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# Forcing yourself breeds self-resentment. Just as...
> Forcing yourself breeds self-resentment. Just as forcing others creates resentment, constantly forcing yourself can create a background unease that drains creativity. Inviting yourself, rather than commanding yourself, often works better.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Loneliness, Concentration, and the Practice of the Good Life - Workbook|Loneliness, Concentration, and the Practice of the Good Life]]
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“Forcing yourself breeds self-resentment. Just as forcing others creates resentment, constantly forcing yourself can create a background unease that drains creativity. Inviting yourself, rather than commanding yourself, often works better.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-forcing-yourself-breeds-often-works-better
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