A self-limiting belief is no stronger than the flimsy rope that tethers an elephant by its foot.

Stephen Richards
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A self-limiting belief is no stronger than the flimsy rope that tethers an elephant by its foot.” “A self-limiting belief is no stronger than the flimsy rope that tethers an elephant by its foot.” This quote is known to be one of the most famous quotes of all time. It is said to have been written by Sigmund Freud, who was a well-known psychologist and the founder of psychoanalysis. The quote refers to an old saying that “the power of negative thinking can be much stronger than the power of positive thinking”. This means that when we believe in something negative, which is called a self-limiting belief, it can prevent us from achieving our goals. When we feel bad about ourselves because of our negative thoughts or when we imagine things to be terrible or when we imagine other people having better life than us, it’s like applying heavy weights on our self-esteem.

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