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ComparisonGen t1_iwwal6k wrote

Reply to comment by tincanman8 in [Image] The path to victory is the path you're on. It becomes a path to victory the moment you decide it does. by sylsau

Okay but why?

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tincanman8 t1_iwwep6k wrote

Because it's often important to recognize when you're doing something wrong and course-correct. If that's not the definition of changing paths then idk what is.

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ComparisonGen t1_iwxq2rn wrote

You may think of paths in a more abstract way. Like changing paths can be considered part of your path. Your path concerns the general trust in yourself that gets you up and running everyday so that you can commit to your goals not eternally because everyone has to look and modify things once in a while. But without grit, by doubting anything everyday nothing happens. So the quote emphasizes the trust/commitment part. Of course some people commit to idiot paths but some do not commit at all and are always confusingly searching for the right path. This quote works for the latter.

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tincanman8 t1_iwxr4gn wrote

So I was going to mention the "changing paths is part of your path" thing but didn't want to clutter my last comment too much.

The thing about that is, it becomes somewhat akin to saying "you're already fine, no need to do anything cuz you're always on the right path".

It's just too much of a (motivationally) useless reach for me to consider changing paths as part of your current path. It's valid though, I guess. If it helps someone then it's good in my books lol.

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ComparisonGen t1_iwy0emd wrote

That's something about motivational quotes. They motivate me but I try not to be irrational about them. I guess that's the only way they work. However, the world without them is a bit boring. Sometimes we need them because we are not merely logical beings. Sometimes you need something to pomp you up. But maybe to consider them literally or to take them as plain truth is not because they do not have any function rather because some people lack critical thinking. So I try to take what they offer but I'm in no way thinking they are full of wisdom. At the end, just a thought popped up. Maybe we should go to some classical novels or ancient Greek philosophy for some motivation. They have more thoughtful words. Maybe one should rethink GetMotivated.

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ComparisonGen t1_iwy0o2p wrote

Objective research of psychology of motivational quotes and their influences on people would be a nice research subject.

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