r/GetMotivated 7d ago

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u/FluffyCloud5 7d ago

Don't wait for your fractured leg to heal properly, do the marathon now.

Don't wait to see if the value of your shares increases, sell them now.

Don't wait until you're financially stable and settled, have a child now.

To say you shouldn't leave ANYTHING for later is awful advice. This advice works for some people, in some situations, some of the time. But saying you should always act now is rubbish.

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u/action_lawyer_comics 7d ago

Pretty much any statement is useless if you try and apply it too broadly. You'll still need to think critically if you actually want to make anything of your life.

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u/mysixthredditaccount 6d ago

True life lessons cannot be learned in a quote or a small paragraph. These quotes have the same value as jokes. They are short-form entertainment for certain folks. They are packaged as serious, but should not really be taken seriously.

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u/action_lawyer_comics 6d ago

I think they can be taken seriously. But you need to have to want to make a change before reading them. It's unlikely that this one image will have a profound effect but if you're working on making changes, this can keep you moving. If all you're going to do is poke holes in them, yeah, they'll collapse pretty quickly. But on the other hand, if that's what you're doing, then why are you even still subscribed to a motivational sub?