Martha Beck Quotes & Sayings (Page 6)

“Even if you can be the world's best at one thing, you'll be the world's worst at something else. Supermodels make pathetic sumo wrestlers.”

“If you're feeling intransigently ambivalent, it might pay to formally accept what's already happening - that is, decide not to decide.”

“Creating ways to be happy is your life's work, a challenge that won't end until you die.”

“Tiny steps will get you to your goal months and months sooner. A little is better than a lot.”

“Everything I've ever taught in terms of self-help boils down to this - I cannot believe people keep paying me to say this - if something feels really good for you, you might want to do it. And if it feels really horrible, you might want to consider not doing it. Thank you, give me my $150.”

“I'd like to help repair the earth's ecosystems, and to fully live until I'm fully dead.”

“What laughter is to childhood, sex is to adolescence.”

“If you're living completely on your own, break out of solitary confinement. Seek to understand others, and help them understand you.”

“Children who assume adult responsibilities feel old when they're young.”

“The way we do anything is the way we do everything.”