[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fhHlakApXt-JExedWaKcc1P3gl54-UzEWcRHVFYvYtgc":3,"$f0yQ29GmP-JywMBzRUBOHgrzhxoctBQsJPrOBGlPtoNQ":20},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},4286,"Jack Canfield and Mark Hanson","J",11,null,"jack-canfield-and-mark-hanson",[12,16],{"tag_id":13,"tag_name":14,"tag_count":15},1764,"inspire",9,{"tag_id":17,"tag_name":18,"tag_count":19},38,"success",5,{"quotes":21,"pagination":171},[22,43,52,71,88,100,115,130,145,158],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":27,"source":28,"quote_tag":29,"commentary":9},476855,"She told herself that she wasn't a fancy cook but that she could \"mix groceries well enough to scare hunger away from starving a man.\" -Maya Angelou (pg. 69 Chicken Soup for the Soul Living your Dreams)",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[30,33,38],{"id":31,"tag":32},2696521,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":34,"tag":35},2696515,{"id":36,"tag_name":37},2872,"cooking",{"id":39,"tag":40},2696516,{"id":41,"tag_name":42},2963,"hunger",{"id":44,"quote_text":45,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":46,"source":47,"quote_tag":48,"commentary":9},476849,"Whatever you want more of, give it away. -Unknown (pg. 52 Chicken Soup for the Soul Living your Dreams)",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[49],{"id":50,"tag":51},2696485,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":53,"quote_text":54,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":55,"source":56,"quote_tag":57,"commentary":9},117497,"You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call \"failure\" is not the falling down, but the staying down. -Mary Pickford (pg. 68 Chicken Soup for the Soul Living the Dream)",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[58,61,66],{"id":59,"tag":60},787993,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":62,"tag":63},787992,{"id":64,"tag_name":65},933,"goals",{"id":67,"tag":68},787986,{"id":69,"tag_name":70},3935,"failure",{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},117489,"And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more. -Erica Jong (pg. 35 Chicken Soup for the Soul Living your Dreams)",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[77,80,83],{"id":78,"tag":79},787932,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":81,"tag":82},787921,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":84,"tag":85},787923,{"id":86,"tag_name":87},2086,"risk",{"id":89,"quote_text":90,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":91,"source":92,"quote_tag":93,"commentary":9},117482,"Remember that your life is a story. Why not write your own ending-and then make it happen. (pg. 6)",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[94,97],{"id":95,"tag":96},787884,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":98,"tag":99},787883,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":101,"quote_text":102,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":103,"source":104,"quote_tag":105,"commentary":9},117475,"You want to set a big enough goal so that in the process of achieving it, you become someone worth becoming. Advice from Jim Rohn (pg. 5 Chicken Soup for the Soul Living Your Dreams",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[106,109,112],{"id":107,"tag":108},787864,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":110,"tag":111},787857,{"id":64,"tag_name":65},{"id":113,"tag":114},787863,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":116,"quote_text":117,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":118,"source":119,"quote_tag":120,"commentary":129},98040,"I looked up the road I was going and back the way I came and since I wasn't satisfied decided to step off the road and cut me a new path. -Ms. Annie Johnson as told by Maya Angelou (pg. 69 Chicken Soup for the Soul Living your Dream)",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[121,126],{"id":122,"tag":123},672164,{"id":124,"tag_name":125},76,"creativity",{"id":127,"tag":128},672168,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},"**The Backstory**\nThis quote, shared by Maya Angelou, is from a conversation with Ms. Annie Johnson, a woman who epitomized resilience and determination. The sentiment reflects the era of the American South in the mid-20th century, where limited social mobility and racial segregation presented insurmountable obstacles for African Americans like Annie Johnson. As Angelou recounts, their conversation took place during a time when Ms. Johnson was already an accomplished individual, having made significant strides in her life despite these challenges.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this quote appears to convey a message of independence and self-reliance, which is empowering but not particularly insightful. However, upon closer examination, we discover that Annie Johnson's decision wasn't driven by a desire for freedom or rebellion but rather by dissatisfaction with her current circumstances. This tension between the appearance of defiance and the reality of pragmatism reveals a nuanced understanding of the human condition: often, our actions are motivated not by grand ideals but by the need to navigate and improve our immediate situation.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced professional environment, we can apply this mindset by acknowledging that progress is often incremental and rooted in dissatisfaction with the status quo. Rather than romanticizing revolutionary change, we should focus on making deliberate choices to improve our current circumstances, even if it means \"cutting a new path\" that may not be immediately glamorous or fulfilling.",{"id":131,"quote_text":132,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":133,"source":134,"quote_tag":135,"commentary":144},55804,"Nothing happens unless first a dream. -Carl Sandburg (Chicken Soup for the Soul Living your Dreams)",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[136,141],{"id":137,"tag":138},383947,{"id":139,"tag_name":140},45,"dreams",{"id":142,"tag":143},383948,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},"**The Backstory**\nCarl Sandburg, a renowned American poet and writer, penned these words during a time when he was himself chasing his dreams. In 1916, Sandburg moved to Chicago with little financial security but a wealth of creative ambition, seeking to make a name for himself in the literary world. His perseverance paid off, as he went on to become one of America's most celebrated poets.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this quote appears to be an encouragement to dream big and strive for success. However, upon closer inspection, it reveals itself to be a commentary on the interplay between intention and action. Sandburg suggests that our dreams are not merely passive desires but rather active catalysts for change – they necessitate effort and willpower to manifest.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider that your goals and aspirations are not simply ideals to be aspired to, but rather blueprints for tangible action. By recognizing the dream as an impetus for engagement rather than a distant aspiration, you can harness its power to drive deliberate steps toward making it a reality.",{"id":146,"quote_text":147,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":148,"source":149,"quote_tag":150,"commentary":157},55797,"The indispensable first step to getting things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want. -Ben Stein (pg. 2 Chicken Soup for the Soul Living your Dreams)",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[151,154],{"id":152,"tag":153},383912,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":155,"tag":156},383911,{"id":139,"tag_name":140},"**The Backstory**\n\nBen Stein, an American economist and author, wrote these words in \"Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living Your Dreams,\" a self-help book that reflects his experiences as a writer, teacher, and commentator. The quote encapsulates the essence of decision-making and goal-setting, which was likely influenced by his own struggles to find success in various fields. As an outsider to mainstream fame, Stein understood the importance of clarity and purpose.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat most people miss is that this quote isn't just about setting goals; it's also about the responsibility that comes with decision-making. By deciding what you want, you're implicitly acknowledging that other things are less important or even irrelevant to your life. This tension between desire and reality is what Stein is highlighting.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals should begin by practicing \"radical clarity\": they must regularly evaluate their priorities, recognizing where their time and energy are being invested. By doing so, individuals can create a clear direction for themselves, which will guide their decisions about how to allocate resources and tackle challenges in both personal and professional contexts.",{"id":159,"quote_text":160,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":161,"source":162,"quote_tag":163,"commentary":170},55787,"The human spirit can not be paralyzed. If you are breathing, you can dream. -Mike Brown (pg. 1 Chicken Soup for the Soul Living your Dreams)",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[164,167],{"id":165,"tag":166},383777,{"id":139,"tag_name":140},{"id":168,"tag":169},383781,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},"**The Backstory**\nMike Brown, a motivational speaker and author, penned these words in \"Chicken Soup for the Soul Living Your Dreams,\" a book that captures the essence of living one's aspirations. The sentiment echoes the era of self-help literature, which experienced a resurgence in popularity during the 1990s and early 2000s. This quote likely reflects Brown's observations on human resilience.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, the statement \"If you are breathing, you can dream\" appears to be an encouragement to pursue one's aspirations. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a profound paradox: the acknowledgment that dreams and paralysis coexist within us. It suggests that our capacity for dreaming is not hindered by our limitations or fears but rather facilitated by them.\n\n**How to Use This**\nThis mindset can be applied today by acknowledging that your current state (breathing, yet possibly feeling paralyzed) does not preclude you from exploring your dreams. By embracing the coexistence of your aspirations and limitations, you can begin to tap into the inherent potential within yourself to dream and act on those desires.",{"currentPage":172,"totalPages":25,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":173},1,10]