“What humans require in our ascent is purpose and realism. **Purpose, you could say, is like passion with boundaries**. Realism is detachment and perspective. ([Location 686](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B01AWUTMB0&location=686)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[self-reflection]], [[mindfulness]], [[discipline]], [[personal-values]], **Source** -- [[202409161103 - B - Ego is the Enemy]]