Carrying a torch, the desire to prove others wrong…
Carrying a torch, the desire to prove others wrong and light a spark of motivation. Turning the spark into a flame often requires much more.
— from Fuel (Energy)
In the book
Even your younger, more turbulent selves are a resource here, not an embarrassment: recognize and befriend them, and they become a wellspring of energy, idealism, and ambition. Carry a torch worth carrying — sometimes the plain desire to prove the doubters wrong is the spark, and turning that spark into a steady flame is the work of the long flight. So spend your fuel on what you love, protect it from the vampires and the leaks, and keep the deepest tank — the one that holds your meaning and your faith — fullest of all, because everything else draws from it. — Fuel (Energy)
Also belongs to
- Expanding Your Range (Growth/Change/Education/Learning/Habit)
- Goals, Action & Defining Success (Goal/Action/Success/Motivation)