Hi Friends!
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is
one of the best-selling books in history. The story of Santiago, the shepherd
boy on a journey to realize his “Personal Legend” has inspired people all over
the world to live their dreams.
Here are ten of the most popular
passages and lessons to apply to your life:
1.
Fear is a bigger obstacle than the obstacle itself
“Tell your heart that the fear of
suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever
suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the
search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity.”
Any new pursuit requires entering
uncharted territory — that’s scary. But with any great risk comes great reward.
The experiences you gain in pursuing your dream will make it all worthwhile.
2.
What is “true” will always endure
“If what one finds is made of
pure matter, it will never spoil. And one can always come back. If what you had
found was only a moment of light, like the explosion of a star, you would find
nothing on your return.”
Truth cannot be veiled by smoke
and mirrors — it will always stand firm. When you’re searching for the “right”
decision, it will be the one that withstands the tests of time and the weight
of scrutiny.
3.
Break the monotony
“When each day is the same as the
next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in
their lives every day that the sun rises.”
Gratitude is the practice of
finding the good in each day. Life can easily become stagnant, mundane, and
monotonous, but that changes depending on what we choose to see. There’s always
a silver lining, if you look for it.
4.
Embrace the present
“Because I don’t live in either
my past or my future. I’m interested only in the present. If you can
concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man.”
There’s no point dwelling in the
past and letting it define you, nor getting lost and anxious about the future.
But in the present moment, you’re in the field of possibility — how you engage
with the present moment will direct your life.
5.
Your success has a ripple-effect
“That’s what alchemists do. They
show that, when we strive to become better than we are, everything around us
becomes better, too.”
Growth, change, and evolution are
weaved into the fabric of reality. Becoming a better version of yourself
creates a ripple effect that benefits everything around you: your lifestyle,
your family, your friends, your community.
6.
Make the decision
“When someone makes a decision,
he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he has
never dreamed of when he first made the decision.”
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by
the unknowns and finer details of your dreams. Actions will flow out of having
confidence in your decision; sitting on the fence will get you nowhere.
7.
Be unrealistic
“I see the world in terms of what
I would like to see happen, not what actually does.”
Some of the greatest inventions
would not have happened if people chose to accept the world as it is. Great
achievements and innovations begin with a mindset that ignores the impossible.
8.
Keep getting back up
“The secret of life, though, is
to fall seven times and to get up eight times.”
Because the eighth time could be
your breakthrough. Some of the greatest novels in history were published after
receiving hundreds of rejections. Thankfully, those authors never gave up.
9.
Focus on your own journey
“If someone isn’t what others
want them to be, the others become angry. Everyone seems to have a clear idea
of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.”
It’s easy to be influenced by
others, but you’ll be miserable if you end up living someone else’s life.
There’s nothing wrong with taking advice and learning from others, but make
sure it aligns with your desires and passions.
10.
Always take action
“There is only one way to learn.
It’s through action.”
You can study, read, and listen
until you turn blue in the face, but the full experience is when you take
action, and let the rubber meet the road. Once you’re done aiming, pull the
trigger.
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