We are so accustomed to the comforts of "I cannot", "I do not want to" and "it is too difficult" that we forget to realize when we stop doing things for ourselves and expect others to dance around us, we are not achieving greatness. We have made ourselves weak.

Pandora Poikilos
About This Quote

The author of this quote, Dr. Stephen Covey, was trying to give us something to think about. When it comes to success, the writer says the idea is to do what you want to do and let others help you, but not expect help. That’s it.

If you want something done, do it yourself. If you don’t want something done, then take responsibility for that yourself.

Source: Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out

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