3253: Skepticism May Be Harmful or Fatal if Swallowed by Steve Pavlina on Self Improvement & Growth
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 3253:\nSteve Pavlina warns that excessive skepticism, especially when turned inward, can be detrimental. Instead of fostering intelligence and success, it breeds fear and doubt, stifling opportunities and growth. Pavlina encourages using courage and common sense to embrace risks and achieve greater success.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/11/skepticism-may-be-harmful-or-fatal-if-swallowed/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"Skepticism originally came about as a form of opposition to dogma. The general idea behind skepticism is to avoid swallowing foolish beliefs."\n"Skepticism is like slashing your car\u2019s tires to prevent one of them from going flat."\n"The skeptic says, 'Let\u2019s see if this will work.' The intelligent person says, 'Let\u2019s see this work.'"\nEpisode references:\nThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331\nThe Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices