"More urgently, **each one of us has a unique potential and purpose**; that means that **we’re the only ones who can evaluate and set the terms of our lives**. Far too often, we look at other people and make their approval the standard we feel compelled to meet, and as a result, squander our very potential and purpose." ([Location 1405](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B01AWUTMB0&location=1405)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[personal-values]], [[humility]], [[self-reflection]], [[discipline]], [[relationships]], [[parenting]] **Source** -- [[202409161103 - B - Ego is the Enemy]]