. That's why, we must not shy away from labour, nor must we take shortcuts. This includes one mistake we commonly make before undertaking a task.

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In this quote, J Krishnamurti teaches us why it's essential to embrace change. The episode also lists out tiny, simple steps we can take to do just this without stepping outside our comfort zone.

Change cannot be stopped. Instead of resisting it, actively seek it by doing tiny things that push you outside your comfort zone. Dare to sail into uncharted territory, otherwise you’ll never discover what you are capable of, and your dreams will lie like a broken toy forgotten by a child.

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This short story for motivation comes from personal experience, and it backs up a quote from Swami Vivekananda on the most effective way to live in the moment.

Swamiji teaches us that work can set us free, train us to stop holding on to things and instead, give meaning to life.

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