If you are serious about achieving your desired goals, be willing to let go of the small pleasures found in the moment that may sabotage your chances of experiencing true pleasure when the sacrifice is paid.

Mensah Oteh
About This Quote

This quote comes from the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness." Chris Gardner is a former stock broker that was left homeless after losing all his money in a stock market crash. He moved to San Francisco and struggled to raise a family as a single father. Gardner worked so hard to provide for his family that he lost himself in the process. He was so focused on a notion of financial grandeur that he neglected the little pleasures in life, such as his child's birthday parties and his own enjoyment of them.

By trying to have everything all at once, he ended up feeling empty and depressed. The happiness you experience from small moments is not as important as you may think, as long as those moments are something that you enjoy.

Source: Unlocking Lifes Treasure Chest: Wisdom Keys To Keep You Inspired, Encouraged, Motivated And Focused

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