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Jul 2024
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3253: Skepticism May Be Harmful or Fatal...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3253:

Steve Pavlina warns that excessive skepticism, especially when turned inward, can be detrimental. Instead of fostering intelligence and success, it breeds fear and doubt, stifling opportunities and growth. Pavlina encourages using courage and common sense to embrace risks and achieve greater success.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/11/skepticism-may-be-harmful-or-fatal-if-swallowed/

Quotes to ponder:

"Skepticism originally came about as a form of opposition to dogma. The general idea behind skepticism is to avoid swallowing foolish beliefs."

"Skepticism is like slashing your car’s tires to prevent one of them from going flat."

"The skeptic says, 'Let’s see if this will work.' The intelligent person says, 'Let’s see this work.'"

Episode references:

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808

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