The Invisible Four-letter Word Quotes

“Harmony within us and with others (and therefore the degree to which we flourish) increases as we learn to recognize then regulate the natural struggle that exists between conflicting wants in their various forms, the diverse wants of others, and our responses to those wants.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Take an upright approach to life by recognizing and regulating your wants so you can get what you really WANT!”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“While your wants get you into conflicts, only your wants can get you out of them.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Remembering what we really want creates a constancy in purpose, which further leads to consistency in character.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“To get closer to the things we want,
we must concurrently get away from
the things we don’t want.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Embrace the paradox of giving up power to become powerful.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Consideration displays a disciplined and optimistic approach to life.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Consideration is about being curious while also being courteous.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Consideration means we offer empathy and attention before seizing them.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Respectful relationships form the basis of personal power.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Being forgiving is one of the most noble virtues of a proactive person.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Rather than becoming offended, angry, or helpless, a proactive person explores the growth that comes from trials and conflict.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Relationships endure when built on a foundation where both people consider each other’s wants.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Harmony within us and with others (and therefore the degree to which we flourish) increases as we learn to recognize then regulate the natural struggle that exists between conflicting wants in their various forms, the diverse wants of others, and our responses to those wants.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Wants worth pursuing are carefully measured, intentionally disciplined, and thoughtfully organized.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“The magic of harmony lies in our combined power to achieve exponentially more than we ever could alone.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Regulated responses to our wants can reduce conflict and promote harmony. As we learn to prioritize and sacrifice less-valuable wants, a sequence of favorable reactions impact our lives and the lives of others in rewarding and positive ways.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“By controlling our wants and emotions at the top of the upside-down pyramid, we can avoid the trap at the bottom.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“An upside-down condition makes it extremely difficult to discern the difference between facts and opinions.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“When we control our emotions, we harness
the power of cognitive reasoning.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“We can decide to be independent of negativity in the face of unmet expectations—if we want to.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“What we think we want right now can prevent us from achieving what we really want in the future.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Where we go in life ultimately depends on how we take control of our desires.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Want is the invisible force that propels us through the persistent press of time, dragging us from one moment to the next.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.

“Both what we want and how we want play a significant role in our intended and unintended future.”
― Scott Shumway, The Invisible Four-letter Word: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want in Life.